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Roposo 10 Tablet 15's Substitute

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Composition:

ROSUVASTATIN-10MG

Uses:

Roposo 10 Tablet 15's is used in the treatment of hyperlipidemia (high cholesterol), prevention of heart attack, and prevention of stroke. The detailed uses of Roposo 10 Tablet 15's are as follows:<br/>• Cholesterol Management: Roposo 10 Tablet 15's is primarily used to lower LDL cholesterol (commonly known as 'bad' cholesterol) and triglycerides in the blood, reducing the risk of heart disease.<br/>• Cardiovascular Risk Reduction: By lowering cholesterol levels, Roposo 10 Tablet 15's significantly decreases the chances of heart attacks and strokes in individuals with cardiovascular conditions or risk factors.<br/>• Familial Hypercholesterolemia Treatment: Roposo 10 Tablet 15's is prescribed to manage lipid levels in patients with familial hypercholesterolemia, a genetic disorder leading to very high cholesterol levels.<br/>• Improving HDL Cholesterol: Roposo 10 Tablet 15's also boosts HDL cholesterol ('good' cholesterol), promoting better heart health.<br/>• Preventing Atherosclerosis: By maintaining healthy cholesterol levels, Roposo 10 Tablet 15's helps prevent plaque build-up in arteries, supporting overall vascular health and circulation.<br/>

Medicinal Benefits:

  • Roposo 10 Tablet 15's lowers the risk of cardiovascular disease and coronary events like heart attack, stroke, and heart-related chest pain (angina). Roposo 10 Tablet 15's is beneficial in patients who are at high risk of these events.
  • Roposo 10 Tablet 15's plays a vital role in slowing atherosclerosis progress (blocked artery walls of the heart due to fat/lipid deposition leading to heart attack and stroke) in adult patients.
  • Roposo 10 Tablet 15's reduces the ‘bad’ cholesterol and increases the ‘good’ cholesterol by blocking our body’s production of ‘bad’ cholesterol. Thus, improves your body’s ability to remove bad cholesterol from your blood.
  • It is also prescribed in children (aged eight years or more) suffering from familial hypercholesterolemia (a genetic disease resulting in high cholesterol) along with lipid-lowering pills and other dietary measures. 

FAQs

Roposo 10 Tablet 15's is used for the treatment of Hyperlipidemia (high cholesterol), prevention of heart attack, and prevention of stroke.

Roposo 10 Tablet 15's works by blocking liver enzymes, causing the liver to make less cholesterol. So, Roposo 10 Tablet 15's increases the uptake and breakdown by the liver of cholesterol already in the blood. Thus, Roposo 10 Tablet 15's lowers the levels of lipids known as cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood when lifestyle changes (like a low-fat diet) on their own have failed.

No, Roposo 10 Tablet 15's should not be stopped even if you feel better as it lead to worsening of your condition. Please consult your doctor if you feel better and do as advised.

Roposo 10 Tablet 15's can cause liver damage in very rare cases, specially when alcohol is consumed along with Roposo 10 Tablet 15's. Caution should be taken in patients who have any underlining liver problem or history of any liver impairment and also inform your doctor before taking Roposo 10 Tablet 15's so that dose is adjusted accordingly.

It is unlikely that Roposo 10 Tablet 15's affects fertility in men or women. However, there is not enough evidence to say for sure. Roposo 10 Tablet 15's should be avoided if your pregnant or planning for pregnancy. For best advice, consult your doctor.

Yes, taking Roposo 10 Tablet 15's can cause muscle aches or pains especially if you feel unwell or have a fever. Also please tell your doctor if you have a muscle weakness that is constant.

Yes, Roposo 10 Tablet 15's can be taken at night or any other time with or without food. It is better to take it at fixed time.

Yes, Roposo 10 Tablet 15's can cause dizziness. It is advised to avoid driving or operate any heavy machinery while taking Roposo 10 Tablet 15's. In case you feel dizzy or lightheaded, it is advised to rest for some time until you feel better.

