Dr. Anand Singh MBBS , General Physician, Infectious Disease, Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine

Ingvas is a brand name of rosuvastatin which belongs to the class of drugs known as statins (dyslipidemic agents). It is a prescription drug that is used for the treatment of mixed dyslipidemia (high levels of lipids in the blood), hypercholesterolemia (high cholesterol levels), and hypertriglyceridemia.

Dr. Kumawat Vijay Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Use Ingvas as advised by your doctor. Do not discontinue the drug suddenly or use it longer than prescribed by your doctor.

Dr. Saurabh Dhamdhere MBBS , Orthopedics

Ingvas works by inhibiting an enzyme (HMG-CoA reductase) which is responsible for cholesterol synthesis in our body, its inhibition results in increased levels of HDL (good cholesterol) and decreased levels of LDL (bad cholesterol) which lowers the risk of developing heart disease and helps in preventing strokes

Dr. Piyush Malav MBBS, MS , General Surgery

Yes, you can take Ingvas with losartan. No drug-drug interaction has been reported between them. It is safe to take Ingvas along with losartan if it does not exceed recommended doses. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug do not hesitate to inform your doctor.

Dr. MBBS , Pediatrics, Dermatology, General Physician, Dietician, Infectious Disease, Sexual Medicine & Marital Therapy, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, AIDS/HIV Sexually Transmitted Infections

No, Ingvas does not cause diabetes but it might increase the risk of developing diabetes mellitus after long-term use in higher doses because this drug may increase the blood sugar levels (hyperglycemia). Your doctor might monitor your blood sugar levels before starting, in the middle and after using this drug.