X-plended tablet 20mg

About X-plended tablet 20mg

X-Plended Tablet 20mg Uses

• Treatment of high LDL (bad) cholesterol
• Mixed high cholesterol and raised triglycerides
• Slowing the build up of fatty plaque in arteries
• Reducing the risk of heart attack and stroke in high risk adults

X-Plended Tablet 20mg Benefits

• Powerful LDL cholesterol lowering
• Once daily dosing at any time of day
• Helps raise HDL (good) cholesterol slightly
• Long term cardiovascular protection

What Experts Say

Rosuvastatin is a statin. It blocks the liver enzyme HMG CoA reductase, which lowers the amount of cholesterol made by the liver and increases removal of LDL from the blood. Unlike some statins, it is cleared by the body mainly without heavy liver enzyme processing, which lowers some drug interaction risks.

Cardiology guidelines recommend statins for people with heart disease, diabetes and high cholesterol. Rosuvastatin is one of the most potent statins, so even lower doses can give strong results. Doctors match the dose to your LDL target and overall heart risk.

People of South Asian and East Asian origin can have higher blood levels, so doctors often start with a lower dose. Diet, exercise and regular lipid and liver tests remain part of the plan. Statins are meant for long term use, so stopping without advice can let cholesterol rise again. Ask your doctor how often to repeat your lipid profile and liver tests during treatment.

Drug Class

• HMG CoA reductase inhibitor (statin)
• Lipid lowering agent

X-plended tablet 20mg formula

• Rosuvastatin Calcium

Available forms

• Tablet

How to use X-plended tablet 20mg?

• Take X-Plended Tablet once daily at any time of day, with or without food.
• Swallow the tablet whole with water.
• Keep to a healthy diet and regular activity while on treatment.
• Do not stop or change the dose without your doctor's advice.

Drug Interactions

• Cyclosporine: It raises rosuvastatin levels sharply and should not be combined.
• Gemfibrozil and other fibrates: They increase the risk of muscle damage.
• Warfarin: Rosuvastatin can raise the INR, so blood clotting tests need closer monitoring.
• Aluminum or magnesium antacids: They can lower absorption, so take them at least two hours after X-Plended.

Risks and warnings

• Muscle problems: Report unexplained muscle pain, weakness or dark urine right away.
• Kidney: Dose caution is needed in kidney disease, and urine protein may be checked.
• Liver: Not for use in active liver disease, and liver tests are usually done.
• Pregnancy and breastfeeding: Not recommended, so tell your doctor if you plan a pregnancy.
• Asian ancestry: Higher blood levels occur, so a lower starting dose is often used.

X-Plended Tablet 20mg Side Effects

• Headache
• Muscle pain
• Stomach pain
• Nausea
• Constipation
• Dizziness
• General weakness

Storage Conditions

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