Rozucor 20 Tablet is a medicine used to treat high cholesterol. This medicine helps by lowering "bad" cholesterol (LDL) and triglycerides while at the same time raising "good" cholesterol (HDL). Lowering cholesterol levels reduces the risk of heart attack and stroke. It may be used alone or in combination with other medicines. Lifestyle changes like low-fat diet, regular exercise, and smoking cessation may help this medicine to work better. Fatigue, muscle weakness, muscle pain, and stomach pain may be seen as side effects with this medicine. Diabetic patients should monitor their blood sugar levels while using this medicine, as it may lead to an increase in blood sugar levels. This medicine is not safe for pregnant women or those planning to become pregnant.

Uses of Rozucor Tablet

High cholesterol

Rozucor Tablet side effects

Common

Stomach pain
Constipation
Feeling sick
Muscle pain
Weakness
Dizziness
Increased glucose level in blood
Headache

How to use Rozucor Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Rozucor 20 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Rozucor Tablet works

Rozucor 20 Tablet is a lipid-lowering medication (statin). It works by blocking an enzyme (HMG-CoA-reductase) that is required by the body to make cholesterol. It thus lowers "bad" cholesterol (LDL) and triglycerides, and raises "good" cholesterol (HDL).

Rozucor Tablet related warnings

Alcohol

CAUTION

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Rozucor 20 Tablet. Taking alcohol with Rosuvastatin increases the chances of liver dysfunction.

Pregnancy

CAUTION

Rozucor 20 Tablet is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy.
Human and animal studies have shown significant adverse effects on the fetus. Please consult your doctor.

Lactation

CAUTION

Rozucor 20 Tablet is probably unsafe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggest that the drug could represent a significant risk to the baby.

Driving

SAFE

Rozucor 20 Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

Rozucor 20 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Rozucor 20 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Rozucor 20 Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.

Liver

CAUTION

Rozucor 20 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Rozucor 20 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Rozucor 20 Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease and active liver disease.

What if you miss a dose of Rozucor Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Rozucor 20 Tablet, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.

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Expert Advice

Inform your doctor if you experience fatigue, muscle weakness or muscle pain.
Your doctor may monitor your liver function before starting the treatment and regularly thereafter. Inform your doctor if you notice signs of liver problem such as yellowing of skin or eyes, unusually dark urine or stomach pains.
Inform your doctor if you have kidney disease, liver disease or diabetes. If you are diabetic, monitor your blood sugar level regularly as Rozucor 20 Tablet may cause an increase in your blood sugar level.
Do not take Rozucor 20 Tablet if you are pregnant or planning to conceive.

Interaction with Drugs

Taking Rozucor with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

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Brand(s): Samwell

SERIOUS

Imatinib mesylate

Brand(s): Imashil

SERIOUS

Clarithromycin

Brand(s): Clarimac

SERIOUS

Erythromycin

Brand(s): Arthrox

SERIOUS

Cilnidipine

Brand(s): Cilniright

SERIOUS

Itraconazole

Brand(s): Indizole, Itraspan, Itzo

SERIOUS

Danazol

Brand(s): Benzol

SERIOUS

Roxithromycin

Brand(s): Zuroxy, Roxilim, Rox Thro

SERIOUS

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Patient Concerns

Questions Related to Rozucor

High blood pressure and cholesterol

Dr. Aanchal Maheshwari

Ayurveda

Guggul 2 tab twice,arjunarisht 20 ml twice. Also monotor BP

High BP and cholesterol, high liver enzymrd

Dr. Aanchal Maheshwari

Ayurveda

salt restricted diet, take palx seeds 1 spoon twice, daal chini powder half spoon daily, garlic 20-3 cloves daily, totaaly avoid oily food, apple cider vinegar 10 ml daily

Hypoglycemic, heart operated - 2 stents in 2009, taking cholesterol medication but in control, no BP problem, weakness and giddiness.Just wanted to confirm medications and purchase from 1 mg.Morning - Glycomet Sr 500 1 after bf, Rabonik Plus - 1, Calcifit 250 -1. Afternoon - Deplatt A150 -1 aft lunch Dinner - Rozucor F20 - 1, Telpress MT 50 -1, Feronia - xt - 1 aft dinner Tayo - 1 a week

Dr. Sanjay Bhatt

Diabetes Specialist

It is easy to maintain sugar levels.You should have dedication to do regular exercise and maintain your calories intake which your diabetic educator have be told.As only medicine can't help for long time.secondly you you take proper dose of medicine which doctor has adjusted for you as per your reports.thirdly time visit to doctor and do all routine investigations.

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User Feedback

Patients taking Rozucor 20 Tablet

Once A Day

98%

What were the side-effects while using Rozucor 20 Tablet?

Headache

40%

Muscle pain

20%

No Side Effec*

20%

Constipation

20%

*No Side Effect

How do you take Rozucor Tablet?

With food

100%

How much was the improvement?

Excellent80%

Average20%

Please rate Rozucor 20 Tablet on price

Not Expensive56%

Average44%

What are you using Rozucor Tablet for?

High choleste*

37%

High triglyce*

37%

Others

25%

*High cholesterol, High triglycerides

FAQs

Q. Does Rozucor cause weight gain?

No, there is no evidence that Rozucor causes weight gain. If you are taking Rozucor and gaining weight, consult your doctor. The doctor may get some investigations done to know the reason for the weight gain.

Q. Does Rozucor make you tired?

Yes, Rozucor can make you feel tired. However, tiredness can also be due to liver problems or myopathy which are two serious side effects of this medicine. Tiredness that is accompanied by other symptoms like loss of appetite, upper belly pain, yellowing of skin, etc. may be due to liver problems. Therefore, consult your doctor if tiredness persists.

Q. For how long should I take Rozucor?

You may need to take Rozucor for life or for as long as directed by your doctor. The benefits can be felt only for as long as you take it. Stopping Rozucor without starting a different treatment may increase your cholesterol levels again. This medicine has only a few side effects and is usually considered safe if taken as directed by the doctor.

Q. Should Rozucor be taken at night?

Rozucor is taken once a day. It can be taken in the morning or night or any time of the day, with or without food. Try taking this medicine at the same time every day. Doing this will help you remember to take it daily.

Q. What foods should be avoided when taking Rozucor?

Rozucor is used to decrease your blood cholesterol levels. Therefore, to seek the best results of this medicine, you should avoid foods which are high in calories like chips, burgers, fried food, etc. Eat a low-fat, low-cholesterol diet. Be sure to follow all the exercise and dietary recommendations made by your doctor or dietician.

Q. I am still not sure whether I should take Rozucor or not. What should I do?

All medicines have side effects, but the benefits of Rozucor in reducing cardiovascular risk are proven by a large number of studies. However, if you do have any concerns, then discuss it with your doctor. Your doctor will consider and explain to you the benefits of taking Rozucor versus the risks of not taking it at all.

Q. Can Rozucor cause memory loss?

Memory loss may occur with Rozucor in very rare cases. This is generally non-serious and may occur as early as 1 day or may take years to appear. These symptoms may disappear within about 3 weeks of discontinuing Rozucor. However, you should consult your doctor if you experience this side effect as it could be due to some other reason.

Q. Does Rozucor cause diabetes?

Rozucor use is seen to be associated with an increase in blood sugar levels in clinical studies. The increase is similar to as seen in a diabetic patient and you may need treatment for the same. Consult your doctor before taking Rozucor if you are a diabetic.

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Manufacturer/Marketer Address

Off. Ashram Road, Ahmedabad - 380 009., Gujarat, India

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