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Rosuvastatin tablets coated 20 mg what is Rosuvastatin and what are its indications: Rosuvastatin is used to correct blood lipid levels called fats, and most notably cholesterol. There are different types of cholesterol in the blood - "bad" cholesterol and "good" cholesterol. Rosuvastatin can reduce the "bad" cholesterol and increase the "good" cholesterol. It works by helping to prevent the body from producing "bad" cholesterol. Do not take Rosuvastatin: if you have ever had an allergic reaction to Rosuvastatin, or to any of its components. if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. if you have liver disease. if you have severe kidney problems. if you experience pain or recurrent or unexplained muscle pain. if you are taking a combination of Sofosbuvir / Velpatasvir / Voxilaprevir. if you are taking a drug called Cyclosporine (used, for example, after organ transplantation). Warnings and precautions: talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Rosuvastatin: if you have kidney problems. if you have liver problems. if you experience recurrent or unexplained muscle pain, or have a personal or family history of muscle problems, or a previous history of muscle problems when taking other cholesterol-lowering drugs. if you regularly drink large amounts of alcohol. if your thyroid gland is not functioning properly. if you are taking other drugs called Fibrates to lower your cholesterol. if you are taking drugs to treat HIV infection. if you are taking or have taken in the past seven days a drug called Fusidic acid. if you are over 70 years old. if you have severe respiratory failure. if you are of Asian origin - Japanese, Chinese, Filipino, Vietnamese, Korean, or Indian. Possible side effects of Rosuvastatin: include headache, stomach pain, constipation, nausea, muscle pain, weakness, dizziness, diabetes, skin rash, itching or other skin reactions, increased protein in the body. Urine - this usually returns to normal on its own without stopping Rosuvastatin tablets. Other medications and Rosuvastatin: tell your doctor if you are taking any of the following: Cyclosporine (used, for example, after organ transplantation), Warfarin or Clopidogrel (or any other blood-thinning medication), Fibrates (such as Gemfibrozil, Fenofibrate) or any other drug used to lower cholesterol (such as Ezetimibe), antacids (used to neutralize stomach acids), Erythromycin (antibiotic), Fusidic acid (antibiotic), oral contraceptives (birth control pills), Rivaroxaban (used to treat cancer), Dacarbazine (used to treat cancer), hormone replacement therapy, or any of the following drugs used to treat viral infections. How to take Rosuvastatin: usual doses in adults if you are taking Rosuvastatin for high blood cholesterol: starting dose should be Rosuvastatin at 5 mg or 10 mg, even if you have previously taken a higher dose of a different statin. The choice of starting dose depends on: your cholesterol levels. your risk level of having a heart attack or stroke. whether you have a factor that makes you more sensitive to side effects. your doctor may decide to give you a lower dose (5 mg) if: you are of Asian origin (Japanese, Chinese, Filipino, Vietnamese, Korean, Indian). your age is over 70. you have moderate kidney problems. you are at risk of muscle pain (myopathy). your doctor may decide to increase your dose and the maximum daily dose. this is to ensure you take the appropriate amount of Rosuvastatin. if you start with 5 mg, your doctor may double this dose to 10 mg, then 20 mg, then 40 mg if necessary. if you start with 10 mg, your doctor may double it to 20 mg then 40 mg if necessary. the maximum daily dose of Rosuvastatin is 40 mg. if you are taking Rosuvastatin to reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, or related health problems: the recommended dose is 20 mg daily. however, your doctor may decide to use a lower dose if you have any of the factors mentioned above. children and adolescents aged 6-17 years: the dose ranges from 5 to 20 mg once daily. the usual starting dose is 5 mg per day, and your doctor may gradually increase your dose to find the appropriate amount of Rosuvastatin. the maximum daily dose for children aged 6 to 17 depends on your underlying condition being treated. take your dose once daily. How to store Rosuvastatin: keep this medicine out of sight and reach of children. do not use this medicine after the expiration date printed on the package. store at a temperature not exceeding 25°C.