Rosuvas EZ 20 mg Tablet is used in the treatment of hyperlipidemia (high cholesterol), prevention of heart attack, and prevention of stroke. The detailed uses of Rosuvas EZ 20 mg Tablet are as follows:<ul><li>Cholesterol Management: Rosuvas EZ 20 mg Tablet is primarily used to lower LDL cholesterol (commonly known as 'bad' cholesterol) and triglycerides in the blood, reducing the risk of heart disease.</li><li>Cardiovascular Risk Reduction: By lowering cholesterol levels, Rosuvas EZ 20 mg Tablet significantly decreases the chances of heart attacks and strokes in individuals with cardiovascular conditions or risk factors.</li><li>Familial Hypercholesterolemia Treatment: Rosuvas EZ 20 mg Tablet is prescribed to manage lipid levels in patients with familial hypercholesterolemia, a genetic disorder leading to very high cholesterol levels.</li><li>Improving HDL Cholesterol: Rosuvas EZ 20 mg Tablet also boosts HDL cholesterol ('good' cholesterol), promoting better heart health.</li></ul>

Medicinal Benefits:

Rosuvas EZ 20 mg Tablet taken with dietary measures helps in the treatment of high cholesterol especially for heart patients when initial dietary measures fail to lower cholesterol.
Rosuvas EZ 20 mg Tablet lowers the risk of cardiovascular disease and risk of coronary events like heart attack, stroke, and heart-related chest pain (angina).
Rosuvas EZ 20 mg Tablet contains rosuvastatin, which is a lipid-lowering medicine that prevents your body from making bad cholesterol (LDL) while increasing 'good' cholesterol (HDL) levels.
It blocks liver enzymes causing the liver to make less cholesterol. So, Rosuvas EZ 20 mg Tablet increases the uptake and breakdown by the liver of cholesterol already in the blood.
Ezetimibe is a cholesterol absorption inhibitor that prevents the absorption of cholesterol from the intestines.
Together, Rosuvas EZ 20 mg Tablet provides a better decrease in cholesterol in your body.

FAQs

What is the use of Rosuvas EZ 20 mg Tablet ?

Rosuvas EZ 20 mg Tablet is used to treat high cholesterol levels. It lowers the risk of cardiovascular disease and risk of coronary events like heart attack, stroke, and heart-related chest pain (angina).

Can I take Rosuvas EZ 20 mg Tablet along with fusidic acid (an antibiotic)?

Usually, it is not safe to take Rosuvas EZ 20 mg Tablet with fusidic acid as it may lead to muscle weakness, tenderness, or pain. Please consult your doctor before taking Rosuvas EZ 20 mg Tablet along with fusidic acid.

How does Rosuvas EZ 20 mg Tablet work?

Rosuvas EZ 20 mg Tablet works by preventing your body from making bad cholesterol (LDL) while increasing good cholesterol (HDL) levels.Â It increases the uptake and breakdown of cholesterol already in the blood by the liver.

If I feel better, can I stop taking Rosuvas EZ 20 mg Tablet ?

No, Rosuvas EZ 20 mg Tablet should not be stopped even if you feel better as it leads to worsening of your condition. Please consult your doctor if you feel better and do as advised.

Can Rosuvas EZ 20 mg Tablet be taken at night?

Yes, Rosuvas EZ 20 mg Tablet can be taken at night or any other time with or without food. It is better to take it at a fixed time.

Is there any lifestyle help for reducing bad cholesterol in our blood?

Increase your daily diet with fiber, fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and fish, and cut saturated fat as well. Stop smoking and drinking and try to work out every day as well.