BRAND NAME:
Rosulin
GENERIC NAME:
Rosuvastatin
DESCRIPTION:
Rosuvastatin is a selective and competitive inhibitor of HMG-CoA reductase, the rate-limiting enzyme that converts 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A to mevalonate, a precursor for cholesterol.
COMPOSITION:
Rosuvastatin calcium
INDICIATIONS:
Rosulin is indicated as an adjunct to diet to reduce elevated total-C, LDL-C, non-HDL-C, ApoB, and triglycerides levels and to increase HDL-C in patients with primary hypercholesterolemia and mixed dyslipidemia.
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION:
Rosulin 5mg, 10mg, and 20mg once daily
CONTRAINDICATIONS:
Rosuvastatin is contraindicated in patients allergic to any component of the product. In patients with active liver disease.
PRESENTATION:
Rosulin 5mg, 10mg, and 20mg tablets in Alu-Alu blister pack of 10’s