Before starting a dose of Roposo 10 Tablet 15's, tell your doctor if you have liver/kidney problems, an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism), are pregnant or breastfeeding, have diabetes, severe lung disease, blood in your urine (haematuria), protein in your urine (proteinuria), or a musculoskeletal disorder (like myopathy and rhabdomyolysis). You should avoid taking Roposo 10 Tablet 15's with an immune system-affecting medicine (cyclosporine) or anti-HIV medicines (lopinavir, ritonavir, or atazanavir), as these might have serious effects.

Usually, it is not safe to take Roposo 10 Tablet 15's with fusidic acid as it may lead to muscle weakness, tenderness or pain. Please consult your doctor before taking Roposo 10 Tablet 15's along with fusidic acid.

Roposo 10 Tablet 15's reduces the risk of coronary events such as heart attacks, strokes, angina, or chest pain related to the heart. For patients who are more likely to experience these events, Roposo 10 Tablet 15's is helpful. In addition, it is prescribed in conjunction with lipid-lowering medications and other dietary measures for children (eight years of age or older) with familial hypercholesterolemia, a genetic disease characterized by elevated cholesterol. In adult patients with atherosclerosis, blocked artery walls of the heart are caused by fat/lipid deposition that results in heart attacks and strokes. Roposo 10 Tablet 15's is essential in reducing the disease progression.

Roposo 10 Tablet 15's contains Rosuvastatin, an HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor (statins) which helps lower bad cholesterol.

You are recommended to take Roposo 10 Tablet 15's for the duration prescribed by the physician. Talk to the doctor if you have any concerns.

There is no evidence that Roposo 10 Tablet 15's may cause weight gain. Consult the doctor if you notice weight gain during treatment with Roposo 10 Tablet 15's.

Roposo 10 Tablet 15's may lower the supply of energy to the muscle cells which could lead to tiredness. Please consult the doctor if experience tiredness whilst on treatment with Roposo 10 Tablet 15's.

You can normally eat while taking Roposo 10 Tablet 15's. However, to prevent high cholesterol, avoid high-fat or high-cholesterol-containing foods such as fatty meat, processed food and fried food. Instead, choose a low-fat and low-cholesterol diet. Also, follow diet and exercises as recommended by the doctor.

Roposo 10 Tablet 15's might cause memory loss in some cases. This is usually rare and might disappear after discontinuation. However, consult the doctor if you experience any signs of memory loss.

Roposo 10 Tablet 15's may cause side effects such as muscle problems, including muscle breakdown, which might be serious in some people and rarely cause kidney damage. Therefore, seek immediate medical attention if you experience unexplained muscle pain, weakness or tenderness, especially if you have a fever or feel more tired than usual while taking Roposo 10 Tablet 15's. The chances of getting muscle problems are higher if you are taking certain other medicines along with Roposo 10 Tablet 15's, are 65 years or older, have thyroid or kidney problems, or are taking higher doses of rosuvastatin.

To know if Roposo 10 Tablet 15's is beneficial to you, you can take a lipid profile test. This test helps measure the amount of cholesterol/fat levels in the body. A decrease in cholesterol levels may indicate that Roposo 10 Tablet 15's is beneficial to you. However, it might take more than a few weeks to notice a difference in cholesterol levels.

Few studies indicate that Roposo 10 Tablet 15's may increase blood sugar levels because it can stop the body’s insulin from working well. This might increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Inform the doctor if you are diabetic; the doctor might monitor your condition regularly.

Roposo 10 Tablet 15's can be taken irrespective of food.

Roposo 10 Tablet 15's may cause side effects such as nausea, weakness, headache, abdominal pain, lack of energy, and muscle aches. Consult the doctor if the side effects become bothersome.

Before stating Roposo 10 Tablet 15's, inform the doctor if you are allergic to any of its components, are pregnant or breastfeeding, have any other medical conditions or are taking other medicines.

Certain medicines when taken with Roposo 10 Tablet 15's may increase skeletal muscle effects. Therefore, consult the doctor before taking other medicines while on treatment with Roposo 10 Tablet 15's. The doctor may adjust the dose if needed.

No, do not crush or chew Roposo 10 Tablet 15's. Swallow it as a whole with water.