Roseday 40 mg Tablet

Roseday 40 mg Tablet is a prescription medicine that contains 40 mg of rosuvastatin in each tablet. It belongs to the statin class of medicines, which are used to lower high cholesterol and triglycerides and to reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke in people who need stronger cholesterol control. Roseday 40 mg Tablet is the highest strength in this brand range, so it is meant for patients whose doctor has decided that a lower-strength tablet is not enough. It is taken as an oral tablet and is usually used together with diet and other lifestyle changes.

How it works: Rosuvastatin in Roseday 40 mg Tablet blocks an enzyme in the liver that the body uses to make cholesterol. This helps the liver remove more LDL, or “bad” cholesterol, from the blood and can also help lower triglycerides.

Roseday 40 mg Tablet is stronger than the 5 mg and 20 mg tablets in the same brand range, so it is generally chosen only when a doctor wants a more intensive cholesterol-lowering effect. Because this is the highest strength, it is not the usual starting dose for most people and may be reserved for patients with very high LDL cholesterol or those who have not reached their target on lower strengths.

• High LDL cholesterol
• Mixed dyslipidemia
• High triglycerides
• Lowering risk of heart attack and stroke
• Inherited high cholesterol in selected patients

• Swallow the Roseday 40 mg Tablet whole with water.
• Take it once daily exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
• You can take it with or without food.
• Try to take it at the same time each day.
• Do not split, crush, or chew the tablet unless your doctor tells you to.
• Follow the cholesterol-friendly diet and exercise plan recommended by your clinician.

Each Roseday 40 mg Tablet provides 40 mg of rosuvastatin in one tablet. It is usually taken once a day, but the exact schedule and whether this 40 mg strength is appropriate are decided by the doctor based on your cholesterol levels, medical history, and response to lower doses. The maximum usual dose of rosuvastatin is 40 mg per day, so this strength should not be combined with other rosuvastatin products unless specifically directed.

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

Common side effects of Rosuvastatin may include:

• Muscle aches or pain, which may be more likely at the 40 mg strength
• Headache
• Nausea
• Constipation
• Abdominal pain
• Weakness or tired feeling

• Roseday 40 mg Tablet is a high-strength tablet and should be used only if your doctor has assessed that you need this dose.
• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease, kidney disease, or a history of muscle problems before using this medicine.
• Avoid heavy alcohol use, since it can increase the risk of liver problems.
• Do not use during pregnancy, and do not breastfeed unless your doctor specifically says it is safe.
• Report unexplained muscle pain, weakness, or dark urine right away, especially at this higher strength.
• Let your doctor know about all other medicines and supplements you take because rosuvastatin has important interaction risks.
• Use caution if you have diabetes or are at risk for diabetes, because statins can affect blood sugar in some people.

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

Store Roseday 40 mg Tablet at room temperature in a dry place, away from excess heat and moisture, and keep it in the original strip or box until use.