Rozavel 20 Tablet

Short Description

Rozavel 20 Tablet is a lipid-lowering medication (statin) used to lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart disease.

Dosage Form

Tablet

Introduction

Rozavel 20 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. Rozavel 20 Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Side Effects

muscle pain, weakness, nausea, headache, and stomach pain

Alcohol Warning

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Rozavel 20 Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Breastfeeding Warning

Rozavel 20 Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.

Pregnancy Warning

Rozavel 20 Tablet is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.

Interacting Medicines

Amiodarone Acenocoumarol Amlodipine Azithromycin

Rozavel 20 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 Inform your doctor if you experience fatigue, muscle weakness or muscle pain Take it regularly as advised by your doctor Inform your doctor if you have kidney disease, liver disease or diabetes