Coltro, Rosuvastatin

Coltro  is used for the treatment of high cholesterol. Coltro is a lipid-lowering medication which is also called a statin. Coltro works to block the enzyme HMG- CoA-Reductase which is responsible for the production of cholesterol in the body. 

Coltro

Rosuvastatin

Coltro

10

Intas Pharma

Tablet

5 mg, 10 mg, 20 mg

Rosuvastatin

Uses

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

How it Works

Coltro is known as a statin or HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor. Coltro regulates the amount of cholesterol and other lipids made by the body. Coltro 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.

Common Side effects

Patients who take Coltro 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

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