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Bempedoic acid + Rosuvastatin
INFORMATION ABOUT BEMPEDOIC ACID + ROSUVASTATIN
Bempedoic acid + Rosuvastatin Uses
Bempedoic acid+Rosuvastatin is used in the treatment of high cholesterol.
How Bempedoic acid + Rosuvastatin works
Bempedoic acid + Rosuvastatin is a combination of two medicines. Bempedoic acid inhibits an enzyme called adenosine triphosphate-citrate lyase (ACL) and blocks the production of cholesterol in the liver. Rosuvastatin blocks an enzyme called HMG-CoA reductase and slows the production of cholesterol in the body to decrease the amount of cholesterol that may build up on the walls of the arteries and block blood flow to the heart, brain, and other parts of the body.
Common side effects of Bempedoic acid + Rosuvastatin
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common
Headache, Muscle pain, Abdominal pain, Weakness, Nausea, Upper respiratory tract infection, Muscle spasm, Increased uric acid level in blood, Back pain, Bronchitis (inflammation of the airways), Pain in extremities, Anemia (low number of red blood cells), Increased liver enzymes
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Written By
Dr. Swati Mishra
BDS
Reviewed By
Dr. Rajeev Sharma
MBA, MBBS
Last updated
19 May 2023 | 03:42 PM (UTC)
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Expert advice for Bempedoic acid + Rosuvastatin
- Inform your doctor if you experience fatigue, muscle weakness, or muscle pain.
- Inform your doctor if you notice signs of liver problems, such as stomach pains, unusually dark urine, or yellowing of skin or eyes. They may check your liver function before starting the treatment and regularly thereafter.
- If you are diabetic, monitor your blood sugar level regularly, as Bempedoic acid + Rosuvastatin may increase your blood sugar level.
- Lifestyle changes, like low-fat and salt diet, exercise, not smoking, and cutting down on the amount of alcohol you normally drink, may help this medicine work better.