Bestcol 55mg
Tablet
Biopharma Ltd.
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| Alcohol | CAUTION Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Bestcol 5. Please consult your doctor. |
| Pregnancy | UNSAFE Bestcol 5 is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful ef... View More |
| Breastfeeding | UNSAFE Bestcol 5 is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby. |
| Driving | SAFE Bestcol 5 does not usually affect your ability to drive. |
| Kidney | CAUTION Bestcol 5 should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Bestcol 5 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
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| Liver | CAUTION Bestcol 5 should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Bestcol 5 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
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Introduction
Bestcol 5 belongs to a group of medicines called statins. It is used to lower cholesterol and to reduce the risk of heart disease. Cholesterol is a fatt... View More
Uses of Bestcol 5
- High cholesterol
- Prevention of heart attack and stroke
Side effects of Bestcol 5
- Muscle pain
- Weakness
- Headache
- Abdominal pain
How to use Bestcol 5
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Bestcol 5 may be taken wit... View More
How Bestcol 5 works
Bestcol 5 is a lipid-lowering medication (statin). It works by blocking an enzyme (HMG-CoA-reductase) that is required by the body to make cholesterol, ... View More
What if you forget to take Bestcol 5?
If you miss a dose of Bestcol 5, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your... View More
- Bestcol 5 treats high cholesterol by lowering "bad" cholesterol (LDL) and triglycerides (fats). It should be taken in addition to regular exercise and l... View More
- In general, Bestcol 5 is safe. It may cause diarrhea, gas or an upset stomach. If any of these happen to you, take it with food.
- Inform your doctor if you experience fatigue, muscle weakness or muscle pain.
- Your doctor may check your liver function before starting the treatment and regularly thereafter. Inform your doctor if you notice signs of liver proble... View More
- Inform your doctor if you have kidney disease, liver disease or diabetes before starting treatment with this medicine. If you are diabetic, monitor your... View More
- Do not take Bestcol 5 if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Indication
Hyperlipidaemias, Primary hypercholesterolaemia (heterozygous familial hypercholesterolaemia), mixed dyslipidaemia, homozygous familial hypercholesterol... View More
Administration
May be taken with or without food.
Adult Dose
Oral Hypercholesterolemia, Hypertriglyceridemia, hyperlipidemia, mixed dyslipidemiaProphylaxis of cardiovascular events in high-risk patients Adult: I... View More
Child Dose
Oral Child Heterozygous familial hypercholesterolaemia: >10 yr Initially, 5 mg once daily, may be adjusted at intervals of at least 4 wk. Max: 20 mg... View More
Renal Dose
Renal impairment Severe (CrCl <30 mL/min/1.73m²) and not on hemodialysis: Decrease starting dose to 5 mg PO qDay; not to exceed 10 mg PO qDay CrCl>30m... View More
Contraindication
Severe renal impairment, active liver disease, unexplained persistent elevations of serum transaminases; hypersensitivity. Pregnancy, lactation.
Mode of Action
Rosuvastatin is a selective and competitive inhibitor of HMG-CoA reductase, the rate-limiting enzyme in cholesterol synthesis. It increases the number o... View More
Precaution
Patients w/ predisposing factors for myopathy (e.g. untreated hypothyroidism, renal impairment), history of chronic liver disease and alcoholism. Monito... View More
Side Effect
>10% Myalgia (3-13%) 1-10% Arthralgia (10%),Diabetes mellitus, new onset (3%),Pharyngitis (9%),Headache (6%),Asthenia (up to 5%),Dizziness (4%),CPK... View More
Interaction
May increase serum levels of warfarin and oral contraceptives. May increase serum levels w/ itraconazole, HIV protease inhibitors. May decrease serum le... View More
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