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Rosta 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.
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Is the use of Rosta safe for pregnant women?
Rosta shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Rosta safe during breastfeeding?
Rosta has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Rosta on the Kidneys?
Kidney can be affected by Rosta. 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 Rosta on the Liver?
Rosta 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 Rosta on the Heart?
Rosta is rarely harmful for the heart.
Rosta should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Rosta unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Rosta habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Rosta has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Rosta since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Rosta only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Rosta is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Rosta
When consumed with certain foods, Rosta may take longer to have an effect. Contact your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Rosta
Taking Rosta with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
Yes, Rosta has been reported to cause diarrhoea but this occurs in few cases only. It is a rare side effect of this medicine. Drink plenty of fluids while you are taking this medicine. If you are experiencing severe diarrhoea after taking this drug, consult your doctor immediately without any further delay.
No, Rosta 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.
Yes, you can take Rosta with losartan. No drug-drug interaction has been reported between them. It is safe to take Rosta 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.
Rosta 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.
Yes, you can eat grapefruit with Rosta. No harmful interaction has been reported between them. Even Rosta does not interact with grapefruit products.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Crestor (rosuvastatin calcium)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 636,637
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