COMPOSITION

Introduction

Suprova 10 tablet contains rosuvastatin . It belongs to the class of statins (HMG Co A reductase) which mainly use to treat  high cholesterol.

Indication

• Helps in lowering bad cholesterol
• It increases high density lipoproteins ( good cholesterol)
• Slows atherosclerosis
• Reduces the risk of stroke

Dosage

Once daily

Mechanism of action

The drug produces its pharmacological action by inhibiting HMG Co  A  reductase enzyme. this enzyme mainly converts 3-hydroxy3methylglutaryl coenzyme A to mevalonate which is a precursor of cholesterol. It reduces the LDL and VLDL in body.

Pharmacology

Absorption

After oral administration of the drug attains peak plasma concentration in 3-5 hrs. Approximately the bioavailability of the drug 20%.

Distribution

About 88% of the drug is bound to plasma protein. The mean volume of distribution of the drug is 134 liters.

Excretion

About 90% of the drugs excreted in feces. The elimination of half concentration of the drug is 19 hrs.

Precautions

• Hypersensitivity to any ingredient of the formulation
• Acute renal failure