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Roztek is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of High Cholesterol. Secondary and off-label uses of Roztek have also been mentioned below.
The right dosage of Roztek depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Roztek can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Roztek go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Roztek is Severe for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Roztek related warnings talks about Roztek's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Roztek 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. The section on Roztek contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug interactions for Roztek have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Roztek is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Roztek 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 Roztek safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Roztek. If you are pregnant, do not take Roztek without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Roztek safe during breastfeeding?
Roztek may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Roztek on the Kidneys?
There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Roztek. If you observe any such side effects, stop taking this drug. Consume this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Roztek on the Liver?
There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Roztek. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Roztek on the Heart?
Roztek has very mild side effects on the heart.
Roztek 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 Roztek unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Roztek habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Roztek is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Roztek since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Roztek only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Roztek for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Roztek
Some foods when eaten with Roztek can alter the onset of actions. Discuss this with your doctor.
Interaction between Alcohol and Roztek
Taking Roztek with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
Roztek 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, Roztek can be taken in the morning. It can be taken anytime once in a day with food or without food or as advised by your doctor.
Yes, you can take Roztek with losartan. No drug-drug interaction has been reported between them. It is safe to take Roztek 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.
Roztek 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.
No, use of Roztek does not cause hair loss in the patients who are taking it. However, if you notice any unusual hair loss then consult it with your doctor.
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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