Rosuvastatin (Auro)™

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Rosuvastatin should be used as an adjunct to diet when the response to diet and exercise is inadequate.,Prevention of Cardiovascular Events:,Rosuvastatin is indicated for prevention of major cardiovascular events in men greater than or equal to 50 years old and women greater than or equal to 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).,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,Rosuvastatin is indicated for the treatment of hypercholesterolaemia (excluding heterozygous familial hypercholesterolaemia).,Prior to initiating therapy with 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.

Source: ARTG

• Shelf lifetime is 2 Years
• Store below 25 degrees Celsius

Source: ARTG

Non-composite pack

This medicine contains one component only.

Component

• Tablet, film coated
• Oral
• Pink coloured, round shaped, biconvex film-coated tablets, debossed with J on one side and 54 on the other side.

Source: ARTG

These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4: Prescription Only Medicine.?What is the medicines and poisons schedule?

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• 28
• 30
• 7

Source: ARTG

This medicine is not listed on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS). Talk to your pharmacist about how much it will cost.

Source: PBS

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.

Source: AHT

If you experience a side effect from this medicine, tell your doctor or pharmacist. Or report it directly to the TGA (Therapeutic Goods Administration).

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Source: ARTG

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