ROSUGARD 10 TABLET

Description

Rosugard 10 Tablet is a lipid-lowering medicine manufactured by Cipla Ltd. It contains Rosuvastatin (10mg), a statin (HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor) that is widely used to reduce cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood. It helps in preventing long-term cardiovascular diseases such as heart attack, stroke, and atherosclerosis (plaque buildup in arteries).

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How It Works

• Rosuvastatin (10mg): Works by blocking an enzyme (HMG-CoA reductase) in the liver that is responsible for producing cholesterol.

• This leads to lowering of LDL (bad cholesterol), VLDL, and triglycerides, while increasing HDL (good cholesterol).

• By reducing cholesterol levels, it improves blood flow and prevents artery blockage.

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Medical Uses

• Management of high cholesterol (hyperlipidemia, dyslipidemia)

• Prevention of cardiovascular events in high-risk patients (diabetes, hypertension, obesity, smoking, or family history of heart disease)

• Used in both primary prevention (before heart disease develops) and secondary prevention (after a heart attack or stroke).

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Benefits

• Significantly lowers LDL cholesterol and triglycerides

• Increases HDL cholesterol (protective cholesterol)

• Reduces the risk of plaque buildup in arteries

• Prevents heart attack, stroke, and other cardiovascular complications

• Provides long-term protection when combined with diet and lifestyle changes

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Possible Side Effects

• Headache, dizziness, muscle pain (myalgia)

• Abdominal pain, nausea, constipation

• Increased liver enzymes (rare, but requires monitoring)

• Rare: Rhabdomyolysis (severe muscle breakdown), kidney issues

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Warnings & Precautions

• Liver function tests should be done before and during therapy

• Caution in patients with liver disease, kidney impairment, thyroid disorders, or excessive alcohol intake

• Not recommended in pregnancy or breastfeeding

• Avoid consuming grapefruit juice as it may increase side effects

• Should be taken along with a low-fat, cholesterol-controlled diet for maximum benefit