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Rast Tablet: Uses, Dosage & Side Effects in Pakistan

Rast Tablet (Rosuvastatin) ke quick uses, dose guide, side effects, warnings, aur buying price range.

Compiled by the PakVita Editorial Team · AI-assisted drafting with editorial review · Sourced from DRAP, WHO, BNF · Last updated:

Prescription

Form

TABLET

Strength

Rosuvastatin 5mg, 10mg

Manufacturer

Tabros Pharma (Pvt.) Ltd.

Estimated price

Price not listed

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What is Rast Tablet used for?

  • High cholesterol (Garam cholesterin)
  • LDL reduction (LDL kam karna)
  • Heart attack prevention (heart attack se bachao)
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Important warnings

  • Avoid using Rast Tablet if you are allergic to rosuvastatin or statins
  • Have active liver disease
  • Are pregnant or breastfeeding

Rast Tablet Uses, Dosage, Side Effects & Price in Pakistan

1. Quick Info (Mukhtasir Maloomat)

FieldDetails
Brand NameRast
Generic NameRosuvastatin
StrengthRosuvastatin 5mg, 10mg
FormTablet
Drug ClassStatin (HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor)
ManufacturerTabros Pharma (Pvt.) Ltd.
PrescriptionRx (doctor ke baghair na lein)
PriceRs. 200 - 450 approx
Packaging10 tablets blister pack

2. What is Rast Tablet? (Rast Tablet kya hai)

Rast Tablet is a medicine commonly prescribed in Pakistan for managing high cholesterol and other cardiovascular conditions. Its active ingredient, Rosuvastatin, belongs to the Statin (HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor) class of drugs. Simple: Rast Tablet uses istemal karne wale log doctor ke under hain.

3. Uses (Fayde / Kis kaam aati hai)

  • High cholesterol (Garam cholesterin)
  • LDL reduction (LDL kam karna)
  • Heart attack prevention (heart attack se bachao)
  • Stroke prevention (Gulami ki protection)
  • Dyslipidemia treatment (Cholesterin aur triglyceride ki imtihan)
  • Triglyceride control (Triglyceride kam karna)
  • Plaque reduction (Plaque kam karna)
  • Cardiovascular protection (Dil aur dam ki protection)

4. Who Should Take (Kis ko leni chahiye)

  • Individuals with high cholesterol
  • Patients at risk of heart disease
  • People needing LDL reduction

5. When NOT to Take (Kab nahi leni chahiye)

  • If allergic to rosuvastatin or statins
  • With active liver disease
  • During pregnancy or breastfeeding
  • For severe muscle disorders

6. Dosage (Kitni leni hai)

  • As prescribed
  • Weight-based dose
  • Recommended limit se zyada na len
  • Agar dose bhool jayein to yaad aane par le lein. Agar agli dose ka waqt qareeb ho to dose skip karein. Double dose kabhi na lein.

7. How to Take (Kaise leni hai)

  • Once daily (roz ek dafa)
  • Same time (har din aik hi waqt)
  • Morning preferred (subah lena behtar)
  • With or without food (khane ke sath ya baghair)

8. Best Time (Kab leni chahiye)

  • Morning (subah)
  • Daily same time (routine maintain karein)

9. Empty Stomach or After Food (Khali pait ya khane ke baad)

  • Dono taraf se le sakte hain — khali pait ya khane ke baad. Agar stomach sensitive ho to khane ke baad lena behtar hai.

10. Warnings (Ihtiyat)

  • Avoid using Rast Tablet if you are allergic to rosuvastatin or statins
  • Have active liver disease
  • Are pregnant or breastfeeding

11. Precautions (Ahm ehtiyaat)

  • Cool aur dry jagah rakhein
  • Direct sunlight se door rakhein
  • Bachon ki pahunch se door rakhein

12. Side Effects (Nuksanat)

  • Muscle pain, Joint pain, Headache
  • Breathing issue, Fainting, Severe swelling

13. Drug Interactions (Dawaon ke sath reaction)

  • Other statins
  • Fibrates (e.g., gemfibrozil)

BP zyada gir sakta hai — danger ho sakta hai.

