Zivast 5 mg Tablet

Composition of Zivast 5 mg Tablet

Zivast 5 mg Tablet contains Rosuvastatin 5 mg (as rosuvastatin calcium) tablet. It belongs to the Statin (HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor) class of medicines.

Uses of Zivast 5 mg Tablet

• High cholesterol (hypercholesterolemia)
• mixed dyslipidemia
• high triglycerides
• prevention of cardiovascular events (heart attack
• stroke) in at-risk patients

Key benefits

• Lowers LDL cholesterol
• Reduces triglycerides
• Helps prevent heart attack and stroke in high-risk patients
• Slows progression of atherosclerosis

How Zivast 5 mg Tablet works

Rosuvastatin is a statin that inhibits HMG‑CoA reductase, the key enzyme involved in cholesterol synthesis in the liver. This lowers LDL (“bad”) cholesterol and triglycerides and can modestly raise HDL (“good”) cholesterol, reducing atherosclerotic risk.

How to take Zivast 5 mg Tablet

Take as directed by a doctor, usually once daily at the same time each day, with or without food. Swallow tablet whole with water; continue diet and exercise along with therapy. Do not stop on your own; periodic lipid and liver tests may be advised.

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 Zivast 5 mg Tablet

Most side effects of Zivast 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 Zivast 5 mg Tablet

Warnings and precautions

Not recommended in pregnancy and breastfeeding. Use with caution in liver disease, heavy alcohol use, thyroid disorders, kidney problems, and in elderly due to higher muscle side-effect risk. Seek medical help if you develop unexplained muscle pain/weakness, fever, or dark urine (risk of myopathy/rhabdomyolysis). Liver function tests may be required; avoid in active liver disease.

Do not take Zivast 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., ritonavir-boosted regimens), anticoagulants like warfarin (INR monitoring), ezetimibe (increased muscle risk), antacids containing aluminium/magnesium (reduce absorption; separate dosing), colchicine (increased myopathy risk)

How to store Zivast 5 mg Tablet

Store below 25°C, protected from light and moisture. Keep in original strip and out of reach of children.

Expert advice for Zivast 5 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:

FDC LIMITED

Therapeutic class:

Antihyperlipidemic

Drug class:

Statin (HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor)