ROSUVASTATIN+CHOLECALCIFEROL belongs to the class of medicines called 'antilipemic' or cholesterol-lowering agent primarily used to lower raised cholesterol level. This reduces the risk of heart attack and stroke in future. High cholesterol known as hyperlipidaemia or dyslipidaemia occurs when there is an excess of the unhealthy balance of cholesterol in the blood. When the cholesterol level is high in the blood, your arteries get narrowed and clogged, contributing to heart diseases, like stroke and heart attack. Two cholesterol types are found in our body, namely, good cholesterol (high-density lipoprotein) and bad cholesterol (low-density lipoprotein). Good cholesterol is good for our heart and helps in reducing the bad cholesterol from our body. On the other hand, excess bad cholesterol (LDL) leads to the risk of heart diseases like heart attack and stroke.
ROSUVASTATIN+CHOLECALCIFEROL is a combination of two drugs: Rosuvastatin (statin) and Cholecalciferol (vitamin D3). Rosuvastatin belongs to the class of statins or HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors that work by inhibiting the HMG-CoA reductase enzyme in the body that is essential to make cholesterol. Thereby, it decreases the production of LDL (bad cholesterol) by the liver. Also, it reduces the risk of stroke or heart attack by reducing the excess cholesterol deposition in the major blood vessels of the brain and heart. Cholecalciferol is vitamin D3 that helps in the absorption of calcium by the body and also relieves muscle pain caused by Rosuvastatin.
Take ROSUVASTATIN+CHOLECALCIFEROL as prescribed. Your doctor will advise you how often you take ROSUVASTATIN+CHOLECALCIFEROL based on your medical condition. Some people may experience nausea, headache, stomach pain, dizziness, weakness, muscle pain or constipation. Most of these side effects of ROSUVASTATIN+CHOLECALCIFEROL do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist, please consult your doctor.
If you are allergic to ROSUVASTATIN+CHOLECALCIFEROL or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Avoid using ROSUVASTATIN+CHOLECALCIFEROL if you are pregnant or breastfeeding women and consult a doctor before taking ROSUVASTATIN+CHOLECALCIFEROL. You are advised to take effective birth control measures while taking ROSUVASTATIN+CHOLECALCIFEROL to avoid pregnancy while taking ROSUVASTATIN+CHOLECALCIFEROL. Avoid taking ROSUVASTATIN+CHOLECALCIFEROL if you have liver disease, including abnormal liver enzyme tests. You recommend maintaining a time gap of 2 hours between taking ROSUVASTATIN+CHOLECALCIFEROL and antacids containing magnesium or aluminium. Taking these medicines together may reduce the absorption of ROSUVASTATIN+CHOLECALCIFEROL by antacid. If you have thyroid disorder, severe respiratory failure, hypervitaminosis D (high levels of vitamin D in the body), hypercalcemia (high levels of calcium in the blood), electrolyte imbalance, kidney, liver, heart or muscle problems, please consult a doctor before taking ROSUVASTATIN+CHOLECALCIFEROL.
Hyperlipidemia (high cholesterol), Prevention of heart attack and stroke
ROSUVASTATIN+CHOLECALCIFEROL is a combination of two drugs, namely: Rosuvastatin and Cholecalciferol primarily used to lower bad cholesterol and triglyceride levels. Rosuvastatin belongs to the class of statins or HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors that work by inhibiting the HMG-CoA reductase enzyme in the body that is essential to make cholesterol. Thereby, it decreases the production of LDL (bad cholesterol) by the liver. Also, it reduces the risk of stroke or heart attack by reducing the excess cholesterol deposition in the major blood vessels of the brain and heart. Cholecalciferol is vitamin D3 that helps in the absorption of calcium by the body and also relieves muscle pain caused by Rosuvastatin.
