Rozustat 20 Tablet: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Rozustat 20 Tablet Information

Rozustat 20 Tablet is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of High Cholesterol. Rozustat 20 Tablet also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

The correct dosage of Rozustat 20 Tablet depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

Some other side effects of Rozustat 20 Tablet have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Rozustat 20 Tablet 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.

Rozustat 20 Tablet's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Mild while nursing. In addition, Rozustat 20 Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Rozustat 20 Tablet related warnings section.

Rozustat 20 Tablet is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Kidney Disease, Hypothyroidism, Drug Allergy as it can result in adverse effects. Other contraindications of Rozustat 20 Tablet have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Besides this, Rozustat 20 Tablet may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.

You should also be aware that Rozustat 20 Tablet is safe while driving, and is addiction.

Rozustat Benefits & Uses
Rozustat Dosage & How to Take
Rozustat Side Effects
Rozustat Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Rozustat with Other Drugs
Rozustat Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Rozustat
Rozustat Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Rozustat 20 Tablet Benefits & Uses

Rozustat 20 Tablet is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

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

Other Benefits

Rozustat 20 Tablet 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

Rozustat 20 Tablet Related Warnings

Is the use of Rozustat 20 Tablet safe for pregnant women?

Rozustat has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Rozustat without medical advice.

Severe
Is the use of Rozustat 20 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?

Rozustat has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.

Mild
What is the effect of Rozustat 20 Tablet on the Kidneys?

Kidney can be affected by Rozustat. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it. You should take it again only after medical advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Rozustat 20 Tablet on the Liver?

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

Moderate
What is the effect of Rozustat 20 Tablet on the Heart?

Side effects of Rozustat rarely affect the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Rozustat 20 Tablet with Other Drugs

Rozustat 20 Tablet 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

Rozustat 20 Tablet Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Rozustat 20 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Diabetes
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Alcoholism
Hypothyroidism
Trauma
Drug Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Rozustat 20 Tablet

Is this Rozustat 20 Tablet habit forming or addictive?

Rozustat 20 Tablet is not addictive in nature.

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

Rozustat 20 Tablet does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Rozustat 20 Tablet only as per medical advice.

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

No, Rozustat 20 Tablet cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Rozustat 20 Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Rozustat 20 Tablet

Eating certain foods may increase the time it takes Rozustat 20 Tablet to have an effect. You should consult your doctor about it.

Mild
Interaction between Alcohol and Rozustat 20 Tablet

Consuming Rozustat 20 Tablet with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.

Severe

Frequently asked Questions about Rozustat 20 Tablet

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Rozustat in the morning?

Dr. OP Kholwad MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Rozustat 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.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Rozustat cause memory loss?

Dr. Joydeep Sarkar MBBS , Internal Medicine

Yes, use of Rozustat 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

Does Rozustat cause hair loss?

Dr. Chirag Bhingradiya MBBS , Pediatrics

No, use of Rozustat 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.

Question over 5 years ago

Can Rozustat cause diabetes?

Dr. MBBS , General Physician, Other, Obstetrics & Gynaecology

No, Rozustat 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.

Question almost 6 years ago

How does Rozustat work?

Dr. Saurabh Dhamdhere MBBS , Orthopedics

Rozustat 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