Coltro 20 Tablet (Rosuvastatin 20mg)

Coltro 20 Tablet

Coltro 20 MG Tablet is a medicine used in the treatment of high blood cholesterol and triglycerides (fats) levels. This medicine works by blocking the production of unhealthy fats in your body and prevents the risk of heart problems and stroke (a condition that causes reduced oxygen supply to the brain).

Coltro 20 MG Tablet has some side effects like nausea, weakness, muscle pain, stomach pain, etc. These side effects are mild and may subside by themselves. Consult your doctor if these side effects last for a long time or worsen.

Coltro 20 MG Tablet may be taken with or without food. Take the dose as directed by your doctor. Take it regularly at the same time for the ease of remembering. Avoid taking more than the recommended dose. Your doctor may suggest tests to regularly monitor your lipid profiles (fat levels in the blood) to make sure the medicine is working properly.

Coltro 20 MG Tablet is not recommended for use if you are allergic to it. Avoid taking this medicine if you have liver problems. Use this medicine with caution if you have diabetes, hypothyroidism (low levels of thyroid hormone in the body), or kidney problems. Inform your doctor if you are taking any other medicine as they may interact with this medicine and cause undesired effects.

Coltro 20 MG Tablet is not recommended for use in children below 6 years of age as the safety and efficacy data is not available. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy, or are breastfeeding.

Substitutes

List of substitutes for Coltro 20 MG Tablet
Rosupil 20 MG Tablet
Zydus Cadila
Rosutime 20 MG Tablet
Ttk Healthcare Ltd.
Rosuvas Cp 20 MG Tablet
Ranbaxy Laboratories Ltd.
Z-Stat 20 MG Tablet
Aristo Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.
Zyrova 20 MG Tablet
Zydus Cadila

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Coltro 20 MG Tablet
Muscle pain
Weakness
Headache
Joint pain
Constipation
Nausea
Stomach pain
Difficulty or painful urination
Dark coloured urine
Dizziness
Uses of Coltro 20 MG Tablet
What is it prescribed for?
Hyperlipidaemia
Hyperlipidaemia refers to a high level of bad cholesterol and triglycerides (type of fats) in your blood. Coltro 20 MG Tablet is used in the treatment of hyperlipidaemia.
Prevention of heart Attack
A high level of fats circulating in your blood may deposit in your blood vessels and increase the risk of heart problems. Hence, Coltro 20 MG Tablet is used to prevent the risk of a heart attack.
Prevention of stroke
Stoke is a condition that occurs due to insufficient blood supply to your brain. Deposition of unwanted fats may cause narrowing of the blood vessels carrying the blood to your brain. This may cause obstruction in blood flow and increase the risk of stroke. Hence, Coltro 20 MG Tablet is used to reduce the incidence of stroke by reducing the cholesterol level in your blood.

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When not to use?

Allergy
Avoid taking Coltro 20 MG Tablet if you are allergic to it. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice symptoms such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulty, etc.
Active liver disease
Coltro 20 MG Tablet is broken down in your liver. Hence, this medicine is not recommended if you have pre-existing liver problems as it may lead to the accumulation of Coltro 20 MG Tablet in your blood and increase the risk of side effects. It may also cause further liver damage.
Severe kidney impairment
Coltro 20 MG Tablet is not recommended for use if you have severely impaired kidneys as a damaged kidney will not filter the medicine completely out of your body, leading to toxicity.

Dosage

Missed Dose
Try not to skip a dose of Coltro 20 MG Tablet. In case you missed a dose, take it immediately. However, if the delay is more than 12 hours, skip the dose. Do not take a double dose to make up for the missed dose.
Overdose
Never take more than the prescribed dose of Coltro 20 MG Tablet. Seek emergency medical treatment in case of an overdose.

General Instructions

Take Coltro 20 MG Tablet with or without food as instructed by your doctor. Avoid taking more or less than the prescribed dose. Avoid the discontinuation of this medicine without consulting your doctor.

Take a low salt and low-fat diet and exercise regularly for better results.

Consult your doctor if you experience symptoms like unusual muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness.

Avoid consuming alcohol during treatment with this medicine as it may increase the risk of side effects.