Loster Tablet 5mg

About Loster Tablet 5mg

Loster Tablet 5mg Uses

• High LDL cholesterol
• Mixed dyslipidemia
• Prevention of heart attack and stroke in high risk patients
• Familial hypercholesterolemia

Loster Tablet 5mg Benefits

• Significant reduction in bad cholesterol (LDL) levels
• Mild increase in good cholesterol (HDL)
• Lower triglyceride levels over time
• Reduced risk of cardiovascular events with long term use

What Experts Say

Rosuvastatin blocks an enzyme called HMG-CoA reductase in the liver. This enzyme is needed to make cholesterol, so blocking it lowers the amount of LDL cholesterol circulating in the blood. Over weeks of use, LDL levels can drop substantially, and the liver also pulls more existing cholesterol out of the bloodstream to compensate.

Doctors prescribe rosuvastatin for patients with high cholesterol who have not responded enough to diet and exercise alone. It is also used in people with existing heart disease or diabetes to lower their future risk of heart attack and stroke. Regular use, not occasional dosing, gives the full benefit, and effects are usually checked with a blood test after a few weeks.

Heart disease is a leading cause of death in Pakistan, closely linked to high cholesterol, smoking and a diet rich in fried food. Rosuvastatin is widely prescribed here because it is effective at low doses and available at an affordable price compared to some newer statins. Patients are usually advised to pair it with regular blood tests and lifestyle changes for the best long term outcome.

Drug Class

• Statin
• HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor

Loster Tablet 5mg formula

• Rosuvastatin Calcium

Available forms

• Tablet

How to use Loster Tablet 5mg?

• Take the tablet once daily, with or without food, at the same time each day.
• Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water.
• Continue taking it even if you feel well, since cholesterol control needs regular use.
• Follow up with your doctor for periodic cholesterol and liver function tests.

Drug Interactions

• Cyclosporine: This combination raises rosuvastatin levels in the blood and increases the risk of muscle related side effects.
• Warfarin: Concurrent use can change the blood thinning effect and needs closer INR monitoring.
• Gemfibrozil: This combination increases the risk of muscle damage.
• Antacids: Aluminum and magnesium based antacids can lower rosuvastatin absorption if taken at the same time.

Risks and warnings

• Muscle Pain: Unexplained muscle pain, tenderness or weakness needs prompt medical attention.
• Liver Function: Liver enzyme levels should be checked before starting and if symptoms of liver problems appear.
• Kidney Disease: Patients with kidney impairment may need a lower starting dose.
• Pregnancy And Breastfeeding: This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
• Diabetes Risk: A small increase in blood sugar levels has been reported with statin use.

Loster Tablet 5mg Side Effects

• Headache
• Muscle aches
• Nausea
• Abdominal pain
• Weakness
• Dizziness
• Raised liver enzymes
• Sleep disturbance
• Rash
• Rare severe muscle breakdown (rhabdomyolysis)

Storage Conditions

• Store below 30°C in a dry place.
• Keep the tablets in their original blister pack.
• Protect from moisture and direct light.
• Keep out of reach of children.