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Rosutor Gold 20/150 Capsule
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Rosutor Gold 20/150 Capsule

Manufactured byAJANTA PHARMA LTD
ContainsAspirin (150 mg) + Rosuvastatin (20 mg) + Clopidogrel (75 mg)
Description
Rosutor Gold 20/150 Capsule is a combination medicine which may be used for the treatment of acute coronary syndrome, hyperlipidemia, and also for the prevention of ischemic stroke. This medicine is not recommended for use in patients below 18 years of age.
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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Rosutor Gold 20/150 Capsule

  • Abdominal pain
  • Heartburn
  • Constipation
  • Yellow colored eyes or skin
  • Skin rash
  • Irregular heartbeat
  • Drowsiness
  • Irritability
  • Muscle pain
  • Tenderness
  • Weakness
  • Headache
  • Joint pain
  • Acid or sour stomach
  • Diarrhea
  • Excessive air or gas in stomach
  • Redness of the skin especially on the face and neck
  • White patches in the mouth or on the tongue
  • Difficulty in breathing
  • Blood in urine and stools
  • Change in taste
  • Loss of appetite

Uses of Rosutor Gold 20/150 Capsule

What is it prescribed for?

  • Hyperlipidemia
  • Acute Coronary Syndrome
  • Ischemic Stroke
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    The effect of this medicine can be observed within 5-30 minutes of administration of the dose.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The amount of time for which this medicine remains active in the body is not clinically established.
  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
    Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
  • Is this a habit forming medicine?
    No habit-forming tendencies were reported.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine. Your doctor may advise you to discontinue the drug or to discontinue breastfeeding based on your clinical condition.

Bleeding disorder

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients who are suffering from peptic ulcer disease or any bleeding disorder due to the increased risk of worsening the patient's condition.

Allergy

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to aspirin, rosuvastatin, clopidogrel, or any other inactive ingredients present in the formulation.

Active liver disease

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with active liver diseases or any abnormality in the liver function tests due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition.

Severe renal impairment

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with severe kidney diseases (Crcl < 30 mL/min) due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine

Breast-feeding

This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine. Your doctor may advise you to discontinue the drug or to discontinue breastfeeding based on your clinical condition.
General warnings

Gastrointestinal Disease

Use of this medicine may increase the risk of bleeding, therefore not recommended in patients with peptic ulcer disease or any gastrointestinal bleeding. Report any unusual symptoms to the doctor on priority. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.

Cognitive impairment

This medicine should be used with extreme caution since it may the risk of forgetfulness, memory loss, confusion, etc. in some patients. These side effects are reversible and usually disappear once the medicine is discontinued.

Altered blood sugar levels

This medicine may cause an alteration in the blood sugar levels. This risk is especially higher in patients with diabetes mellitus. Close monitoring of blood sugar levels is necessary while receiving this medicine. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.

Myopathy and Rhabdomyolysis

This medicine may cause muscle breakdown and rhabdomyolysis in some patients, a condition which can be fatal. This may cause symptoms such as severe tiredness and weakness. This risk is especially higher in the elderly population and in patients with active muscle disorders. Report any unusual symptoms to the doctor immediately. An alternative treatment option should be considered based on clinical condition.

Alcohol consumption

This medicine should be used with caution in patients who consume large quantities of alcohol due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition.

Use in Children

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients less than 18 years since the safety and efficacy of use are not clinically established.

Kidney Disease

This medicine should be used with caution in patients with kidney diseases due to the increased risk of adverse effects. Close monitoring of the kidney function tests is necessary while receiving this medicine. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.

Driving or Operating machinery

Use of this medicine may cause drowsiness or dizziness in some patients. It is advised that you do not perform any activities such as driving a vehicle or operating machinery if you experience any of these symptoms during treatment with this medicine.

Asthma

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known history of aspirin-sensitive asthma due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition.

Missed Dose

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed dose.

Overdose

Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol

Description

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Instructions

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine

Escitalopram

Methotrexate

Leflunomide

Atazanavir

Cyclosporine

Colchicine

Gemfibrozil

Captopril

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs

Antacids

Disease interactions

Bleeding disorders

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known history of bleeding disorders due to the increased risk of excessive bleeding. An alternative treatment option should be considered based on clinical condition.

Diabetes

This medicine should be used with caution in patients with diabetes due to the increased risk of altered blood sugar levels. Close monitoring of blood sugar levels is recommended for such patients. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary in some cases based on the clinical condition.

Rhabdomyolysis

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with rhabdomyolysis due to the increased risk of renal failure and death. An alternative treatment option should be considered based on clinical condition.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
Take this medicine exactly as advised by your doctor. You may take this medicine with or without food. Do not take in larger amounts than advised/prescribed. Consult the doctor if you experience any undesirable side effects. Ensure that the treatment course is completed. Do not stop the use of this medicine without consulting your doctor.
Miscelleneous

Can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor

To be taken as instructed by doctor

May cause sleepiness

How it works
Asprin works by preventing the platelets to aggregate and also reduces the inflammation. Rosuvastatin reduces the production of cholesterol from the liver, this helps in reducing the cholesterol levels in the blood. Clopidogrel works by preventing the formation of clots in blood vessels and helps in free blood flow.
Legal Status

Unknown

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Classification

Category

Antiplatelet agents, Statins

Schedule

Schedule H

Rosuvastatin - DrugBank [Internet]. Drugbank.ca. 2018 [cited 22 August 2018]. Available from:

https://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB01098

Acetylsalicylic acid - DrugBank [Internet]. Drugbank.ca. 2018 [cited 22 August 2018]. Available from:

https://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB00945

Clopidogrel - DrugBank [Internet]. Drugbank.ca. 2018 [cited 22 August 2018]. Available from:

https://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB00758
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Information on this page was last updated on 20 Mar 2019

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