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Rosuson is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of High Cholesterol. Rosuson also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The correct dosage of Rosuson depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Rosuson side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Rosuson normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
In addition, Rosuson's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Mild for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Rosuson's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Rosuson 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 Rosuson are listed in the contraindications section below.
Additionally, Rosuson may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Rosuson is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Rosuson 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 Rosuson safe for pregnant women?
Rosuson shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Rosuson safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can take Rosuson as it bears very minor side effects for them.
What is the effect of Rosuson on the Kidneys?
Rosuson may cause harmful effects on kidney. if you feel its having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Rosuson on the Liver?
Rosuson 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 Rosuson on the Heart?
Side effects of Rosuson rarely affect the heart.
Rosuson 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 Rosuson unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Rosuson habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Rosuson has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Rosuson will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Yes, Rosuson is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Rosuson is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Rosuson
When consumed with certain foods, Rosuson may take longer to have an effect. Contact your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Rosuson
Taking alcohol with Rosuson can be dangerous.
Yes, Rosuson can be taken with ibuprofen. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking ibuprofen do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
Rosuson 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
No, Rosuson 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.
No, Rosuson is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful to the patient to take this medicine without a doctor's recommendation because it can cause very unpleasant side effects. Hence, the patient should seek doctors advice before taking this medication by himself or herself.
Rosuson comes in the form of a tablet and ideally, it should be taken by mouth once daily as advised by your doctor. It can be taken with or without food at any time of the day. Precautions must be taken in patients with liver disease, diabetes, and hypothyroidism.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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