Description
💊 Ruvastat 20mg Tablets – Comprehensive Overview
Generic Name: Rosuvastatin
Brand Name: Ruvastat
Manufacturer: Abbott Laboratories
Strength: 20 mg per tablet
Pack Size: 10 tablets
Category: Statins (HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors)
✅ Indications
Ruvastat 20mg is primarily prescribed for:
- Hypercholesterolemia: To lower elevated levels of total cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol.
- Mixed Dyslipidemia: To address combined high levels of LDL cholesterol and triglycerides.
- Cardiovascular Risk Reduction: To reduce the risk of heart attacks, strokes, and related cardiovascular events in individuals with risk factors.
- Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia: As an adjunct to other lipid-lowering treatments in patients with this genetic condition.
⚙️ Mechanism of Action
Rosuvastatin, the active ingredient in Ruvastat, works by inhibiting the enzyme HMG-CoA reductase, which plays a central role in the production of cholesterol in the liver. This inhibition leads to:
- A decrease in LDL cholesterol and triglycerides.
- An increase in high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol.
- A reduction in the progression of atherosclerosis (plaque buildup in arteries).
⚠️ Side Effects
Common side effects may include:
- Headache
- Muscle pain or weakness
- Abdominal pain
- Nausea
- Dizziness
Serious side effects are rare but may include:
- Muscle breakdown (rhabdomyolysis)
- Liver enzyme abnormalities
- Kidney dysfunction
- Memory loss or confusion
⚠️ Precautions
- Liver Disease: Use with caution in patients with liver impairment.
- Kidney Disease: Monitor renal function during treatment.
- Alcohol Consumption: Limit alcohol intake as it may increase the risk of liver damage.
- Pregnancy & Breastfeeding: Not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
- Drug Interactions: Inform your doctor about all other medications you are taking, as interactions may occur.
💊 Dosage & Administration
- Adult Dose: One tablet (20 mg) once daily, with or without food.
- Administration: Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water; do not crush or chew.
- Consistency: Take at the same time each day to help remember.
- Adjustments: Dosage may be adjusted based on individual cholesterol levels and response to treatment.
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