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Xenecor Tablet 10mg
Xenecor Tablet 10mg

Xenecor Tablet 10mg

Generic Name: Rosuvastatin

Tablet Prescription Required
Manufacturer ICI Pakistan Limited
Formula Rosuvastatin

Price

PKR 280

per pack

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About Xenecor Tablet 10mg

A daily tablet that lowers cholesterol and protects heart health.

Xenecor Tablet 10mg Uses

  • High cholesterol (hypercholesterolemia)
  • Mixed dyslipidemia
  • Reducing risk of heart attack and stroke
  • Prevention in patients with diabetes or heart disease risk

Xenecor Tablet 10mg Benefits

  • Lowers LDL cholesterol effectively
  • Once daily dosing improves adherence
  • Can be taken at any time of day
  • Slows progression of artery plaque buildup

What Experts Say

Xenecor contains rosuvastatin, a statin that blocks an enzyme the liver needs to make cholesterol. Lowering LDL, the harmful type of cholesterol, reduces the fatty buildup inside artery walls that eventually leads to heart attacks and strokes over time if left untreated for years on end.

Cardiologists typically check a lipid profile and liver enzymes before starting treatment and again a few months later to confirm the dose is working well. It is usually paired with dietary changes, regular exercise and quitting smoking rather than used as a standalone fix for high cholesterol.

Heart disease remains one of the leading causes of hospital admission in adults over forty here, and statins like this one are now a routine part of prevention plans for anyone with diabetes, high blood pressure or a family history of early heart attacks and strokes at a young age, particularly in busy urban households.

Drug Class

  • Statin (HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor)

Xenecor Tablet 10mg Uses in Urdu

  • یہ خون میں کولیسٹرول کی زیادتی کو کم کرنے کے لیے استعمال ہوتی ہے۔
  • یہ دل کے دورے اور فالج کا خطرہ کم کرنے میں مدد دیتی ہے۔
  • یہ ذیابیطس یا دل کے مرض کے خطرے والے مریضوں کے لیے تجویز کی جاتی ہے۔
  • یہ شریانوں میں چکنائی جمع ہونے کے عمل کو سست کرتی ہے۔

Xenecor Tablet 10mg formula

  • Rosuvastatin

Available forms

  • Tablet

How to use Xenecor Tablet 10mg?

  • Take one tablet daily, with or without food.
  • Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water.
  • Take it at the same time each day for best results.
  • Continue taking it even if you feel well, since cholesterol control needs consistency.
  • Attend follow up blood tests as advised by your doctor.

Drug Interactions

  • Cyclosporine: This drug significantly raises rosuvastatin levels and muscle toxicity risk.
  • Warfarin: Rosuvastatin can increase the blood thinning effect of warfarin.
  • Antacids: Taking antacids at the same time can reduce rosuvastatin absorption.
  • Gemfibrozil: Combined use raises the risk of serious muscle related side effects.

Risks and warnings

  • Muscle pain: Statins can rarely cause serious muscle breakdown, report unexplained muscle pain promptly.
  • Liver function: Liver enzymes should be checked before and during treatment.
  • Pregnancy: This medicine should not be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
  • Diabetes risk: Statins can slightly raise blood sugar levels in some patients.
  • Kidney disease: Use a lower dose in patients with significant kidney impairment.

Xenecor Tablet 10mg Side Effects

  • Muscle aches
  • Headache
  • Nausea
  • Stomach pain
  • Weakness
  • Dizziness
  • Constipation

Storage Conditions

  • Store below 30 degrees Celsius in a cool, dry place.
  • Keep the tablets in their original blister pack away from moisture.
  • Protect from direct sunlight and heat.
  • Discard tablets after the printed expiry date.
  • Keep out of reach of children.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the price of Xenecor Tablet 10mg in Pakistan?

The Xenecor Tablet 10mg price in Pakistan is Rs. 280

What is Xenecor Tablet 10mg used for?

Xenecor Tablet 10mg is used in the following conditions:
  • High cholesterol
  • Heart attack prevention
  • Stroke prevention

What is Xenecor Tablet 10mg composed of?

Xenecor Tablet 10mg is composed of:
  • Rosuvastatin

Do you need a prescription to buy Xenecor Tablet 10mg?

To buy Xenecor Tablet 10mg you must have a prescription signed by your doctor.