Rosave 20 Tablet belongs to the class of medicines known as statins, which reduces bad cholesterol (low-density lipoprotein-LDL) and glyceride level, thereby reducing the risk of heart attack and stroke in the future. High cholesterol, known as hyperlipidemia or dyslipidemia, occurs when there is an excess of the unhealthy balance of cholesterol in the blood. When there is a high cholesterol level in the blood, your arteries get narrowed and clogged, finally contributing to heart diseases like stroke and heart attack. 

Rosave 20 Tablet works by blocking liver enzymes, causing the liver to make less cholesterol. Rosave 20 Tablet increases the uptake and breakdown by the liver of cholesterol already in the blood. Thus, Rosave 20 Tablet lowers the levels of lipids known as cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood when lifestyle changes (like a low-fat diet) on their own have failed. Rosave 20 Tablet reduces the ‘bad’ cholesterol and increases the ‘good’ cholesterol by blocking our body’s production of ‘bad’ cholesterol. It also improves your body’s ability to remove it from your blood.

The possible side effects of Rosave 20 Tablet may include myalgia (muscle pain), asthenia (lack of energy), nausea, headache, abdominal pain, muscle pain, weakness, and daytime drowsiness. Most of these side effects of Rosave 20 Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor. It is important to have your lipid profile checked regularly.

This medicine is only one part of a treatment program that should include a healthy low-fat diet, regular exercise, smoking cessation, moderation of alcohol intake and weight reduction. You can normally eat while taking this medicine, but avoid high-fat foods. Before starting the dose of Rosave 20 Tablet , tell your doctor if you have kidney problems, are pregnant or breastfeeding, have diabetes, severe lung disease, or have musculoskeletal disorders (like myopathy and rhabdomyolysis). You should avoid taking Rosave 20 Tablet with immune system affecting medicine (cyclosporine) or anti-HIV medicines (lopinavir, ritonavir, or atazanavir) as it might have a serious effect.

Swallow it as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it. For patients who have trouble swallowing, open the capsule and sprinkle the contents over a small amount (tablespoon) of soft food (curd, honey, tomato ketchup, vanilla and chocolate flavour pudding) and consume it.

Rosave 20 Tablet lowers the risk of cardiovascular disease and coronary events like heart attack, stroke, and heart-related chest pain (angina). Rosave 20 Tablet is beneficial in patients who are at high risk of these events. It is also prescribed in children (aged eight years or more) suffering from familial hypercholesterolemia (a genetic disease resulting in high cholesterol) along with lipid-lowering pills and other dietary measures. Rosave 20 Tablet plays a vital role in slowing atherosclerosis progress (blocked artery walls of the heart due to fat/lipid deposition leading to heart attack and stroke) in adult patients.

• Myalgia (muscle pain)
• Asthenia (lack of energy)
• Nausea
• Headache
• Abdominal pain
• Muscle pain
• Weakness
• Daytime drowsiness

A prolonged intake of Rosave 20 Tablet may cause muscular disorders like myopathy and rhabdomyolysis with kidney damage. A person taking excess alcohol and affected with liver disease should consult a doctor before its intake. Caution should be exercised if you are taking any blood thinner or anticoagulants like warfarin or coumarin. At least 2 hours gap should be maintained between intake of Rosave 20 Tablet and antacids like magnesium hydroxide and aluminium hydroxide. Increases in HbA1c and fasting glucose levels can be observed if a person regularly takes Rosave 20 Tablet . So you should tell the doctor before having these diabetes tests. Patients with proteinuria (protein in urine) or haematuria (blood in urine) should tell the doctor before taking the Rosave 20 Tablet , as it might require dose adjustment. It is recommended that you should have a liver enzyme test regularly if you are regularly taking Rosave 20 Tablet .

• Keep your weight under control with a BMI of 19.5-24.9.
• Do regular physical activity or exercise.
• Opt for a diet rich in whole grains, fruits, veggies, and low-fat dairy products. 
• Quitting smoking is the best strategy to lower the risk of heart disease. 
• Avoid chronic stress. Try to enjoy and spend time with your loved ones to cope with stress and practice mindfulness techniques. 
• Including heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acid-containing food drinks in your daily diet.