Consivas 5 Tablet

Consivas 5 Tablet is a prescription tablet that contains rosuvastatin 5 mg in each tablet. Rosuvastatin belongs to the statin class of medicines, which are used to lower LDL (“bad”) cholesterol and triglycerides and to help raise HDL (“good”) cholesterol. Consivas 5 Tablet may also be used to lower the risk of heart attack, stroke, and other cardiovascular problems in people who are at risk. It is made by Emcure Pharmaceuticals, India, and is supplied as a strip/box of 10 tablets.

How it works: Rosuvastatin in Consivas 5 Tablet blocks an enzyme your liver uses to make cholesterol, which helps lower the amount of LDL cholesterol in the blood. This tablet form makes it easy to take once daily while the medicine works steadily over time to improve cholesterol levels and reduce heart risk.

Consivas 5 Tablet is the lower-strength tablet in this product line, and it is often chosen when a doctor wants a gentler starting point or a maintenance dose. Compared with Consivas 20 Tablet, this 5 mg strength may be better suited for people who need less cholesterol lowering, are more sensitive to statins, or need careful dose adjustment based on response and lab results. The effect is not immediate, so your doctor may use this strength and then adjust it later if needed.

• High LDL cholesterol
• Mixed dyslipidemia
• High triglycerides
• To help raise HDL cholesterol
• To reduce cardiovascular risk in selected patients

• Swallow Consivas 5 Tablet whole with a glass of water.
• Take it once daily at the same time each day unless your prescriber gives different instructions.
• You may take it with or without food.
• Do not crush or chew the tablet unless your doctor or pharmacist tells you to.
• Follow a heart-healthy diet and exercise plan along with the tablet.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is almost time for the next dose; do not double up.

Each Consivas 5 Tablet contains rosuvastatin 5 mg, which is a lower tablet strength and may be used as a starting or maintenance dose. It is usually taken once daily, but the exact dose and whether it should be increased depend on your cholesterol goals, kidney function, age, and other medicines. The maximum daily dose is determined by your doctor; do not take more than prescribed.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Rosuvastatin may include:

• Headache
• Muscle aches or soreness
• Nausea
• Abdominal pain
• Constipation
• Weakness or fatigue
• These may be more noticeable when starting treatment or after a dose change

• Use caution if you have liver disease or a history of unexplained abnormal liver tests.
• Tell your doctor if you have kidney problems, because dose selection may need extra care.
• Report any muscle pain or weakness promptly, especially if you also have fever or feel very unwell.
• Limit alcohol, since heavy drinking can increase liver-related risk.
• Tell your clinician if you are pregnant, trying to become pregnant, or breastfeeding; rosuvastatin is not used during pregnancy.
• This is a prescription-strength statin tablet; do not use it for sudden chest pain or as a substitute for emergency heart treatment.
• Keep all follow-up lab appointments so your doctor can monitor cholesterol response and safety.

• Cyclosporine
• Gemfibrozil or other fibrates
• Warfarin
• Certain HIV or hepatitis C medicines
• Some antacids containing aluminum or magnesium, which can reduce absorption if taken too close together

Store Consivas 5 Tablet in its original strip/box at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and direct light.