Loster Tablet 20mg

About Loster Tablet 20mg

Loster Uses

• Treatment of high LDL (bad) cholesterol
• Treatment of high triglyceride levels
• Prevention of heart attack and stroke in high risk patients
• Management of mixed dyslipidemia
• Slowing the progression of atherosclerosis

Loster Benefits

• Lowers LDL cholesterol more effectively than several older statins
• Raises protective HDL cholesterol modestly
• Reduces plaque buildup inside blood vessel walls
• Lowers overall cardiovascular risk when taken consistently

What Experts Say

Rosuvastatin blocks an enzyme in the liver called HMG-CoA reductase, which the liver needs to produce cholesterol. With less cholesterol made internally, the liver pulls more LDL cholesterol out of the bloodstream, which lowers overall levels over several weeks of regular use.

Doctors usually start rosuvastatin at a moderate dose and adjust it based on cholesterol panels done every few months, along with liver function tests. It is commonly paired with diet changes, weight management, and regular exercise rather than used as a stand alone fix for heart risk.

Many people stop refilling cholesterol tablets once they feel well, since high cholesterol rarely causes obvious symptoms on its own until damage has already built up quietly over years. Diets rich in fried food and ghee, common in daily routines, make consistent statin use even more important for long term heart protection and overall wellbeing.

Drug Class

• Statin (HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor)

Loster Tablet 20mg formula

• Rosuvastatin

Available forms

• Tablet

How to use Loster Tablet 20mg?

• Take Loster once daily, with or without food.
• Swallow the tablet whole with water.
• Take it at the same time each day for best results.
• Continue a low fat diet and regular activity alongside treatment.
• Get liver function and cholesterol levels checked as advised.

Drug Interactions

• Cyclosporine: This immunosuppressant can raise rosuvastatin blood levels and increase muscle related side effects.
• Gemfibrozil: Combining this with rosuvastatin increases the risk of muscle damage.
• Warfarin: Rosuvastatin may increase warfarin's blood thinning effect, requiring closer INR monitoring.
• Antacids: Taking antacids at the same time can reduce rosuvastatin absorption.

Risks and warnings

• Muscle Pain: Rosuvastatin can rarely cause muscle pain, weakness, or in severe cases, muscle breakdown.
• Liver Effects: The medicine can raise liver enzymes, so periodic liver tests are recommended.
• Pregnancy Warning: Rosuvastatin should not be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
• Kidney Impairment: Lower doses are needed in patients with reduced kidney function.

Loster Side Effects

• Headache
• Muscle aches
• Nausea
• Abdominal pain
• Weakness
• Dizziness
• Constipation
• Mild memory fog (uncommon)

Storage Conditions

• Store below 30°C in a dry place.
• Keep the strip away from direct sunlight and moisture.
• Do not use after the printed expiry date.
• Keep out of reach of children.