OMNITOR 5MG TAB

Omnitor 5mg Tablets contain Rosuvastatin 5mg, a statin medicine used to help lower cholesterol and triglyceride levels. It works by reducing cholesterol production in the liver and increasing the liver's removal of LDL (“bad”) cholesterol from the blood. Omnitor may be prescribed as part of a comprehensive cholesterol-management plan that includes a healthy diet and regular physical activity.

What Is Omnitor 5mg Used For?

Omnitor may be prescribed for:

• High LDL cholesterol
• Elevated total cholesterol
• High triglyceride levels
• Mixed lipid disorders
• Reducing cardiovascular risk in appropriate patients
• Supporting prevention of heart attack and stroke as part of an overall treatment plan

Key Benefits

✓ Contains Rosuvastatin 5mg
✓ Helps lower LDL (“bad”) cholesterol
✓ Helps reduce triglyceride levels
✓ May increase HDL (“good”) cholesterol
✓ Helps reduce cholesterol buildup in the arteries
✓ Supports long-term cardiovascular risk management
✓ Works alongside a healthy diet and regular exercise

How to Use

• Take exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
• Omnitor can generally be taken with or without food.
• Swallow the tablet whole with water.
• Try to take it at the same time each day.
• Do not stop treatment simply because you feel well; cholesterol problems often have no noticeable symptoms.
• Continue recommended diet, exercise and follow-up cholesterol testing.

Possible Side Effects

Some people may experience:

• Headache
• Nausea
• Abdominal discomfort or indigestion
• Constipation
• Muscle aches or weakness
• Dizziness

Seek medical advice promptly if you develop unexplained or persistent muscle pain or weakness, particularly if accompanied by fever or unusual tiredness.

Pharmacist's Advice

• Inform your doctor if you have liver or kidney disease.
• Tell your doctor about all medicines and supplements you take because rosuvastatin can interact with certain medicines.
• Avoid self-adjusting the dose based only on your cholesterol reading.
• Regular lipid-profile and other monitoring may be recommended by your doctor.
• Do not use rosuvastatin during pregnancy; women who become pregnant while taking it should contact their doctor.
• Seek medical attention for signs of a serious allergic reaction or severe muscle symptoms.
• Remember that Omnitor is not a blood thinner; it is a cholesterol-lowering statin