Rosuvastatin 40mg Tablets

Product Introduction

Rosuvastatin 40mg is a statin used to lower LDL cholesterol and manage dyslipidaemia. It is also used to reduce cardiovascular risk when a patient's overall risk profile warrants lipid-lowering treatment.

How to use

Take with or without food at a consistent time each day. Keep aluminium- or magnesium-containing antacids at least two hours after rosuvastatin. Lipid testing after treatment changes helps determine the response.

How it works

Rosuvastatin inhibits HMG-CoA reductase, decreasing cholesterol production in the liver. It also increases hepatic LDL receptors, removing more LDL cholesterol from blood.

Side effects

Headache, abdominal discomfort, constipation and muscle aches can occur. Severe unexplained muscle pain or weakness, dark urine or jaundice needs prompt assessment.

Important information

Kidney impairment, untreated hypothyroidism and interacting medicines increase muscle-injury risk. Ciclosporin, certain antivirals and fibrates can substantially change exposure or tolerability. Pregnancy, breastfeeding and active liver disease require specific treatment planning.