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Rokard 5mg Tablet

Product Of Ekard Life Sciences Private Limited

Composition:

Rosuvastatin (5mg)

Pack of 10 tablet

56.55

MRP ₹65.00

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All Details About Rokard 5mg Tablet

Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Rokard 5mg Tablet

Description:

Rokard 5mg Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called statins. It is used to lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart disease. Cholesterol is a fatty substance that builds up in your blood vessels and causes narrowing, which may lead to a heart attack or stroke.

Rokard 5mg Tablet is a widely prescribed medicine and is regarded as safe for long-term use. It can be taken with a meal or on an empty stomach. You can take it at any time of the day but try to take it at the same time each day. Most people with high cholesterol do not feel ill, but stopping your medicine may increase your cholesterol levels, making your condition worse and increasing your risk of heart disease and stroke.

Uses:

  • Treatment of High cholesterol
  • Prevention of heart attack and stroke

Directions For 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. Rokard 5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Side Effects:

  • Muscle pain
  • Weakness
  • Headache
  • Abdominal pain
  • Dizziness
  • Joint pain
  • Nausea

Warning & Precautions:

This medicine should not be used in conditions such as liver disease. Also, pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers should not take this medicine as it may harm the developing baby. Diabetic patients should monitor their blood sugar levels while taking this medicine, as it may lead to an increase in blood sugar levels.

FAQs:

Q. For how long should I take Rokard 5mg Tablet?
You may need to take Rokard 5mg Tablet for life or for as long as directed by your doctor. The cholesterol levels will be maintained only till you are taking Rokard 5mg Tablet. Stopping Rokard 5mg Tablet without starting a different treatment may increase your cholesterol levels again. This medicine has only a few side effects and is usually considered safe if taken as directed by the doctor.

Q. Does Rokard 5mg Tablet cause weight gain?
No, there is no evidence of Rokard 5mg Tablet causing weight gain. If you are taking Rokard 5mg Tablet and gaining weight, consult your doctor. The doctor may get some investigations done to know the reason for the weight gain.

Q. Does Rokard 5mg Tablet make you tired?
Yes, Rokard 5mg Tablet can make you feel tired. This is because it reduces the energy supply to the muscles in the body. However, the exact reason behind the phenomenon is unknown and needs more research. Tiredness usually occurs after exertion. Generalized fatigue is more often in people with heart disease or those suffering from liver illness. Rokard 5mg Tablet also causes muscle damage which further worsens the tiredness. Therefore, you must consult your doctor if you feel tired while taking Rokard 5mg Tablet.

Q. Should Rokard 5mg Tablet be taken at night?
Rokard 5mg Tablet should be taken once a day. It can be taken in the morning or at night or any time of the day, with or without food. Try taking this medicine at the same time every day. Doing this will help you remember to take it daily.


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