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Prevros 20 Mg Tablet 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 Prevros 20 Mg Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Prevros. If you are pregnant, do not take Prevros without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Prevros 20 Mg Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can take Prevros as it bears very minor side effects for them.
What is the effect of Prevros 20 Mg Tablet on the Kidneys?
There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Prevros. 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 Prevros 20 Mg Tablet on the Liver?
You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Prevros. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Prevros 20 Mg Tablet on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Prevros on the heart have been reported.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Prevros 20 Mg Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Prevros 20 Mg Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Prevros 20 Mg Tablet does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Prevros 20 Mg Tablet since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Prevros 20 Mg Tablet only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Prevros 20 Mg Tablet is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Prevros 20 Mg Tablet
Eating certain foods may increase the time it takes Prevros 20 Mg Tablet to have an effect. You should consult your doctor about it.
Interaction between Alcohol and Prevros 20 Mg Tablet
Taking alcohol with Prevros 20 Mg Tablet can be dangerous.
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.
Yes, Prevros has been reported to cause diarrhoea but this occurs in few cases only. It is a rare side effect of this medicine. Drink plenty of fluids while you are taking this medicine. If you are experiencing severe diarrhoea after taking this drug, consult your doctor immediately without any further delay.
Yes, you can take Prevros with losartan. No drug-drug interaction has been reported between them. It is safe to take Prevros 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.
Yes, Prevros 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.
Prevros 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.
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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
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 646-650
