What is Surotadina 10mg?

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1. What is Surotadina 10mg?

Surotadina is a drug used in the treatment of hypercholesterolemia. In Surotadina drug besides the main active ingredient is rosuvastatin - belonging to the group of HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors, Surotadina also contains excipients such as: microcrystalline cellulose, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate.... to help ensure solubility, volume , tablet stability.
On the market, Surotadina drugs are available in 3 concentrations:
Surotadina 5mg Drugs Surotadina 10mg Surotadina 20mg drugs

2. What are the effects of Surotadina?

Surotadina drug with the main active ingredient is rosuvastatin is commonly used in the treatment of high blood cholesterol.
Specifically, the drug Surotadina is specifically indicated in the following cases:
Treatment in patients with hypercholesterolemia, mixed dyslipidemia type IIb Prevention of cardiovascular complications in patients at risk In addition, Surotadina is also indicated in some other diseases when prescribed by a doctor.

3. How is Surotadina used?

Surotadina is used as prescribed by the doctor. You can refer to the dose of Surotadina as follows: Using a starting dose of 5-10mg/day, the selection of starting dose should be based on blood cholesterol levels and the patient's cardiovascular risk if necessary. Adjust the dose every 4 weeks depending on the severity of the disease.
Recommended dosage in some specific cases is as follows:
Used to treat hypercholesterolemia: The maximum dose of 40 mg should only be used in patients with severe hypercholesterolemia at high cardiovascular risk. If Surotadina is used in combination with protease inhibitors, the maximum dose is 10mg/day. Used to prevent cardiovascular complications: dose is 10mg/day Surotadina dosage in the elderly: Patients over 70 years old should use the dose is 5mg/day. Dosage of Surotadina in the elderly with renal failure: The starting dose for patients with moderate renal impairment with creatinine clearance < 60ml/min is 5mg/day. Absolutely do not use the dose of 40mg / day for patients with moderate renal impairment. Dosage of Surotadina for patients with risk factors for myopathy: The starting dose is 5mg/day. Absolutely do not use a dose of 40mg/day for these patients.

4. Contraindications of the drug Surotadina

Surotadina is contraindicated in the following subjects:
Patients with severe renal failure. Patients with a history of allergy or hypersensitivity to any ingredient of Surotadina. Children under 10 years old. The patient has a musculoskeletal disorder. Patient is taking cyclosporin. Women who are pregnant, planning to become pregnant and are breastfeeding; Women of childbearing age do not use contraception. Patients with galactose intolerance or glucose-galactose malabsorption. Patients with active liver disease. Time to use Surotadina: You can take Surotadina at any time of the day, during or outside of meals.

5. Surotadina side effects

Like any other medicine, Surotadina can cause unwanted effects for users. The specific side effects of the drug Surotadina are as follows:
Headache, dizziness, dizziness. Abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, constipation. Itching, rash, urticaria. Thrombocytopenia, pancreatitis, pancreatic diabetes. Polyneuropathy, hepatitis, arthralgia. Depression, sleep disturbance, cough, shortness of breath .... During the use of Surotadina medicine, if you experience any unwanted effects of the drug, please notify your doctor or go to a medical facility immediately. nearest economy.

6. What to do if you forget a dose of Surotadina

If you forget to take a dose of Surotadina, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose of Surotadina, skip the missed dose and take your next dose exactly as directed by your doctor. Never take a double dose of Surotadina to make up for a missed dose.

7. Drug interactions

Some drugs and foods can cause interactions when used with Surotadina. Drug interactions can increase the likelihood that a medication a patient is taking or increase the effect of a medication's side effects.
Surotadina may interact with the following drugs:
The drug cyclosporin. Lipid-lowering agents and Gemfibrozil. Vitamin K antagonists, Colchicine. Protease inhibitors such as atazanavir, atazanavir + ritonavir, lopinavir + ritonavir. Medicines ezetimibe, antacid, antibiotic erythromycin Oral contraceptives. Surotadina can affect liver function, so while taking the drug you should avoid drinking beer, wine and alcoholic beverages. In addition, when prescribed Surotadina, you need to tell your doctor all the drugs and supplements you are currently using.

8. Note when using drugs

Use caution when using Surotadina in the following specific cases:
Patients with liver and kidney disease. Patients with risk factors for muscle diseases, prone to rhabdomyolysis such as hypothyroidism, have a personal or family history of muscle diseases. Therefore, during the course of taking Surotadina, you need to immediately report symptoms such as pain, fever, muscle weakness or unexplained cramps to the treating doctor. Patient is addicted to alcohol. Elderly patients over 70 years old. Concomitant use with fibrates. Stop using Surotadina if creatinine kinase > 5 x ULN Store Surotadina at room temperature, in a cool, dry place, away from light and reach of children.
Surotadina drug is indicated in some cases such as: dyslipidemia, hypercholesterolemia. To ensure the effectiveness of treatment and avoid side effects, patients need to take medicine according to prescription or consult a doctor, pharmacist for advice.
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