Lipirose 5mg Tablet is a lipid-lowering medication (statin). It works by blocking an enzyme (HMG-CoA-reductase) that is required by the body to make cholesterol. It thus lowers "bad" cholesterol (LDL) and triglycerides, and raises "good" cholesterol (HDL).
How to use
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Lipirose 5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Interactions / Warnings
Alcohol CAUTION It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Lipirose 5mg Tablet. Taking alcohol with Rosuvastatin increases the chances of liver dysfunction. warnings Pregnancy CAUTION Lipirose 5mg Tablet is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Human and animal studies have shown significant adverse effects on the fetus. Please consult your doctor. warnings Lactation CAUTION Lipirose 5mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggest that the drug could represent a significant risk to the baby. warnings Driving SAFE Lipirose 5mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive. warnings Kidney CAUTION Lipirose 5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Lipirose 5mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Use of Lipirose 5mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease. warnings Liver CAUTION Lipirose 5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Lipirose 5mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Use of Lipirose 5mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease and active liver disease.
