Roseday 20 mg Tablet

Roseday 20 mg Tablet is a prescription medicine that contains 20 mg of rosuvastatin in each tablet. It belongs to the statin class of medicines, which are used to lower cholesterol and triglycerides and to help reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke in people at increased cardiovascular risk. Roseday 20 mg Tablet is taken by mouth and is used along with diet and lifestyle changes. This strength is a mid-range option in the Roseday line, so it is not the lowest starting dose and is usually chosen after a doctor reviews your cholesterol levels and overall risk.

How it works: Rosuvastatin in Roseday 20 mg Tablet works by blocking an enzyme your liver needs to make cholesterol. This helps the liver clear more LDL cholesterol from the blood and can lower harmful fats over time.

Roseday 20 mg Tablet is the middle strength in this brand range, between Roseday 5 mg Tablet and Roseday 40 mg Tablet. It may be chosen when a lower dose is not enough, but a doctor does not yet want the highest available strength. Because 20 mg is a stronger dose, it is typically used for patients who need more LDL reduction and have been assessed for tolerance and safety.

• Lower high LDL cholesterol
• Lower total cholesterol and triglycerides
• Raise HDL cholesterol as part of a treatment plan
• Help prevent heart attack and stroke in at-risk adults
• Support treatment of mixed dyslipidemia

• Swallow Roseday 20 mg Tablet whole with a glass of water.
• Take it once daily exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
• You may take it with or without food.
• Try to take it at the same time each day to help you remember.
• Keep following the cholesterol-lowering diet your doctor recommended.
• Do not change to a lower or higher-strength Roseday tablet unless your prescriber tells you to.

Each Roseday 20 mg Tablet provides 20 mg of rosuvastatin per tablet. It is usually taken once daily, but the exact schedule and whether this 20 mg strength is right for you depend on your doctor’s evaluation. Do not take more than 1 tablet in 24 hours unless your prescriber specifically instructs otherwise.

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 tiredness

• Roseday 20 mg Tablet is a higher mid-strength statin dose, so muscle side effects and lab monitoring are more important than with Roseday 5 mg Tablet.
• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease, kidney disease, thyroid problems, or a history of muscle disorders.
• Avoid heavy alcohol use, which can increase liver risk.
• Do not use during pregnancy, and do not breastfeed unless your doctor says it is safe.
• Tell your prescriber about all medicines and supplements you take, especially if you use drugs that can raise rosuvastatin levels.
• Report unexplained muscle pain, weakness, or fever right away, especially if it happens after starting the 20 mg tablet.
• This medicine is not for sudden chest pain or an acute heart attack; seek emergency care for new or severe symptoms.

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

Store Roseday 20 mg Tablet in the original strip or box at room temperature, away from moisture and excess heat.