Coleros 5/10/20/40 mg FC tablets
PDF Leaflet Revision Date: 20 July 2023
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
To reduce cardiovascular risk and treat hypercholesterolaemia.
Dosage (summary)
5-40 mg once daily; starting dose 5 mg.
Special Populations
- Elderly
- Renal impairment
- Hepatic impairment
- Asian ancestry
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Contraindicated in pregnancy and lactation.
Key Drug Interactions
- Ciclosporin
- Gemfibrozil
- Fibrates
- Protease inhibitors
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to rosuvastatin
- Active liver disease
- Severe renal impairment
- Myopathy
- Pregnancy and lactation
Common side effects
- Myalgia
- Constipation
- Nausea
- Headache
- Dizziness
Counselling Points
- Report muscle pain or weakness immediately.
- Avoid alcohol.
- Use effective contraception.
Serious warnings
- Risk of myopathy/rhabdomyolysis
- Monitor renal function at higher doses
- Caution in patients with liver disease
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