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Qrovas 20 Tablet is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of High Cholesterol. Other than this, Qrovas 20 Tablet has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The right dosage of Qrovas 20 Tablet depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
While these are the most often observed Qrovas 20 Tablet side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Qrovas 20 Tablet go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Qrovas 20 Tablet is Severe for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Qrovas 20 Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Qrovas 20 Tablet related warnings section.
Qrovas 20 Tablet is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Kidney Disease, Hypothyroidism, Drug Allergy are examples of such conditions. Some other conditions that can be affected by Qrovas 20 Tablet are listed in the contraindications section below.
Additionally, Qrovas 20 Tablet may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Qrovas 20 Tablet, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Qrovas 20 Tablet is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Is the use of Qrovas 20 Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Qrovas. If you are pregnant, do not take Qrovas without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Qrovas 20 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can take Qrovas as it bears very minor side effects for them.
What is the effect of Qrovas 20 Tablet on the Kidneys?
Kidney can be affected by Qrovas. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it. You should take it again only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Qrovas 20 Tablet on the Liver?
Qrovas may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Qrovas 20 Tablet on the Heart?
Qrovas has very mild side effects on the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Qrovas 20 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Qrovas 20 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Qrovas 20 Tablet does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Qrovas 20 Tablet since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Qrovas 20 Tablet should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Qrovas 20 Tablet in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Qrovas 20 Tablet
Eating certain foods may increase the time it takes Qrovas 20 Tablet to have an effect. You should consult your doctor about it.
Interaction between Alcohol and Qrovas 20 Tablet
Taking Qrovas 20 Tablet with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
Qrovas 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.
It has been reported to cause weight gain but only in a few cases, this occurs very rarely. However, the exact cause behind this is unknown. if you notice any unusual weight gain after taking this drug. Then you are recommended to discuss it with your doctor.
Yes, you can eat grapefruit with Qrovas. No harmful interaction has been reported between them. Even Qrovas does not interact with grapefruit products.
No, Qrovas 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.
Qrovas 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
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