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Rustor

Rustor

rosuvastatin

Manufacturer:

Lloyd

Distributor:

InnoGen Pharmaceuticals
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Rosuvastatin Ca
Indications/Uses
Reduction of LDL-C, apo B & triglycerides; increase HDL-C in the management of hyperlipidemias including primary hypercholesterolemia (type IIa), mixed dyslipidemia (type IIb), hypertriglyceridemia (type IV); HoFH.
Dosage/Direction for Use
Dose range: 5-40 mg once daily. Usual starting dose: 10-20 mg once daily.
Administration
May be taken with or without food.
Contraindications
High risk of myopathy, including those receiving fibrates. Concomitant use w/ ciclosporin. Pregnancy.
Special Precautions
Do not give in patients w/ acute liver diseases or unexplained persistent raised serum-aminotransferase conc. Discontinue if marked increases in serum-aminotransferase or creatinine phosphokinase conc occur.
Adverse Reactions
GI disturbances. Headache, skin rashes, dizziness, blurred vision & dysgeusia, increase in serum aminotransferase conc; myopathy. Rhabdomyolysis w/ acute renal failure.
Drug Interactions
Immunosuppressive drugs, fibric acid derivatives & nicotinic acid.
MIMS Class
Dyslipidaemic Agents
ATC Classification
C10AA07 - rosuvastatin ; Belongs to the class of HMG CoA reductase inhibitors. Used in the treatment of hyperlipidemia.
Presentation/Packing
Form
Rustor FC tab 10 mg
Packing/Price
30's (P885/pack)
Form
Rustor FC tab 20 mg
Packing/Price
30's (P1,290/pack)
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