Description
Statpure 20 – Strip of 15 Tablets
๐จ Product Name:
Statpure 20 โ Strip of 15 Tablets
๐งช Composition (per tablet):
Active Ingredient | Strength | Class | Function |
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Rosuvastatin | 20 mg | Statin (HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor) | Lowers LDL cholesterol and triglycerides, raises HDL cholesterol, and stabilizes arterial plaques |
๐ฏ Therapeutic Uses:
Statpure 20 is primarily used to treat and manage:
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Hypercholesterolemia (high LDL cholesterol)
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Mixed dyslipidemia (abnormal levels of LDL, HDL, triglycerides)
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Familial hypercholesterolemia (genetic condition with high cholesterol)
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Atherosclerosis (to slow progression of plaque build-up in arteries)
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Cardiovascular risk reduction in patients with:
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Diabetes
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Hypertension
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Smoking history
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Obesity
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History of heart attack or stroke
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โ Rosuvastatin is especially effective at lowering LDL-C and C-reactive protein (CRP), making it one of the most potent statins.
๐ Dosage & Administration:
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Usual Dose: One tablet once daily, or as directed by a physician
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Route: Oral
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Administration: Can be taken with or without food
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Take at the same time each day for consistency
โ ๏ธ Warnings & Precautions:
๐ด Muscle Toxicity (Myopathy / Rhabdomyolysis):
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Rare but serious; report unexplained muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness
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Higher risk in elderly, renal impairment, or with interacting drugs
๐ก Liver Function:
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May increase liver enzymes (ALT, AST)
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Regular liver function tests (LFTs) are advised
๐ต Renal Precaution:
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Use with caution in patients with severe kidney disease
โช Avoid During:
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Pregnancy and breastfeeding (Category X โ contraindicated)
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Active liver disease
๐ Drug Interactions:
Drug/Class | Effect/Concern |
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Cyclosporine, Gemfibrozil, Fibrates | โ Risk of muscle toxicity |
Antacids (Aluminum/Magnesium) | โ Absorption of rosuvastatin (space by 2 hours) |
Warfarin | May increase bleeding risk (monitor INR) |
Alcohol | โ Risk of liver damage |
โ ๏ธ Common Side Effects:
System | Side Effects |
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Muscular | Myalgia, muscle cramps, rarely rhabdomyolysis |
Gastrointestinal | Nausea, constipation, abdominal pain |
Liver | Elevated transaminases |
Neurological | Headache, dizziness |
Others | Fatigue, rash |
๐ Monitoring Parameters:
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Lipid profile (before and during treatment)
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Liver function tests (ALT, AST)
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Creatine kinase (CK) if muscle symptoms occur
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Renal function in at-risk patients
๐ฆ Packaging:
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Comes in a strip of 15 tablets
๐ท๏ธ Storage:
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Store at room temperature (below 25ยฐC)
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Protect from moisture and direct sunlight
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Keep out of reach of children
๐งพ Legal Status (India):
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Schedule H drug โ Prescription required
๐ Summary:
Drug | Purpose |
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Rosuvastatin 20 mg | High-potency statin for lowering LDL cholesterol and reducing cardiovascular risk |
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