Description: Zyrosa 20 mg is an oral medication used primarily for the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure) and certain types of chronic heart failure. It contains the active ingredient rosuvastatin, a statin that helps lower cholesterol levels in the blood, thereby reducing the risk of cardiovascular events such as heart attacks and strokes. Zyrosa improves overall heart health and supports long-term cardiovascular function.
Ingredients:
- Active Ingredient: Rosuvastatin calcium (20 mg of rosuvastatin per tablet)
- Other Ingredients: Lactose monohydrate, microcrystalline cellulose, croscarmellose sodium, magnesium stearate, hypromellose, titanium dioxide, polyethylene glycol, and other excipients.
Usage Instructions:
- Take Zyrosa exactly as prescribed by your physician.
- The usual starting dose is 10 mg once daily, which may be adjusted to 20 mg based on cholesterol levels and patient response.
- Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water; do not crush or chew.
- Can be taken with or without food.
- Regular blood tests to monitor cholesterol levels and liver function may be required.
- If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with your regular schedule. Do not double the dose to make up for a missed one.
Benefits:
- Effectively lowers LDL (bad) cholesterol and triglyceride levels.
- Helps raise HDL (good) cholesterol levels.
- Reduces the risk of cardiovascular events, such as heart attacks and strokes.
- Improves overall cardiovascular health and supports management of chronic heart failure.
Precautions:
- Do not use if allergic to rosuvastatin or any other ingredients in the tablet.
- Possible side effects include muscle pain, liver enzyme changes, nausea, headache, and digestive issues. Severe side effects like muscle weakness (myopathy) or liver damage require immediate medical attention.
- Use with caution in patients with liver disease, kidney problems, or a history of muscle disorders.
- Inform your doctor of all medications and supplements you are taking to avoid potential interactions, especially with other cholesterol-lowering drugs, certain antibiotics, and antifungals.
- Not recommended for use during pregnancy or breastfeeding without medical advice.
Storage Instructions:
- Store at room temperature, 20-25°C (68-77°F).
- Keep the tablets in their original packaging until use.
- Protect from moisture and direct light.
- Keep out of reach of children.
- Do not use after the expiration date indicated on the package.
Manufacturer:
Zynova
