Rozupex-10 Tablet

Composition of Rozupex-10 Tablet

Rozupex-10 Tablet contains Rosuvastatin 10 mg. It belongs to the Statin (HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor) class of medicines.

Uses of Rozupex-10 Tablet

• Used to treat high cholesterol (elevated LDL/triglycerides) and mixed dyslipidaemia; helps reduce risk of heart attack
• stroke and other cardiovascular events in at-risk patients.

Key benefits

• Lowers LDL (bad) cholesterol
• Reduces triglycerides
• Helps raise HDL (good) cholesterol
• Reduces risk of heart attack and stroke
• Supports long-term cardiovascular protection with lifestyle changes

How Rozupex-10 Tablet works

Rosuvastatin is a statin that inhibits HMG‑CoA reductase, reducing cholesterol synthesis in the liver. This increases LDL receptor activity and lowers LDL-cholesterol and triglycerides while modestly raising HDL.

How to take Rozupex-10 Tablet

Tablet for oral use. Take once daily at the same time each day, with or without food, as prescribed. Swallow whole with water; continue diet/exercise as advised and do not stop without consulting a doctor.

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 Rozupex-10 Tablet

Most side effects of Rozupex-10 are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Headache
• nausea
• abdominal pain
• constipation
• muscle pain (myalgia)
• weakness
• 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 Rozupex-10 Tablet

Warnings and precautions

Not recommended in active liver disease or persistent unexplained elevated liver enzymes. Seek medical help for unexplained muscle pain/weakness, especially with fever/dark urine (risk of myopathy/rhabdomyolysis). Use with caution in kidney disease, hypothyroidism, heavy alcohol use, and in elderly; dose adjustments may be needed. Periodic lipid profile and liver function monitoring may be advised.

Do not take Rozupex-10 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 (contraindicated/avoid), gemfibrozil and other fibrates (increased myopathy risk), niacin (increased myopathy risk), protease inhibitors (may increase rosuvastatin levels), warfarin/other anticoagulants (may alter INR), antacids containing aluminium/magnesium (reduce absorption; separate dosing), colchicine (myopathy risk)

How to store Rozupex-10 Tablet

Store below 25°C in a cool, dry place away from light and moisture. Keep in original blister pack and out of reach of children.

Expert advice for Rozupex-10 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:

PILLS N TAB INDIAA

Therapeutic class:

Antihyperlipidemic

Drug class:

Statin (HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor)