Rosuvas

Rosuvas (Rosuvastatin Calcium) is used to lower high levels of fatty substances in the blood called lipid (mainly cholesterol and trigylcerides), when changes to diet and exercise have failed to do this.

Treatment with Rosuvas (Rosuvastatin Calcium) is usually started with on 10mg tablets taken once a day. Your physician will decide the dosage best for your condition. The maximum daily dose is 40mg. Swallow each tablet whole with a drink of water. You can take your tablet at any time of the dy, with or without food. Do not stop taking your tablets, even if you are feeling well, unless your physician tells you to or unless you become pregnant.

Possible side effects of Rosuvas (Rosuvastatin Calcium) include:

• Sleep disturbances
• Slight memory loss
• Feeling confused
• Pain in the joints
• Depression

If any of the side effects mentioned here persist or become more serious, you must tell your doctor straight away. It is also important to note that more severe side effects may occur (although this is considered to be less common). If you notice muscular pain, fever, discoloured urine, flu symptoms, severe fatigue or any other side effects which are not mentioned here, you must consult your doctor immediately.

Before you begin using this medication, it is essential that you inform your doctor if you have a history of kidney disease, liver problems or alcohol abuse.

Under no circumstances should this medication be taken by a pregnant woman. Also, reliable contraception should be used in order to ensure that a pregnancy does not occur. Tell your doctor immediately if you become pregnant while taking this medication.