Rosuvas D 5 Tablet is used to treat high cholesterol. It is a combination of two medicines that reduces "bad" cholesterol (LDL) and triglycerides (fats) levels in the body. It may also reduce risk of future heart attack and stroke.

Rosuvas D 5 Tablet is used to treat high cholesterol. It is a combination of two medicines that reduces "bad" cholesterol (LDL) and triglycerides (fats) levels in the body. It may also reduce risk of future heart attack and stroke. Lifestyle changes like low-fat diet, exercise, and not smoking may help this medicine to work better. It may cause diarrhea as a side effect, so it is better to have this medicine with food. It may change liver function and blood sugar levels so monitor them properly. This medicine may also cause reduction in calcium levels, so have regular blood tests to monitor the level of calcium. Dizziness, stomach pain, muscle pain, and constipation are some other side effects associated with this medicine.

Uses of Rosuvas D Tablet

High cholesterol

Benefits of Rosuvas D Tablet

In High cholesterol

Rosuvas D 5 Tablet effectively reduces the high cholesterol levels in your body and prevents the absorption of excess of cholesterol from the food that you eat. Lowering the amount of cholesterol reduces the chances of heart diseases and helps you remain healthier for longer. It also contains Vitamin D3 supplements, that help relieve any muscle pain that may be caused due to the cholesterol lowering medicine. Additionally, they also improve heart health. Take it regularly and make appropriate lifestyle changes (such as eating healthy and staying active) to maximize the effectiveness of this medicine. Keep taking it even if you feel well.

Side effects of Rosuvas D Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Rosuvas D

Nausea
Stomach pain
Constipation
Muscle pain
Weakness
Dizziness
Increased glucose level in blood

How to use Rosuvas D Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Rosuvas D 5 Tablet is to be taken with food.

How Rosuvas D Tablet works

Rosuvas D 5 Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Rosuvastatin and Vitamin D3 which treat high cholesterol.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Rosuvas D 5 Tablet.

Pregnancy

UNSAFE

Rosuvas D 5 Tablet is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Rosuvas D 5 Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Driving

SAFE

Rosuvas D 5 Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Rosuvas D 5 Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Rosuvas D 5 Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Rosuvas D 5 Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Rosuvas D 5 Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Rosuvas D Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Rosuvas D 5 Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

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Quick tips

Rosuvas D 5 Tablet treats high cholesterol by lowering "bad" cholesterol (LDL) and triglycerides (fats). It should be taken in addition to regular exercise and low-fat diet.
It decreases the risk of heart diseases and helps prevent stroke and heart attack.
It should be taken in the evening after dinner and before sleeping.
In general, Rosuvas D 5 Tablet is safe. It may cause diarrhoea, gas or an upset stomach. If any of these happen to you, take it with food.
It may cause the amount of calcium in your blood to fall. Take calcium rich food in your diet and have regular blood tests to monitor the level of calcium in your blood.
Notify your doctor if you experience yellow eyes or skin or dark urine after starting the medication.

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Patient concerns

Diabetic from 8 years in control now total cholesterol 216 LDL 138 triglyceride 289 VLDL 57.72 Non-HDL172.49 and Alkaline phosphate 113.92 GGT 106.56 SGOT 41.1 SGPT 71.2 Advised tab. Rosuvas 5mg od and tab. Glyciphase 500mg does tab. Rosuvas 5mg will not effect liver. Your advise please.

Dr. Sanjay Bhatt

Physician

Rosuvas will not effect liver.It is for regulating cholesterol

Total cholesterol and Triglycerides are very high. How to control that and pls prescribe me some medicine

Dr. Sfurti Mann

Internal Medicine

U also hv diabetes Requires proper diet chart education and follow up Get in touch with a MD physician personally Add tab rosuvas F at night

I have recently undergone full body check up and found below problems : ESR : 42 High Triglyceride : 180 high VLDL : 36 High LDL : 123 High Cholesterol : 200 High Platelet 413 High MCV 62.9 Low RBC 6.08 High Vitamin B12 187 Low

Dr. Pushkar Mani

Physician

control fat intake in diet, specially at dinner,take ROSUVAS 10mg once daily in night for 3 monthsrepeat lipid profile after 3 monthstake COBADEX CZS once daily for 2 months, this will correct ur vitamin B and MCH and all

User feedback

Patients taking Rosuvas D 5 Tablet

Once A Day

96%

Twice A Day

Thrice A week

What are you using Rosuvas D Tablet for?

High choleste*

67%

Others

33%

*High cholesterol

How much was the improvement?

Average

100%

How do you take Rosuvas D Tablet?

With food

100%

Please rate Rosuvas D 5 Tablet on price

Expensive

67%

Average

33%

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