Jubira 5 Tablet

Jubira 5 Tablet contains rosuvastatin 5 mg in each tablet. It is a statin medicine used to help lower LDL (“bad”) cholesterol, raise HDL (“good”) cholesterol, and reduce triglycerides when diet and lifestyle changes are not enough. Jubira 5 Tablet is also used to help lower the risk of heart attack, stroke, and other cardiovascular problems in people at risk. It is a prescription heart medicine made by Jubilant Pharmova Limited.

How it works: Rosuvastatin works by blocking an enzyme in the liver that the body uses to make cholesterol. In tablet form, Jubira 5 Tablet is swallowed and absorbed to help the liver remove more LDL cholesterol from the blood over time.

Jubira 5 Tablet is the 5 mg tablet strength, which is a lower, standard starting strength for many adults who are beginning rosuvastatin or who need a gentler dose. A doctor may choose Jubira 5 Tablet when cholesterol lowering is needed but a higher dose is not yet appropriate, or when close dose adjustment is preferred. Because there are no other strengths or forms listed for this brand here, this product itself represents the available dose option in this catalog.

• High LDL cholesterol
• Mixed dyslipidemia
• High triglycerides
• Slow plaque buildup in arteries
• Lowering heart attack and stroke risk

• Swallow Jubira 5 Tablet whole with water; do not crush, chew, or split unless your prescriber says it is okay.
• Take it once daily at the same time each day to help you remember it.
• Jubira 5 Tablet may be taken with or without food.
• Follow the exact dose your doctor prescribes; do not increase the tablet count on your own.
• Keep taking it even if you feel well, because cholesterol problems usually do not cause symptoms.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is close to the next dose; do not double up.

Each Jubira 5 Tablet provides rosuvastatin 5 mg. It is usually taken once daily, but the exact schedule and any later dose changes depend on your doctor’s treatment plan and your cholesterol results. The maximum daily dose of rosuvastatin is determined by the prescriber, and patients should not exceed the amount directed.

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 pain
• Abdominal pain
• Nausea
• Constipation
• Weakness
• Dizziness

• Jubira 5 Tablet is a prescription statin and should be used exactly as directed by a clinician.
• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease, kidney disease, thyroid problems, or a history of muscle disorders before starting this 5 mg tablet.
• Avoid heavy alcohol use, since it can increase the risk of liver problems.
• Report any new muscle pain or weakness right away, especially if it is severe or comes with fever or dark urine.
• Do not use this medicine during pregnancy, and tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding.
• This tablet may need extra caution if you are taking medicines that raise rosuvastatin levels or increase muscle side effects.
• Keep all lab appointments, since cholesterol and liver tests may be needed to monitor therapy.

• Cyclosporine
• Gemfibrozil and other fibrates
• Some HIV or hepatitis C medicines
• Warfarin
• Certain antacids containing aluminum or magnesium

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