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Rosubar Tablet 5mg
Rosubar Tablet 5mg

Rosubar Tablet 5mg

Generic Name: Rosuvastatin

Tablet Prescription Required
Manufacturer Barrett
Formula Rosuvastatin

Price

PKR 149.37

per pack

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About Rosubar Tablet 5mg

A daily cholesterol-lowering tablet that helps protect the heart and blood vessels long term.

Rosubar Tablet Uses

  • High LDL cholesterol
  • Mixed dyslipidemia
  • Prevention of heart attack and stroke in high-risk patients
  • Cholesterol management alongside diabetes or existing heart disease
  • Slowing the progression of atherosclerosis

Rosubar Tablet Benefits

  • LDL cholesterol drops effectively even at a low dose
  • Protective HDL cholesterol rises slightly as well
  • Long-term risk of a heart attack or stroke goes down with consistent use
  • Results are best when combined with diet and exercise changes

What Experts Say

Rosuvastatin blocks an enzyme called HMG-CoA reductase in the liver, which the body needs to manufacture cholesterol. With less cholesterol being produced internally, the liver pulls more LDL, the harmful type, out of the bloodstream and lowers it over several weeks.

Doctors prescribe it for high cholesterol, and for people who already have heart disease, diabetes, or a strong family history of early heart attacks, often alongside diet and exercise advice rather than instead of it. Cholesterol and liver function are usually rechecked a few months after treatment starts.

Diets rich in fried food and ghee, combined with rising rates of diabetes and desk-bound jobs, make high cholesterol extremely common, yet many people stop taking a statin on their own once blood work looks normal or they feel fine. Cholesterol control only works with consistent daily use, not with on and off dosing based on how someone feels.

Drug Class

  • HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor (Statin)

Rosubar Tablet Uses in Urdu

  • یہ دوا خون میں خراب کولیسٹرول کو کم کرنے کے لیے استعمال ہوتی ہے۔
  • یہ دل کے دورے اور فالج کے خطرے کو کم کرنے میں مدد دیتی ہے۔
  • یہ ذیابیطس یا دل کی بیماری میں مبتلا افراد کے لیے تجویز کی جاتی ہے۔
  • یہ خون کی نالیوں میں چربی جمع ہونے کے عمل کو سست کرتی ہے۔

Rosubar Tablet 5mg formula

  • Rosuvastatin

Available forms

  • Tablet

How to use Rosubar Tablet 5mg?

  • Take one tablet daily, with or without food.
  • Take at the same time each day, commonly in the evening.
  • Swallow the tablet whole with water.
  • Continue taking it even after cholesterol levels improve, unless told otherwise.

Drug Interactions

  • Cyclosporine: This combination significantly raises rosuvastatin levels in the blood, increasing side effect risk.
  • Warfarin: This combination can enhance the blood-thinning effect, needing closer monitoring.
  • Antacids: Absorption reduces if taken at the same time, so a two-hour gap is advised.
  • Gemfibrozil: The risk of muscle-related side effects rises when the two are combined.

Risks and warnings

  • Muscle Pain: This medicine can cause muscle aches or, rarely, serious muscle breakdown (rhabdomyolysis).
  • Liver Enzyme Changes: Liver enzymes may rise, requiring periodic blood tests.
  • Pregnancy Contraindication: This medicine should not be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
  • Kidney Impairment: Dose adjustment is needed in people with reduced kidney function.

Rosubar Tablet Side Effects

  • Headache
  • Muscle pain or weakness
  • Nausea
  • Abdominal pain
  • Constipation
  • Dizziness
  • Elevated liver enzymes

Storage Conditions

  • Store below thirty degrees Celsius in a dry place.
  • Keep the strip away from direct light and moisture.
  • Keep the container tightly closed.
  • Keep out of reach of children.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the price of Rosubar Tablet 5mg in Pakistan?

The Rosubar Tablet 5mg price in Pakistan is Rs. 149.37

What is Rosubar Tablet 5mg used for?

Rosubar Tablet 5mg is used in the following conditions:
  • High Cholesterol
  • Heart Disease Prevention
  • Stroke Prevention
  • Diabetic Dyslipidemia

What is Rosubar Tablet 5mg composed of?

Rosubar Tablet 5mg is composed of:
  • Rosuvastatin

Do you need a prescription to buy Rosubar Tablet 5mg?

To buy Rosubar Tablet 5mg you must have a prescription signed by your doctor.