Rosufree 10 mg Tablet

Rosufree 10 mg Tablet contains 10 mg of rosuvastatin in each tablet. It is a statin medicine used to lower LDL (“bad”) cholesterol, raise HDL (“good”) cholesterol in some people, and reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke when used as part of a heart-healthy plan. Rosufree 10 mg Tablet is taken by mouth and is usually prescribed along with diet changes, exercise, and other risk-factor control.

How it works: Rosuvastatin works by blocking HMG-CoA reductase, an enzyme your liver uses to make cholesterol. In tablet form, Rosufree 10 mg Tablet helps the liver remove more LDL from the blood, which gradually lowers cholesterol levels over time.

Rosufree 10 mg Tablet is a moderate-strength option in the Rosufree range, sitting below Rosufree 20 mg Tablet and Rosufree 40 mg Tablet. A doctor may choose Rosufree 10 mg Tablet when a patient needs cholesterol lowering, but does not need the higher intensities used for more aggressive treatment. It is not meant to be self-adjusted; the right strength depends on your cholesterol level, other medicines, and overall heart risk.

• High LDL cholesterol
• Mixed dyslipidemia
• High triglycerides in some patients
• Prevention of heart attack and stroke risk
• Lowering cholesterol in people with inherited high cholesterol

• Swallow Rosufree 10 mg Tablet whole with water.
• Take it exactly as prescribed, once daily or as directed by your doctor.
• You may take it with or without food.
• Try to take it at the same time each day for consistency.
• Do not crush or chew the tablet unless your doctor or pharmacist tells you to.
• Keep following a cholesterol-lowering diet and exercise plan while taking it.

Each Rosufree 10 mg Tablet provides 10 mg of rosuvastatin. The doctor may prescribe it once daily, but the exact schedule depends on your cholesterol results, age, other medicines, and medical conditions. Do not take more than the prescribed amount; the maximum daily dose is set by your prescriber and is not something to change on your own.

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

Common side effects of Rosuvastatin may include:

• Muscle aches or soreness
• Headache
• Nausea
• Stomach pain
• Weakness
• Constipation
• Tiredness

• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease, kidney disease, thyroid problems, or a history of muscle problems.
• Avoid drinking large amounts of alcohol, since it can increase liver risk.
• Report any unexplained muscle pain right away, especially if you feel feverish or weak.
• Do not use during pregnancy, and do not breastfeed unless your doctor says it is safe.
• Use extra caution if you are older or take multiple medicines, because statin side effects and interactions can be more likely.
• Rosufree 10 mg Tablet is for cholesterol treatment, not for immediate chest pain or a sudden heart attack.
• Follow your doctor’s lab monitoring plan, including cholesterol and liver tests if ordered.

• Cyclosporine
• Gemfibrozil or other fibrates
• Certain HIV or hepatitis medicines
• Warfarin
• Antacids containing aluminum or magnesium, which should be spaced apart if advised

Store Rosufree 10 mg Tablet at room temperature in its original strip/box, away from moisture, heat, and direct light.