Rozavel 40 mg Tablet

Rozavel 40 mg Tablet is a prescription medicine containing 40 mg of rosuvastatin in each tablet. It belongs to the statin class of lipid-lowering medicines and is used to help lower high cholesterol and triglycerides while raising HDL (“good”) cholesterol. Rozavel 40 mg Tablet is also used to reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, and other cardiovascular problems in people at risk. This is the highest-strength Rozavel tablet in our range and is not meant for self-starting or casual use.

How it works: Rosuvastatin in Rozavel 40 mg Tablet works by blocking an enzyme your liver uses to make cholesterol. This helps lower LDL cholesterol and triglycerides and can slow the buildup of fatty deposits in blood vessels.

Rozavel 40 mg Tablet is a high-strength option compared with Rozavel 2.5 mg, 5 mg, 10 mg, and 20 mg tablets. Doctors may choose this strength for people who need a stronger cholesterol-lowering effect after reviewing their labs, heart risk, and tolerance to lower doses. Because it is the highest strength, it is generally reserved for patients who have already been assessed and may need more intensive treatment.

• High LDL cholesterol
• Mixed dyslipidemia
• High triglycerides
• Prevention of heart attack and stroke
• Cardiovascular risk reduction in high-risk patients

• Swallow the Rozavel 40 mg Tablet whole with a glass of water; do not crush or chew it unless your doctor specifically tells you to.
• Take it exactly once daily if prescribed that way, at the same time each day.
• You can take Rozavel 40 mg Tablet with or without food.
• Follow the diet and exercise plan your clinician recommends, because medicine works best with lifestyle changes.
• Do not take more tablets than prescribed, especially with this highest-strength 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 Rozavel 40 mg Tablet provides 40 mg of rosuvastatin per tablet. This strength may be taken once daily when prescribed, but the exact schedule and whether it is appropriate for you must be decided by a doctor based on your cholesterol levels and medical history. The maximum dose is generally 40 mg once per day, and this strength should only be used when a clinician determines that lower strengths are not enough or are otherwise not suitable.

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, which can be more important to report at this high strength
• Headache
• Nausea
• Stomach pain
• Constipation
• Weakness or tiredness

• Rozavel 40 mg Tablet is the highest-strength Rozavel tablet and should only be used under medical supervision.
• Tell your doctor if you have ever had liver disease, kidney problems, or unexplained muscle pain.
• Avoid heavy alcohol use, because it can increase the risk of liver problems.
• Report muscle pain, weakness, or cramps right away, especially if they are new or severe.
• Tell your clinician if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding; statins are generally not used during pregnancy.
• Use caution when taking this medicine with other cholesterol drugs, because muscle-related side effects can become more likely.
• Do not drive or do tasks that need alertness if you feel dizzy or weak after taking it.

• Cyclosporine
• Gemfibrozil or other fibrates
• High-dose niacin
• Warfarin or other blood thinners
• Certain HIV or hepatitis C medicines

Store Rozavel 40 mg Tablet in its original strip or box at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and direct light.