Rostar Tablets (Generic Rosuvastatin Calcium Tablets)

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2. Rostar Tablets (Generic Rosuvastatin Calcium Tablets) Rostar (Generic Rosuvastatin Calcium Tablets) is an HMG Co-A reductase inhibitor used to treat patients with hypertriglyceridemia as an adjunct to diet, patients with primary dysbetalipoproteinemia (Type III hyperlipoproteinemia) as an along with a suitable diet and patients with homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (HoFH) to reduce LDL-C, total-C, and ApoB. © Clearsky Pharmacy ( www.clearskypharmacy.biz )

3. Rostar Tablets (Generic Rosuvastatin Calcium Tablets) Active Ingredient The active ingredient present in Rostar tablets is Rosuvastatin Calcium. Each film-coated tablet contains Rosuvastatin Calcium equivalent to 5 mg, 10 mg and 20 mg Rosuvastatin respectively. © Clearsky Pharmacy ( www.clearskypharmacy.biz )

4. Rostar Tablets (Generic Rosuvastatin Calcium Tablets) Chemical Structure The structure of Rosuvastatin Calcium is given below: © Clearsky Pharmacy ( www.clearskypharmacy.biz )

5. Rostar Tablets (Generic Rosuvastatin Calcium Tablets) Rostar Tablets are manufactured by Torrent Pharmaceuticals Limited, India in the strengths of 5 mg, 10 mg and 20 mg. (Website: https://www.torrentpharma.com/ https://www.torrentpharma.com/ ) URL: URL: https://www.clearskypharmacy.biz/generic-crestor-rostar-by-unichem.html https://www.clearskypharmacy.biz/generic-crestor-rostar-by-unichem.html © Clearsky Pharmacy ( www.clearskypharmacy.biz )

6. Rostar Tablets (Generic Rosuvastatin Calcium Tablets) Rosuvastatin Calcium Tablets – Brand Names Rosuvastatin Calcium tablets are available under various drug trade names that include Crestor, Rostar, Rosulip, Rosuvas, Rozavel, Rozat, Rosutec, Jupiros, Lipirose, Novastat, Razel, Roseday, Rosuflo, Rozucor, Arvast and Zyrova. © Clearsky Pharmacy ( www.clearskypharmacy.biz )

7. Rostar Tablets (Generic Rosuvastatin Calcium Tablets) Uses of Rostar Tablets Rostar (Generic Rosuvastatin Calcium Tablets) is used together with a proper diet to lower bad cholesterol (LDL) and triglycerides (fats) in the blood, and to increase your good cholesterol (HDL). It is also used to treat adults who cannot control their cholesterol levels by diet and exercise alone. Rosuvastatin may help prevent or slow down medical problems, like atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries), that are caused by fats clogging the blood vessels. It may also be used to prevent certain types of heart and blood vessel problems in patients with risk factors for heart problems. It works by blocking an enzyme that is needed by the body to make cholesterol, so this reduces the amount of cholesterol in the blood. URL: URL: https://www.clearskypharmacy.biz/generic-crestor-rostar-by-unichem.html https://www.clearskypharmacy.biz/generic-crestor-rostar-by-unichem.html © Clearsky Pharmacy ( www.clearskypharmacy.biz )

8. Rostar Tablets (Generic Rosuvastatin Calcium Tablets) Rostar Tablets Dosage Rostar can be taken with or without food, at any time of day. The dosage of Rostar tablets Rostar tablets (Generic Rosuvastatin Calcium Tablets) is given below: The dose range for Rostar in adults is 5 mg to 40 mg orally once daily. The usual starting dose is 10 to 20 mg once daily. The usual starting dose in adult patients with homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia is 20 mg once daily. The maximum Rostar dose of 40 mg should be used only for those patients who have not achieved their LDL-C goal utilizing the 20 mg dose. URL: URL: https://www.clearskypharmacy.biz/generic-crestor-rostar-by-unichem.html https://www.clearskypharmacy.biz/generic-crestor-rostar-by-unichem.html © Clearsky Pharmacy ( www.clearskypharmacy.biz )

9. Rostar Tablets (Generic Rosuvastatin Calcium Tablets) Contraindications Rostar is contraindicated in patients with a hypersensitivity to Rosuvastatin Calcium or any other component of this medication. This medicine is contraindicated in patients with active liver disease, which may include unexplained persistent elevations in hepatic transaminase levels. The other contraindications include pregnancy and lactation. URL: URL: https://www.clearskypharmacy.biz/generic-crestor-rostar-by-unichem.html https://www.clearskypharmacy.biz/generic-crestor-rostar-by-unichem.html © Clearsky Pharmacy ( www.clearskypharmacy.biz )

10. Rostar Tablets (Generic Rosuvastatin Calcium Tablets) Storage Instructions Rostar tablets (Generic Rosuvastatin Calcium tablets) have to be stored at controlled room temperature i.e. from 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F) with excursions permitted between 15° to 30°C (59° to 86°F). Keep this as well as all other medicines away from children and pets. URL: URL: https://www.clearskypharmacy.biz/generic-crestor-rostar-by-unichem.html https://www.clearskypharmacy.biz/generic-crestor-rostar-by-unichem.html © Clearsky Pharmacy ( www.clearskypharmacy.biz )

