Roszet
Rosuvastatin and ezetimibe tablets for high cholesterol and familial hypercholesterolaemia. One cuts cholesterol production, the other blocks absorption in the gut.
- Category
- Cholesterol Management
- Active ingredients
- Rosuvastatin · Ezetimibe
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 40mg + 10mg
Roszet is the reference name. You receive a generic with the same active ingredient and strength.
Supply requirements for Roszet depend on the medicine and destination. The fulfilment partner must confirm them before accepting an order.
Roszet details
- Alternative names
- rosuvastatin, ezetimibe
- Therapeutic class
- HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor, Cholesterol Absorption Inhibitor Combination
- Pharmacological class
- Antihyperlipidaemic Combination
- Contraindications
- active hepatic disease; pregnancy; unexplained aminotransferase elevations
- Minor side effects
- muscle pain; headache; diarrhoea
- Moderate side effects
- abdominal pain; fatigue; elevated liver enzymes
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Althera
- Onset Time
- 1–2 weeks
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Cyclosporine; Gemfibrozil; Warfarin
- Age restrictions
- Approved for adults.
Serious side effects
rhabdomyolysis, requires immediate medical attention; severe hepatotoxicity, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Rosuvastatin and ezetimibe tablets for high cholesterol and familial hypercholesterolaemia. One cuts cholesterol production, the other blocks absorption in the gut.
Mechanism of action
Rosuvastatin limits hepatic cholesterol synthesis while ezetimibe blocks dietary cholesterol absorption inside the small intestine.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Highly contraindicated. Avoid in pregnancy. Breastfeeding: Contraindicated.
What you will receive
Roszet names the medicine you are looking for. What ships is a generic version of it.
- A generic containing Rosuvastatin / Ezetimibe at the strength you pick.
- Which generic brand and maker ships depends on stock and destination.
- Check the active ingredient, strength, form, pack, seal, batch and expiry when it arrives.