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Rosuzen Benefits & Uses

Rosuzen is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

High Cholesterol (Read More - Home remedies for high cholesterol)

Other Benefits

Rosuzen Dosage & How to Take

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	Disease: High Cholesterol Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 20 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage range: 5 - 40 mg once daily
Geriatric	Disease: High Cholesterol Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 20 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage range: 5 - 40 mg once daily
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: High Cholesterol Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage Range: 5 - 20 mg
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: High Cholesterol Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage Range: 5 - 10 mg

Rosuzen Related Warnings

Is the use of Rosuzen safe for pregnant women?

Rosuzen shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.

Severe
Is the use of Rosuzen safe during breastfeeding?

Rosuzen may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.

Mild
What is the effect of Rosuzen on the Kidneys?

Rosuzen can have moderate side effects on the kidney. If you notice any harmful effects, stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.

Moderate
What is the effect of Rosuzen on the Liver?

Rosuzen may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Rosuzen on the Heart?

Very few cases of side effects of Rosuzen on the heart have been reported.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Rosuzen with Other Drugs

Rosuzen should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Cyclosporin

Niacin

Colchicine

Gemfibrozil

Moderate

Warfarin

Mild

Ethinyl Estradiol

Rosuzen Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Rosuzen unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Diabetes
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Alcoholism
Hypothyroidism
Trauma
Drug Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Rosuzen

Is this Rosuzen habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Rosuzen is addictive.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Rosuzen does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Rosuzen only on doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Rosuzen is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Rosuzen Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Rosuzen

Rosuzen may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.

Mild
Interaction between Alcohol and Rosuzen

Taking alcohol with Rosuzen can be dangerous.

Severe

Frequently asked Questions about Rosuzen

Question almost 6 years ago

How does Rosuzen work?

Dr. Saurabh Dhamdhere MBBS , Orthopedics

Rosuzen 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

Question about 6 years ago

What is Rosuzen?

Dr. Anand Singh MBBS , General Physician

Rosuzen 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.

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Rosuzen with losartan?

Dr. Piyush Malav MBBS, MS , General Surgery

Yes, you can take Rosuzen with losartan. No drug-drug interaction has been reported between them. It is safe to take Rosuzen 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.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Rosuzen cause memory loss?

Dr. Joydeep Sarkar MBBS , Internal Medicine

Yes, use of Rosuzen may cause memory loss in the patients who are taking it. It is a rare side effect of this drug. However, if you experience severe memory loss after taking this drug, then do not hesitate to inform your doctor immediately.

Question over 5 years ago

Can Rosuzen cause diarrhoea?

Dr. Saurabh Dhamdhere MBBS , Orthopedics

Yes, Rosuzen 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.