Arvast, Rosuvastatin

Arvast is used in the treatment of increased triglycerides levels in blood and increased cholesterol levels in blood.

Arvast is known as a statin or HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor. Arvast regulates the amount of cholesterol and other lipids made by the body. Arvast works by blocking the action of a the enzyme called HMG-CoA reductase which the body needs to make cholesterol. This lowers the level of cholesterol and directly lowers the risk of heart and blood vessel disease.

Patients who take Arvast may suffer from such side effects;

Musculoskeletal pain,
Dyspepsia,
Nasopharyngitis,
Increased liver enzymes,
Increased creatine phosphokinase (CPK) level in blood,
Diarrhoea,
Flatulence,
Constipation,
Allergic reaction,
Headache,
Nausea,
Joint swelling,
Increased glucose level in blood