Cholesterol in the human body is a vital substance, the content of which must, however, comply with the norm, an excess or lack of it is clearly harmful.
In particular, arteriosclerosis arises from an increase in the low blood density of cholesterol in the blood - a change in the elasticity and patency of blood vessels.
At the moment, the basis for the prevention of diseases of the cardiovascular system generated by atherosclerosis are drugs that regulate cholesterol metabolism.
One of the high-quality lipid-lowering (lowering the concentration of certain lipid groups) drug is Rosart. Analogues of this tool are also effective. In medical practice, widely used means "Akorta", "Mertenil"
Structure
Drugs belong to the group of lipid-lowering drugs. Available in the form of tablets of a slightly pink round color. The main substance in the composition is rosuvastatin. Medications can be dispensed in various dosages. Drugs are dispensed in blisters, 10 tablets each.
Instructions for use must be studied before using the Rosart product. Analogs also should not be used without the advice of a doctor.
Act
The maximum effect of the drug is in the liver. There cholesterol and lipid metabolism are normalized. The lipid-lowering effect depends on the prescribed therapeutic dose. After a weekly intake of the drug, a therapeutic effect occurs. After two weeks of treatment, the patient can observe a significant weight loss.
The maximum effect of the Rosart, Akorta, or Mertilin preparations can be observed after 30 days of administration. The active component is excreted mainly through the intestine in an unchanged form. Excellent reviews have drugs "Akorta" and "Rosart." The price of medicines is about 500 rubles per pack.
Indications
These drugs are prescribed for the treatment of primary or mixed hypercholesterolemia according to Fredricksen. It is also used as an additive to diet and physical activity aimed at weight loss.
Medications are the basis of preventive methods for atherosclerosis, diabetes mellitus, myocardial infarction, stroke. Before starting treatment, it is worthwhile to carefully study the indications for the use of Rosart. Analogs, price - all this can be obtained from a pharmacist in a pharmacy.
Contraindications
You can not use drugs with hypersensitivity to the components, with a violation in the liver and kidneys. The drug is contraindicated during pregnancy and lactation, myopathy, lactose intolerance.
There are also age restrictions. Medicines are not prescribed for minors. For alcoholism, do not use Rosart tablets. Analogs are also advisable to apply after consulting a specialist.
Dosage
Without fail, the patient during the treatment with the drug must follow an appropriate diet and exercise. The medicine can be taken at any time of the day. The tablet is not chewed, washed down with a small amount of liquid.
The initial dose of the drug is 10 mg once a day. After a month, if necessary, the dosage can be increased to 40 mg. According to this scheme, Mertenil, Akorta and Rosart funds are accepted. Analogs usually have similar indications and features of use.
Side effects
Medications can cause many unpleasant symptoms. In most cases, when taking the tablets, the patient has back pain, dizziness, headache, tremor, sleep disturbances, nausea, diarrhea, increased irritability, impaired coordination, increased sweating. Most often, such symptoms are temporary and disappear within a few days after the start of therapy.
The drug "Roxer"
This is a lipid-lowering drug that affects cholesterol metabolism and helps prevent atherosclerosis. The main substance of the drug is rosuvastatin. Available in the form of tablets of 5, 10, 20 and 40 mg. A drug is used to treat hypercholisterinemia and combined dyslipidemia. Helps reduce blood cholesterol and normalize the metabolic process. Pills are also prescribed for low-efficiency diets and exercise with forced weight loss for therapeutic reasons. A drug is widely used for the prevention of atherosclerosis, diabetes mellitus, diseases of the cardiovascular system. For the treatment of hypertriglyceridemia, not only "Akorta" and "Rosart" are prescribed. Analogs are also often used.
It is not recommended to prescribe a medicine in the acute period of liver and kidney diseases, with increased sensitivity to the components of the drug. For patients over 65 years of age, the medicine should be taken with caution. Not prescribed for minors.
The medication has the same effect as the Rosart remedy. The price of Roxer's tablets does not exceed 450 rubles. Which drug to choose in a particular case, the doctor will tell.