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Rosuvastatin (BTC) TM

You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional. Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.

Active ingredients: rosuvastatin

Brand name

(ARTG)

: BTC ROSUVASTATIN rosuvastatin (as calcium) 5 mg tablets blister pack

Download the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet

Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website

What this medicine is used for

(ARTG)

BTC ROSUVASTATIN should be used as an adjunct to diet when the response to diet and exercise is inadequate. ,Prevention of Cardiovascular Events BTC ROSUVASTATIN is indicated for prevention of major cardiovascular events in men ?50 years old and women ?60 years old with no clinically evident cardiovascular disease but with at least two conventional risk factors for cardiovascular disease (hypertension, low HDL-C, smoking, or a family history of premature coronary heart disease). BTC ROSUVASTATIN is indicated to:, Reduce the risk of nonfatal myocardial infarction Reduce the risk of nonfatal stroke Reduce the risk of coronary artery revascularisation procedures.,In patients with hypercholesterolaemia BTC ROSUVASTATIN is indicated for the treatment of hypercholesterolaemia (including familial hypercholesterolaemia). ,Prior to initiating therapy with BTC ROSUVASTATIN , secondary causes of hypercholesterolaemia (e.g. poorly controlled diabetes mellitus, hypothyroidism, nephrotic syndrome, dysproteinaemias, obstructive liver disease, other drug therapy, alcoholism) should be identified and treated.

How to use this medicine

(ARTG)

This medicine contains one component only.

Component :

  • Tablet, film coated
  • Oral
  • Yellow, round, biconvex, film-coated tablet, debossed 5 on one side and R on other side.

Storage conditions

(ARTG)

  • Store below 25 degrees Celsius
  • Store in a Dry Place
  • Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.

Do I need a prescription ?

(ARTG)

These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.

  • 100 tablets in blister pack pack
  • 14 tablets in blister pack pack
  • 15 tablets in blister pack pack
  • 20 tablets in blister pack pack
  • 28 tablets in blister pack pack
  • 30 tablets in blister pack pack
  • 42 tablets in blister pack pack
  • 50 tablets in blister pack pack
  • 56 tablets in blister pack pack
  • 60 tablets in blister pack pack
  • 7 tablets in blister pack pack
  • 84 tablets in blister pack pack
  • 90 tablets in blister pack pack
  • 98 tablets in blister pack pack

Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?

(AHT)

For the active ingredient rosuvastatin

You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.

Reporting side effects

You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.

You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems

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