Rosuhop 20mg Tablet

Short Description

Rosuhop 20mg Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called statins. It is used to lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart disease.

Dosage Form

Tablet

Introduction

Rosuhop 20mg Tablet is a widely prescribed medicine and is regarded as safe for long-term use. It can be taken with a meal or on an empty stomach. You can take it at any time of the day but try to take it at the same time each day. Most people with high cholesterol do not feel ill but stopping your medicine may increase your cholesterol levels making your condition worse and increasing your risk of heart disease and stroke.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Rosuhop 20mg Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Rosuhop 20mg Tablet is a lipid-lowering medication (statin). It works by blocking an enzyme (HMG-CoA-reductase) that is required by the body to make cholesterol thereby lowering 'bad' cholesterol (LDL) and triglycerides and raising 'good' cholesterol (HDL).

Take it with food if you experience diarrhea, gas or an upset stomach. Take it with food if you experience fatigue, muscle weakness or muscle pain. Monitor your blood sugar level regularly if you are diabetic. Inform your doctor if you experience signs of liver problems such as stomach pains, unusually dark urine or yellowing of skin or eyes. Inform your doctor if you have kidney disease, liver disease or diabetes before starting treatment with this medicine.