14. When to See Doctor (Kab doctor ke paas jayein)

  • Severe stomach pain
  • Behoshi (fainting)
  • Chest pain

15. Alternatives (Sasti Dusri Dawaein)

Brand NameCompanySalt (Generic)
RosuvastatinTabros Pharma (Pvt.) Ltd.Rosuvastatin
Alternative brandVariousRosuvastatin

16. Price in Pakistan (Price kitni hai)

Pack SizePrice (Approx)
10 tabletsRs. 200 - 450 approx

(Note: Price pharmacy aur packing size par depend karti hai)

17. FAQs (Aksar poochay jane walay sawalat)

Q: Rast Tablet Uses kis kaam aati hai?

A: Rast Tablet Uses doctor condition ke mutabiq prescribe karte hain. PakVita par aap iske uses aur kaise lena hai detail mein dekh sakte hain.

Q: Rast Tablet Uses kitne mg ki hoti hai?

A: Rast Tablet Uses ki strengths brand aur form ke mutabiq change hoti hain. Exact strength ke liye pack label aur doctor ki advice follow karein.

Q: Pakistan mein Rast Tablet Uses ka price kya hai?

A: Price pharmacy aur city ke hisab se vary kar sakti hai. Updated daam ke liye local store ya online listing verify karein.

Q: Kya Rast Tablet Uses pregnancy mein safe hai?

A: Pregnancy mein koi bhi medicine self-use na karein. Is medicine ka use hamesha doctor se pooch kar hi karein.

Q: Rast Tablet Uses ke nuksanat kya hain?

A: Common nuksanat mild ho sakte hain lekin severe symptoms par foran doctor se rabta karein. Dose overdose se bachna bohat zaroori hai.

18. Medical Review (Medical jaiza)

Compiled by the PakVita Editorial Team · AI-assisted drafting with editorial review · Sourced from DRAP, WHO, BNF · Last updated: 2026-03-11 Last Updated: 2026-04-23

19. Disclaimer (Zaroori tanbeeh)

Is page ki maloomat sirf awareness ke liye hai. Yeh medical advice nahi hai. Koi bhi dawa lene se pehle apne doctor ya pharmacist se zaroor milein. PakVita kisi bhi nuksaan ki zimmedari nahi leta.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Rast Tablet Uses kis kaam aati hai?

Rast Tablet Uses doctor condition ke mutabiq prescribe karte hain. PakVita par aap iske uses aur kaise lena hai detail mein dekh sakte hain.

Rast Tablet Uses kitne mg ki hoti hai?

Rast Tablet Uses ki strengths brand aur form ke mutabiq change hoti hain. Exact strength ke liye pack label aur doctor ki advice follow karein.

Pakistan mein Rast Tablet Uses ka price kya hai?

Price pharmacy aur city ke hisab se vary kar sakti hai. Updated daam ke liye local store ya online listing verify karein.

Kya Rast Tablet Uses pregnancy mein safe hai?

Pregnancy mein koi bhi medicine self-use na karein. Is medicine ka use hamesha doctor se pooch kar hi karein.

Rast Tablet Uses ke nuksanat kya hain?

Common nuksanat mild ho sakte hain lekin severe symptoms par foran doctor se rabta karein. Dose overdose se bachna bohat zaroori hai.

Sources

  1. DRAP Registered Products Database Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan
  2. WHO Model List of Essential Medicines, 23rd ed. (2023) World Health Organization
  3. British National Formulary (BNF) BMJ Group & Pharmaceutical Press

Medical disclaimer

This page is for educational use only and does not replace professional medical advice. Always confirm diagnosis, dose, and interactions with a qualified doctor or pharmacist before starting or changing any medicine.