Roseday 20 Tablet (Rosuvatatin 20mg)

Medical Description

Roseday 20 tablet contains Rosuvastatin as its active ingredient. It is used to treat high cholesterol levels. Roseday 20 lowers the bad cholesterol level and reduces the risk of heart disease. It should be used along with lifestyle modifications such as a cholesterol-lowering diet and increased physical activity such as walking, running, jogging, yoga, swimming, etc. It is also known as ‘Statins’ medicine. High cholesterol levels cause narrowing of blood vessels that ultimately lead to heart stroke/attack. This medicine lowers the formation of bad cholesterol in the body by inhibiting the enzyme responsible for cholesterol formation. Roseday 20 tablets should be taken as directed by the doctor and in doses and duration as prescribed. It should preferably be taken at bedtime to gain optimum benefits. Along with this medicine, you should consume less fried, junk and packaged food, avoid smoking and alcohol as well.

Uses of Roseday 20 MG

Roseday 20 tablet is used for the treatment of high cholesterol levels.
It is also known to prevent cardiovascular events like stroke and reduce the risk of a heart attack.

Contraindications of Roseday 20 MG

If you are allergic to rosuvastatin or any of the ingredients of Roseday 20 tablet.
If you have severe liver or kidney diseases.
If you have unexplained and repeated muscle pain.
If you are taking medicines like cyclosporin (used after organ transplants) or other medicines called fibrates.
If you are pregnant or are breastfeeding.
If you have hypothyroidism (an underactive thyroid).
If you are an alcoholic.
If you are an Asian.
If you are taking a combination medicine of sofosbuvir/velpatasvir/voxilaprevir (used in hepatitis C).

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Side effects of Roseday 20 MG

Headache
Dizziness
Constipation
Nausea
Stomach pain
Muscle pain
Feeling weak

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if
You have any underlying medical conditions like kidney or liver problems, respiratory problems, thyroid, diabetes, etc.
You notice blood in the urine along with muscle pain, fever. Consult your doctor as it could be a serious side effect of abnormal muscle breakdown.
You have muscle aches or pains or a family history of muscle problems.
You regularly drink an excessive amount of alcohol.
You are taking medicines to lower cholesterol like gemfibrozil, fenofibrate.
You are taking medicines for HIV infection like ritonavir with lopinavir.
You are above 70 years old.
You develop any allergic reactions after taking Roseday 20 tablet.

Mode of Action of Roseday 20 MG

How Does It Work?
Cholesterol is made by the enzyme HMG-CoA reductase. Rosuvastatin inhibits this enzyme, thus lowering bad cholesterol (LDL levels). It increases good cholesterol also known as high-density lipoprotein (HDL) levels.

Directions for Use of Roseday 20 MG

Roseday 20 tablet should be taken as directed by your doctor. Swallow it whole with a glass of water. Do not cut, break or chew the medicine. It may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time preferably at bedtime. Do not consume it more than that prescribed by your doctor.

Interactions of Roseday 20 MG

Interactions with other medicines
Some medicines can affect the way Roseday 20 tablet works or this tablet itself can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines if taken at the same time.
Tell your doctor about all the medicines, supplements or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interactions.
Especially, if you are taking certain medicines like oral contraceptives, immunosuppressants like cyclosporin, anticoagulants like warfarin, anti-cancer and anti-HIV medicines like regorafenib, ritonavir.
Roseday 20 tablet should not be taken concomitantly along with fusidic acid (used for bacterial infection) or within 7 days of stopping fusidic acid treatment.
Medicines used to treat acidity in your stomach like antacids should not be taken at least within 2 hours of taking this medicine.
An increased risk of muscle pain, when used with other lipid-lowering medicines.
Interactions with food items
Limit the intake of grapefruit juice to minimal quantities while on treatment with Roseday 20 tablet.

Storage and disposal of Roseday 20 MG

Store the Roseday 20 tablets at a temperature below 30°C in a cool and dry place.
Keep it out of the reach of children and pets.
Do not use expired medicine. Do not flush the medicine in the sink.

Dosage of Roseday 20 MG

Overdose
If you think you have taken too much of Roseday 20 tablet, contact your doctor immediately or visit the nearest hospital. Although no particular side effects of an overdose of rosuvastatin are known, one must avoid an overdose of any medicine.
Missed a Dose
If you have missed taking any dose of Roseday 20 tablet, take it as soon as you remember. If it’s time for your next dose, then skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose of this medicine to compensate for the missed one.