CompositionRXTOR 20 Tablet 10 is a medicine used to manage high cholesterol and triglyceride levels and to protect the blood vessels from long-term damage. It helps reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, and other heart-related complications.
It contains rosuvastatin and belongs to a group of medicines called statins. It works by lowering harmful LDL cholesterol and triglycerides while helping to raise beneficial HDL cholesterol, which helps prevent fatty deposits building up in the arteries. It is usually taken at the same time each day. Continue taking it even if your cholesterol looks normal, as it helps protect your heart over time.
A heart-healthy lifestyle is an important part of cholesterol management. This includes eating a balanced diet low in saturated fat, exercising regularly, maintaining a healthy weight, quitting smoking, and limiting alcohol.
Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor about any liver or kidney problems, unexplained muscle pain, or other medicines you take, and whether you are pregnant or breastfeeding, as it is not suitable then. Contact your doctor promptly if you experience persistent muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness.
