About rosuvasta tin
Statin cholesterol-lowering medicine
Used for
- Lowers high LDL cholesterol and triglycerides
- Reduces risk of heart attack and stroke in selected people
Usual adult dose
Usually 5–10 mg once daily initially; adjusted as needed, up to 40 mg daily.
Usual dose in children
For familial high cholesterol: ages 8–9, usually 5–10 mg daily; ages 10–17, 5–20 mg daily.
Common side effects
- Muscle aches
- Headache
- Nausea or abdominal pain
- Raised liver enzyme levels
Important warnings
- Rarely causes serious muscle injury; risk is higher with certain medicines.
- Can affect the liver; severe liver disease is a reason to avoid it.
- Not recommended during pregnancy; treatment is generally stopped if pregnancy occurs.
- Dose and suitability depend on age, kidney function, ancestry, and other medicines.
Pregnancy
Avoid during pregnancy; contact a clinician promptly if pregnancy occurs while taking it.
Breastfeeding
Generally not recommended during breastfeeding.
Interactions
- Cyclosporine and some antiviral medicines can raise rosuvastatin levels.
- Gemfibrozil and some other fibrates increase muscle-injury risk.
- Warfarin may require closer blood-thinning monitoring.
- Aluminum- or magnesium-containing antacids can reduce absorption.
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.