Rosukem, Rosuvastatin

Rosukem is used for the treatment of high cholesterol. Rosukem is a lipid-lowering medication also known as a statin, that blocks the enzyme HMG-CoA-reductase which is important for the production of cholesterol.

Rosukem

Rosuvastatin

Rosukem

10, 15

Alkem Laboratories

Tablet

5 mg, 10 mg, 20 mg, 40 mg

Rosuvastatin

Uses

Rosukem is used in the treatment of increased triglycerides levels in blood and increased cholesterol levels in blood.

How it Works

Rosukem is known as a statin or HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor. Rosukem regulates the amount of cholesterol and other lipids made by the body. Rosukem works by blocking the action of a the enzyme called HMG-CoA reductase which the body needs to make cholesterol. This lowers the level of cholesterol and directly lowers the risk of heart and blood vessel disease.

Common Side effects

Patients who take Rosukem may suffer from such side effects;

Musculoskeletal pain,
Dyspepsia,
Nasopharyngitis,
Increased liver enzymes,
Increased creatine phosphokinase (CPK) level in blood,
Diarrhoea,
Flatulence,
Constipation,
Allergic reaction,
Headache,
Nausea,
Joint swelling,
Increased glucose level in blood

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