11. Rostar Tablets (Generic Rosuvastatin Calcium Tablets) Warnings Skeletal muscle effects (e.g., myopathy and rhabdomyolysis): Risks increase with use of 40 mg dose, advanced age (65 years or greater), hypothyroidism,renal impairment, and combination use with Cyclosporine, Lopinavir / Ritonavir, Atazanavir / Ritonavir, or certain other lipid-lowering drugs. Uncomplicated myalgia has been reported in Rosuvastatin Calcium treated patients. The risk of myopathy during treatment with Rostar may be increased with concurrent administration of other lipid-lowering therapies or Cyclosporin. The risk of myopathy during treatment with Rosuvastatin tablets may be increased in circumstances that increase Rosuvastatin drug levels. Advise patients to promptly report unexplained muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness and discontinue Rostar tablets if signs or symptoms appear. Liver enzyme abnormalities and monitoring: Persistent elevations in hepatic transaminases can occur. Monitor liver enzymes before and during treatment. URL: URL: https://www.clearskypharmacy.biz/generic-crestor-rostar-by-unichem.html https://www.clearskypharmacy.biz/generic-crestor-rostar-by-unichem.html © Clearsky Pharmacy ( www.clearskypharmacy.biz )

12. Rostar Tablets (Generic Rosuvastatin Calcium Tablets) Warnings HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors, like some other lipid-lowering therapies, have been associated with biochemical abnormalities of liver function. Rosuvastatin therapy should also be temporarily withheld in any patient with an acute, serious condition suggestive of myopathy or predisposing to the development of renal failure secondary to rhabdomyolysis (e.g.sepsis, hypotension, major surgery, trauma,severe metabolic, endocrine and electrolyte disorders, or uncontrolled seizures). Diabetes Mellitus: Increases in HbA1c and serum glucose levels have been observed in patients treated with Rosuvastatin. An increased frequency of diabetes mellitus has been reported with Rosuvastatin Calcium (Rostar tablets) in patients with risk factors for diabetes mellitus. URL: URL: https://www.clearskypharmacy.biz/generic-crestor-rostar-by-unichem.html https://www.clearskypharmacy.biz/generic-crestor-rostar-by-unichem.html © Clearsky Pharmacy ( www.clearskypharmacy.biz )

13. Rostar Tablets (Generic Rosuvastatin Calcium Tablets) Warnings Interstitial Lung Disease: Exceptional cases of interstitial lung disease have been reported with some statins, especially with long term therapy. Symptoms can include dyspnoea, non-productive cough and deterioration in general health (fatigue, weight loss and fever). In case it is suspected a patient has developed interstitial lung disease, Rostar therapy should be stopped. URL: URL: https://www.clearskypharmacy.biz/generic-crestor-rostar-by-unichem.html https://www.clearskypharmacy.biz/generic-crestor-rostar-by-unichem.html © Clearsky Pharmacy ( www.clearskypharmacy.biz )

14. Rostar Tablets (Generic Rosuvastatin Calcium Tablets) Side Effects The most common Rosuvastatin Calcium (Rostar tablets) side effects with an incidence of 2% or more in the Rosuvastatin controlled clinical trial were: Headache, Myalgia, Abdominal pain, Asthenia and Nausea. In case any of the following side effects are observed while undergoing treatment with Rosuvastatin Calcium (Rostar), check with your doctor immediately: Rare Side Effects: Dark-colored urine, fever, muscle cramps or spasms, muscle pain, stiffness, tenderness, wasting, or weakness, unusual tiredness or weakness. Incidence not known: Abdominal or stomach pain, clay-colored stools, skin rash, unpleasant breath odor, vomiting of blood, yellow eyes or skin. URL: URL: https://www.clearskypharmacy.biz/generic-crestor-rostar-by-unichem.html https://www.clearskypharmacy.biz/generic-crestor-rostar-by-unichem.html © Clearsky Pharmacy ( www.clearskypharmacy.biz )

15. Rostar Tablets (Generic Rosuvastatin Calcium Tablets) Overdose There is no specific treatment in the event of overdose with Rostar tablets. In the event of overdose, the patient must be treated symptomatically and supportive measures instituted as required. Hemodialysis does not significantly enhance clearance of Rosuvastatin Calcium tablets. URL: URL: https://www.clearskypharmacy.biz/generic-crestor-rostar-by-unichem.html https://www.clearskypharmacy.biz/generic-crestor-rostar-by-unichem.html © Clearsky Pharmacy ( www.clearskypharmacy.biz )

16. Rostar Tablets (Generic Rosuvastatin Calcium Tablets) Rostar Tablets During Pregnancy Rosuvastatin Calcium (Rostar tablets) has been classified by the US FDA as Pregnancy Category X . Rostar (Rosuvastatin Calcium Tablets) is contraindicated for use in pregnant women since safety in pregnant women has not been established and there is no apparent benefit to therapy with Rostar during pregnancy. Since HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors decrease cholesterol synthesis and possibly the synthesis of other biologically active substances derived from cholesterol, Rostar can cause fetal harm when administered to pregnant women. Rostar must be discontinued as soon as pregnancy is detected. URL: URL: https://www.clearskypharmacy.biz/generic-crestor-rostar-by-unichem.html https://www.clearskypharmacy.biz/generic-crestor-rostar-by-unichem.html © Clearsky Pharmacy ( www.clearskypharmacy.biz )

17. Rostar Tablets (Generic Rosuvastatin Calcium Tablets) For more details on Rostar Tablets click here Rostar Tablets click here Rostar Tablets (Generic Rosuvastatin Calcium Tablets) by Torrent Pharmaceuticals Limited, India. URL: URL: https://www.clearskypharmacy.biz/generic-crestor-rostar-by-unichem.html https://www.clearskypharmacy.biz/generic-crestor-rostar-by-unichem.html © Clearsky Pharmacy ( www.clearskypharmacy.biz )