If you are allergic to ROSUVASTATIN+CHOLECALCIFEROL or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Avoid using ROSUVASTATIN+CHOLECALCIFEROL if you are pregnant or breastfeeding women and consult a doctor before taking ROSUVASTATIN+CHOLECALCIFEROL. You are advised to take effective birth control measures while taking ROSUVASTATIN+CHOLECALCIFEROL to avoid pregnancy while taking ROSUVASTATIN+CHOLECALCIFEROL. Maintain a low-fat diet along with ROSUVASTATIN+CHOLECALCIFEROL for effective results. Avoid taking ROSUVASTATIN+CHOLECALCIFEROL if you have liver disease, including abnormal liver enzyme tests. You recommend maintaining a time gap of 2 hours between taking ROSUVASTATIN+CHOLECALCIFEROL and antacids containing magnesium or aluminium. Taking these medicines together may reduce the absorption of ROSUVASTATIN+CHOLECALCIFEROL by antacid. If you have thyroid disorder, severe respiratory failure, hypervitaminosis D (high levels of vitamin D in the body), hypercalcemia (high levels of calcium in the blood), electrolyte imbalance, kidney, liver, heart or muscle problems, please consult a doctor before taking ROSUVASTATIN+CHOLECALCIFEROL.
Drug-Drug Interaction: ROSUVASTATIN+CHOLECALCIFEROL may have interaction with other medicines used to lower bad cholesterol (gemfibrozil, fenofibrate, ezetimibe), immunosuppressant (cyclosporine), blood thinners (clopidogrel, warfarin), antibiotics (fusidic acid, erythromycin), anticancer drugs (regorafenib, darolutamide) and antiviral drugs (sofosbuvir, voxilaprevir, ombitasvir, ritonavir, lopinavir, atazanavir, elbasvir, glecaprevir, pibrentasvir, paritaprevir, dasabuvir, velpatasvir, grazoprevir).
Drug-Food Interaction: ROSUVASTATIN+CHOLECALCIFEROL may interact with alcohol. Therefore, avoid alcohol consumption with ROSUVASTATIN+CHOLECALCIFEROL as it may increase the risk of liver problems.
Drug-Disease Interaction: If you have thyroid disorder, severe respiratory failure, hypervitaminosis D (high levels of vitamin D in the body), hypercalcemia (high levels of calcium in the blood), electrolyte imbalance, kidney, liver, heart or muscle problems, please consult a doctor before taking ROSUVASTATIN+CHOLECALCIFEROL.
Avoid consumption of alcohol with ROSUVASTATIN+CHOLECALCIFEROL as it may increase the risk of liver damage. Please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol with ROSUVASTATIN+CHOLECALCIFEROL.
ROSUVASTATIN+CHOLECALCIFEROL is a Category X pregnancy drug and is considered unsafe for pregnant women as it may cause harm to the unborn baby. So, if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy, please inform your doctor before taking ROSUVASTATIN+CHOLECALCIFEROL.
Avoid breastfeeding while taking ROSUVASTATIN+CHOLECALCIFEROL as it may be unsafe for the baby. However, please consult a doctor before taking ROSUVASTATIN+CHOLECALCIFEROL.
ROSUVASTATIN+CHOLECALCIFEROL usually does not affect your ability to drive or operate machinery. However, if you feel dizzy after taking ROSUVASTATIN+CHOLECALCIFEROL, avoid driving or operate machinery.
Please consult a doctor if you have any Liver diseases/conditions. ROSUVASTATIN+CHOLECALCIFEROL is usually not recommended in patients with liver disease.
Take ROSUVASTATIN+CHOLECALCIFEROL with caution, especially if you have a history of Kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required. ROSUVASTATIN+CHOLECALCIFEROL is not recommended in patients with severe kidney problems.
ROSUVASTATIN+CHOLECALCIFEROL is not recommended for children below 6 years of age. However, ROSUVASTATIN+CHOLECALCIFEROL should be used with caution in children above 6 years if prescribed by a doctor.
High cholesterol known as hyperlipidemia or dyslipidemia occurs when there is an excess of the unhealthy balance of cholesterol in the blood. When there is a high level of cholesterol in the blood, your arteries get narrowed and clogged that finally contributing to heart diseases, like stroke and heart attack. Eating high-fat or high-cholesterol-containing food/drinks and genetic factors are the primary causes of high cholesterol. There are two types of cholesterol found in our body: good cholesterol (high-density lipoprotein) and bad cholesterol (low-density lipoprotein). Good cholesterol is good for our heart and helps in reducing the bad cholesterol in our body. On the other hand, excess bad cholesterol (LDL) leads to the risk of heart diseases like heart attack and stroke.