Rosuvastatin 5 Mg; 10 Mg; 20 Mg; And 40 Mg Smart 5 mg; 10 mg; 20 mg; and 40 mg FC Tablets
PDF Leaflet Revision Date: 12 December 2022
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
To reduce cardiovascular risk and treat hypercholesterolaemia.
Dosage (summary)
5-40 mg orally once daily; starting dose usually 5 mg.
Onset of Action / Duration
Onset: 1 week, Duration: 24 hours
Special Populations
- Elderly
- Renal impairment
- Hepatic impairment
- Asian ancestry
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Contraindicated in pregnancy and lactation.
Key Drug Interactions
- Ciclosporin
- Gemfibrozil
- Fusidic acid
- Protease inhibitors
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to rosuvastatin
- Active liver disease
- Severe renal impairment
- Pregnancy and lactation
- Myopathy
Common side effects
- Myalgia
- Headache
- Constipation
- Nausea
- Increased hepatic transaminases
Counselling Points
- Report muscle pain or weakness immediately.
- Monitor liver function tests.
- Maintain a cholesterol-lowering diet.
- Use contraception if of childbearing potential.
Serious warnings
- Risk of myopathy/rhabdomyolysis
- Renal effects
- Liver effects
- Diabetes risk
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