Omnitor 20Mg Tablets 20S (Pack Size 2 X 10S)

How it works

The primary site of action of rosuvastatin is the liver, the target organ for cholesterol lowering. Rosuvastatin increases the number of hepatic LDL receptors on the cell-surface, enhancing uptake and catabolism of LDL and it inhibits the hepatic synthesis of VLDL, thereby reducing the total number of VLDL and LDL particles.

Description

OMNITOR TAB 20 MG 20'S

Generics

Rosuvastatin

used for

Cholesterol Control

Requires Prescription (YES/NO)

Yes

Indication

Rosuvastatin is indicated for the treatment of: Hyperlipidemia and Mixed Dyslipidemia As adjunctive therapy to diet to reduce elevated Total-C, LDL-C, ApoB, nonHDL-C, and triglycerides and to increase HDL-C in adult patients with primary hyperlipidemia or mixed dyslipidemia.

Side Effects

Headache, dizziness, constipation, nausea, abdominal pain, myalgia, asthenia, diabetic mellitus Pruritus, rash and urticaria , Hypersensitivity reactions including angioedema, myopathy, rhabdomyolysis, pancreatitis.

When not to Use

Rosuvastatin is contraindicated:- In patients with hypersensitivity to rosuvastatin or to any of the excipients.- In patients with active liver disease including unexplained, persistent elevations of serum transaminases and any serum transaminases elevation exceeding 3x the upper limit of normal (ULN).

Dosage

Adults : The dose range for (Rosuvastatin) is 5mg to 40mg orally once daily. The usual starting dose is 10-20mg. Max : 40mg once daily , but only in severe hypercholesterolaemia where 20mg is inadequate. Elderly : Over 70 yr , initially 5mg once daily. Children : Under 10 yr , Not recommended or as directed by your physician.

Storage yes or /no

Store this medicine at room temperature, away from direct light and heat.

Precautions

When initiating (Rosuvastatin) therapy or switching from another HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor therapy, the appropriate (Rosuvastatin) starting dose should first be utiized, and only then titrated according to the patient's response and individualized goal of therapy.

Warning 1

Rosuvastatin should be used with caution in patients who consume substantial quantities of alcohol and/or have a history of chronic liver disease.

Warning 2

A dose reduction should be considered for patients on rosuvastatin therapy with unexplained persistent proteinuria and/or hematuria during routine urinalysis testing.

Warning 3

Rosuvastatin should be prescribed with caution in patients with predisposing factors for myopathy/rhabdomyolysis. . Such factors include: renal insufficiency, hypothyroidism, personal or family history ofhereditary muscular disorders, previous history of muscular toxicity with another HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor or fibrate, alcohol abuse.

Pregnancy category

Always consult your physician before using any medicine.

Drug Interactions

Coumarin anticoagulants , Gemfibrozil , antacid suspension containing aluminium and magnesium hydroxide , Niacin.