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Roztan is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of High Cholesterol. The alternative uses of Roztan have also been explained below.
The correct dosage of Roztan depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Roztan side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Roztan are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Roztan is Severe for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Roztan has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Roztan related warnings section.
Roztan can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Roztan in conditions like Kidney Disease, Hypothyroidism, Drug Allergy. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Roztan contraindications section.
Drug reaction of Roztan with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Roztan, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Roztan 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Roztan is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Roztan safe for pregnant women?
Roztan shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Roztan safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Roztan for breastfeeding are little to none, so you can take it without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Roztan on the Kidneys?
There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Roztan. 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 Roztan on the Liver?
The liver can be affected by Roztan. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Roztan only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Roztan on the Heart?
Roztan has very mild side effects on the heart.
Roztan should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Roztan unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Roztan habit forming or addictive?
Roztan does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Roztan will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Roztan should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Roztan cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Roztan
Some foods when eaten with Roztan can alter the onset of actions. Discuss this with your doctor.
Interaction between Alcohol and Roztan
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Roztan as it can have severe side effects.
Roztan 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
No, Roztan is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful to the patient to take this medicine without a doctor's recommendation because it can cause very unpleasant side effects. Hence, the patient should seek doctors advice before taking this medication by himself or herself.
Yes, Roztan 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.
No, use of Roztan does not cause hair loss in the patients who are taking it. However, if you notice any unusual hair loss then consult it with your doctor.
Roztan 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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B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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