{"product_id":"fortius-tablets-5mg","title":"Fortius Tablets 5mg","description":"\u003cp\u003eMedicine Name: Fortius Tablets 5mg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFortius Tablets Specification\u003cbr\u003e________________________________________\u003cbr\u003eRequires Prescription\u003cbr\u003eYes\u003cbr\u003e________________________________________\u003cbr\u003eGenerics\u003cbr\u003eRosuvastatin\u003cbr\u003e________________________________________\u003cbr\u003eUsed For\u003cbr\u003eCholesterol Control\u003cbr\u003e________________________________________\u003cbr\u003eHow it Works\u003cbr\u003eRosuvastatin acts primarily in the liver, the target organ for cholesterol lowering. It increases the number of hepatic LDL receptors on the cell surface, enhancing uptake and catabolism of LDL. Additionally, it inhibits hepatic synthesis of VLDL, reducing the number of both VLDL and LDL particles in circulation.\u003cbr\u003e________________________________________\u003cbr\u003eUsage and Safety\u003cbr\u003eDosage\u003cbr\u003eRosuvastatin (as prescribed by a physician; dose individualized based on lipid levels and treatment goals)\u003cbr\u003e________________________________________\u003cbr\u003eSide Effects\u003cbr\u003eHeadache\u003cbr\u003eDizziness\u003cbr\u003eConstipation\u003cbr\u003eNausea\u003cbr\u003eAbdominal pain\u003cbr\u003eMyalgia\u003cbr\u003eAsthenia\u003cbr\u003eNew-onset diabetes mellitus\u003cbr\u003ePruritus, rash, urticaria\u003cbr\u003eHypersensitivity reactions (including angioedema)\u003cbr\u003eMyopathy, rhabdomyolysis\u003cbr\u003ePancreatitis\u003cbr\u003e________________________________________\u003cbr\u003eDrug Interactions\u003cbr\u003eCoumarin anticoagulants (e.g., warfarin)\u003cbr\u003eGemfibrozil\u003cbr\u003eAntacids containing aluminum or magnesium hydroxide\u003cbr\u003eNiacin\u003cbr\u003e________________________________________\u003cbr\u003eIndication\u003cbr\u003eIndicated for the treatment of:\u003cbr\u003ePrimary hyperlipidemia and mixed dyslipidemia\u003cbr\u003eTo reduce elevated Total-C, LDL-C, ApoB, nonHDL-C, triglycerides\u003cbr\u003eTo increase HDL-C as adjunct to diet in adult patients\u003cbr\u003e________________________________________\u003cbr\u003eWhen Not to Use\u003cbr\u003eHypersensitivity to rosuvastatin or any excipients\u003cbr\u003eActive liver disease, including unexplained persistent elevations in liver enzymes\u003cbr\u003eAny transaminase elevation \u0026gt;3× ULN\u003cbr\u003e________________________________________\u003cbr\u003ePrecautions\u003cbr\u003eBegin with the appropriate starting dose; titrate based on therapeutic response\u003cbr\u003eUse caution in patients with liver impairment or high alcohol intake\u003cbr\u003eMonitor kidney function if proteinuria or hematuria occurs during therapy\u003cbr\u003e________________________________________\u003cbr\u003eWarnings\u003cbr\u003eWarning 1\u003cbr\u003eUse with caution in patients with chronic liver disease or those who consume substantial alcohol.\u003cbr\u003eWarning 2\u003cbr\u003eConsider dose reduction in patients with unexplained proteinuria or hematuria during routine urinalysis.\u003cbr\u003eWarning 3\u003cbr\u003ePrescribe with caution in patients at risk of myopathy\/rhabdomyolysis, such as those with:\u003cbr\u003eRenal insufficiency\u003cbr\u003eHypothyroidism\u003cbr\u003ePersonal\/family history of muscular disorders\u003cbr\u003ePrior muscular toxicity from statins\/fibrates\u003cbr\u003eAlcohol abuse\u003cbr\u003e________________________________________\u003cbr\u003eAdditional Information\u003cbr\u003ePregnancy Category\u003cbr\u003eAlways consult your physician before using this medicine. Rosuvastatin is contraindicated in pregnancy.\u003cbr\u003eStorage\u003cbr\u003eYes — Store at room temperature, protected from direct light and heat.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Wellness Hospital","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53346044084555,"sku":null,"price":220.0,"currency_code":"PKR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0954\/5711\/6491\/files\/JA1_6883.jpg?v=1757316400","url":"https:\/\/wellnesspharmacy.pk\/products\/fortius-tablets-5mg","provider":"The Wellness Hospital","version":"1.0","type":"link"}