About rosuvasta tin calicum
HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor (statin)
Used for
- Lowers high cholesterol and triglycerides
- Reduces risk of heart attack and stroke
- Treats inherited cholesterol disorders
Usual adult dose
Usually 5–40 mg once daily, adjusted to cholesterol levels and risk.
Usual dose in children
For familial high cholesterol, usually 5–20 mg once daily from age 8 or 10, depending on condition.
Common side effects
- Muscle aches
- Headache
- Nausea or abdominal pain
- Constipation
Important warnings
- Rarely causes serious muscle injury; risk increases with higher doses and interacting medicines.
- Can affect liver tests; severe liver disease is a contraindication.
- May increase blood sugar levels.
- Not recommended during pregnancy; stop if pregnancy occurs.
Pregnancy
Avoid during pregnancy; cholesterol treatment is usually unnecessary during pregnancy. Contact a clinician if pregnancy occurs.
Breastfeeding
Not recommended while breastfeeding because it may pass into milk and affect the infant.
Interactions
- Cyclosporine and gemfibrozil can increase rosuvastatin levels and muscle injury risk.
- Some antivirals and other medicines can increase side effects; dose adjustment may be needed.
- Warfarin: may alter blood clotting tests.
- Antacids containing aluminium or magnesium can reduce absorption; separate doses.
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 It may be incomplete or out of date.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.