Rosvie 20 mg Tablet

Composition of Rosvie 20 mg Tablet

Rosvie 20 mg Tablet contains Rosuvastatin 20 mg (as rosuvastatin calcium) tablet. It belongs to the Statin (HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor) class of medicines.

Uses of Rosvie 20 mg Tablet

• High cholesterol (hypercholesterolaemia)
• mixed dyslipidaemia
• high triglycerides (as adjunct)
• prevention of cardiovascular events (heart attack
• stroke) in at‑risk patients

Key benefits

• Lowers LDL cholesterol
• Reduces triglycerides
• Modestly increases HDL
• Helps slow plaque build-up
• Lowers risk of heart attack and stroke in high-risk patients

How Rosvie 20 mg Tablet works

Rosuvastatin is a statin that inhibits HMG‑CoA reductase, the key enzyme needed for cholesterol synthesis in the liver. This lowers LDL (“bad”) cholesterol and triglycerides and modestly raises HDL (“good”) cholesterol, reducing plaque build‑up and cardiovascular risk.

How to take Rosvie 20 mg Tablet

Tablet for oral use. Take once daily at the same time each day, with or without food, as prescribed. Continue diet and exercise; do not stop without medical advice.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

Take it as soon as you remember. If your next dose is almost due, skip the one you missed — never take two doses together to catch up.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine is unlikely to cause immediate harm but may increase the risk of muscle and liver injury. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Rosvie 20 mg Tablet

Most side effects of Rosvie are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Headache
• muscle pain
• weakness
• abdominal pain
• nausea
• constipation
• dizziness
• increased liver enzymes

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Rosvie 20 mg Tablet

Warnings and precautions

Prescription medicine. Risk of muscle injury (myopathy/rhabdomyolysis)—seek help for unexplained muscle pain/weakness especially with fever or dark urine. Monitor liver function; avoid use in active liver disease. Use caution in kidney impairment, hypothyroidism, elderly, heavy alcohol use, and those with history of muscle disorders. Not recommended in pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Do not take Rosvie if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Must not be used in pregnancy or while breastfeeding. Not for people with active liver disease.

Interactions with other medicines

Cyclosporine, gemfibrozil/other fibrates, niacin (high dose), protease inhibitors (e.g., lopinavir/ritonavir, atazanavir), warfarin (INR may change), ezetimibe, antacids containing aluminium/magnesium (reduce absorption; separate dosing), colchicine

How to store Rosvie 20 mg Tablet

Store below 25°C in a dry place, protected from light and moisture. Keep out of reach of children.

Expert advice for Rosvie 20 mg Tablet

Continue your diet, exercise and, above all, stopping smoking — the medicine adds to these, not replaces them. Get your lipid profile repeated as your doctor advises.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

AZCAD PHARMACEUTICALS PVT LTD

Therapeutic class:

Antihyperlipidaemic (lipid-lowering agent)

Drug class:

Statin (HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor)