Rxtor-F 5 Tablet (Fenofibrate 145mg / Rosuvastatin 5mg)

Description

Rxtor F (5/145 mg) Tablet is a combination of Rosuvastatin and Fenofibrate. It is used to lower the levels of bad cholesterol and fats in your blood. Thus, it also prevents the risk of heart attack and stroke.

Rxtor F (5/145 mg) Tablet has some side effects like headache, nausea, weakness, muscle pain, and stomach pain. These side effects are mild and may subside by themselves. Consult your doctor if these side effects last for a long time or become severe. Avoid consuming alcohol while taking this medicine as it may cause liver damage.

Rxtor F (5/145 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. Avoid discontinuing this medicine without consulting your doctor as it may increase the lipid (fat) levels in your body.

Rxtor F (5/145 mg) Tablet is not recommended for use if you are allergic to it. Avoid taking this medicine if you have severe kidney problems, pre-existing liver conditions, or gallbladder conditions such as gallstones (solid deposits that develop in your gallbladder). Use this medicine with caution if you have diabetes or hypothyroidism (low levels of thyroid hormone in the body).

Rxtor F (5/145 mg) Tablet is not recommended for use in children below 18 years of age. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy, or are breastfeeding.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Rxtor F (5/145 mg) Tablet
Muscle pain
Tenderness
Weakness
Headache
Joint pain
Diarrhoea
Chills and fever
Itching and skin rash
Nausea and Vomiting
Runny Nose
Stuffy Nose
Stomach pain
Dark coloured urine
Dizziness

Uses of Rxtor F (5/145 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. Rxtor F (5/145 mg) Tablet is used in the treatment of hyperlipidaemia.
Prevention of heart attack and stroke
Bad cholesterols (fats) may get deposited in your blood vessels and increase the risk of heart attack and stroke. Hence, Rxtor F (5/145 mg) Tablet is used to prevent the risk of heart attack or stroke (a condition that occurs due to insufficient blood supply to your brain).

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When not to use?

Allergy
Avoid taking Rxtor F (5/145 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.
Liver Disease
Rxtor F (5/145 mg) Tablet may cause abnormal liver function, swelling of the liver, and liver damage. Hence, this medicine is not recommended for use if you have pre-existing liver problems as it may further worsen your condition.
Severe kidney disease
Rxtor F (5/145 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.
Gallbladder disease
Rxtor F (5/145 mg) Tablet is not recommended for use if you have any conditions affecting your gallbladder such as gallstones (solid deposits that develop in your gallbladder, a small pouch that stores bile produced by the liver). This medicine may further increase the risk of gallstones due to increased excretion of cholesterol into the bile (a fluid produced in the liver that helps in digestion).

Warnings

Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
Rxtor F (5/145 mg) Tablet is unsafe for use during pregnancy as it can harm your foetus.
Breast-feeding
Rxtor F (5/145 mg) Tablet is not recommended for use while breastfeeding as it may pass into breastmilk. Hence, consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding.
General warnings
Use in children
Rxtor F (5/145 mg) Tablet is not recommended for use in children below 18 years of age since the safety and efficacy data are not clinically established.
Hematologic changes
Rxtor F (5/145 mg) Tablet should be used with caution as it may cause a mild to moderate decrease of haemoglobin (an iron-containing protein responsible for carrying oxygen), haematocrit (blood test done to measure the proportion of red blood cells in the blood), and white blood cell levels.
Increase in serum creatinine levels
Creatinine is a waste substance that your kidneys normally eliminate from the body. Any change in the creatinine levels in the blood indicates kidney damage. Rxtor F (5/145 mg) Tablet should be used with caution as it may cause an increase in the creatinine levels in your blood. Hence, periodic monitoring of kidney function is recommended while taking this medicine.
Hypothyroidism
Hypothyroidism refers to a low level of thyroid hormone in your blood. Hypothyroidism may be associated with rhabdomyolysis (breakdown of muscle tissue). Hence, Rxtor F (5/145 mg) Tablet should be used with caution if you have hypothyroidism as this medicine may further increase the risk of muscle damage.
Cognitive impairment
Rxtor F (5/145 mg) Tablet should be used with caution if you have cognitive impairment (a condition that causes a decline in mental abilities like memory and thinking skills). This medicine may cause memory loss, forgetfulness, confusion, etc. However, these side effects are not serious and resolve after discontinuation of this medicine.
Use in elderly
Rxtor F (5/145 mg) Tablet should be used with caution in elderly people as it may increase the risk of kidney damage and serious side effects.

Dosage

Missed Dose
Try not to skip a dose of Rxtor F (5/145 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 Rxtor F (5/145 mg) Tablet. Seek emergency medical treatment in case of an overdose.

Interactions

General Instructions
Take Rxtor F (5/145 mg) Tablet with or without food as instructed by your doctor. Do not break, chew or crush the tablet.

For the ease of remembering, take this medicine at the same time every day.

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.

Your doctor may suggest periodic blood tests to check your lipid (fat) levels and other blood components while taking this medicine.