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Roztan is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of High Cholesterol. The alternative uses of Roztan have also been explained below.
The correct dosage of Roztan depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Roztan side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Roztan are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Roztan is Severe for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Roztan has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Roztan related warnings section.
Roztan can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Roztan in conditions like Kidney Disease, Hypothyroidism, Drug Allergy. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Roztan contraindications section.
Drug reaction of Roztan with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Roztan, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Roztan 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Roztan is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Roztan safe for pregnant women?
Roztan shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Roztan safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can take Roztan as it bears very minor side effects for them.
What is the effect of Roztan on the Kidneys?
There can be some harmful effects on your kidneys after taking Roztan. If you witness any side effects, discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Roztan on the Liver?
The liver can be affected by Roztan. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Roztan only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Roztan on the Heart?
Roztan is rarely harmful for the heart.
Roztan 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 Roztan unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Roztan habit forming or addictive?
Roztan is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Roztan will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Roztan only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Roztan cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Roztan
Some foods when eaten with Roztan can alter the onset of actions. Discuss this with your doctor.
Interaction between Alcohol and Roztan
Taking alcohol with Roztan can be dangerous.
No, Roztan 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.
Yes, you can eat grapefruit with Roztan. No harmful interaction has been reported between them. Even Roztan does not interact with grapefruit products.
Roztan 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
Yes, Roztan is safe to use, if taken in prescribed amount for a specified time as advised by the doctor. However, few side effects are observed at regular doses such as confusion, dizziness, joint pain, and muscle pain. Do not hesitate to inform your doctor if you are facing any of the above.
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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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