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Rosta 5 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.
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Is the use of Rosta 5 Mg Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Rosta. If you are pregnant, do not take Rosta without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Rosta 5 Mg Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Rosta on breastfeeding women are very mild.
What is the effect of Rosta 5 Mg Tablet on the Kidneys?
Rosta may cause harmful effects on kidney. if you feel its having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Rosta 5 Mg Tablet on the Liver?
You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Rosta. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Rosta 5 Mg Tablet on the Heart?
Rosta has very mild side effects on the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Rosta 5 Mg Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Rosta 5 Mg Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Rosta 5 Mg Tablet does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Rosta 5 Mg Tablet as it does not make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Rosta 5 Mg Tablet only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Rosta 5 Mg Tablet in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Rosta 5 Mg Tablet
Rosta 5 Mg Tablet may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Rosta 5 Mg Tablet
Consuming Rosta 5 Mg Tablet with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.
Yes, Rosta 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.
No, Rosta does not cause diabetes but it might increase the risk of developing diabetes mellitus after long-term use in higher doses because this drug may increase the blood sugar levels (hyperglycemia). Your doctor might monitor your blood sugar levels before starting, in the middle and after using this drug.
Yes, you can take Rosta with losartan. No drug-drug interaction has been reported between them. It is safe to take Rosta 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.
Rosta 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.
Yes, you can eat grapefruit with Rosta. No harmful interaction has been reported between them. Even Rosta does not interact with grapefruit products.
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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
