4 drugs to treat blood lipids recalled

The decision was made because drugs containing the active ingredient rosuvastatin 40 mg are contraindicated for Asians.

According to the Ministry of Health, the drug containing the active ingredient rosuvastatin 40 mg is used for patients with severe hypercholesterolemia and high cardiovascular risk. In Vietnam, there are 4 drugs containing the active ingredient rosuvastatin 40mg, which are:

1. Rofast 40 (active ingredient, Rosuvastatin content in the form of Rosuvastatin calcium) 40mg; Film-coated tablets; Phone number: VN-22058-19.

2. Lipidorox 40mg (active ingredient, Rosuvastatin 40 mg content); Film-coated tablets; SKU: VD-1507-06

3. Crestor (active ingredient, Rosuvastatin calcium content 40mg Rosuvastatin); Film-coated tablets; Phone number: VN-8438-09

4. Avitop 40 (active ingredient, Rosuvastatin content in the form of Rosuvastatin calcium 40mg); Film-coated tablets; Register: VN-19620-16.

The Drug Administration of Vietnam requires drug registration and import establishments to coordinate with manufacturers in sending recall notices to drug wholesalers, retailers, and users, and recall all drugs containing the mentioned active ingredients. above, send a recall report to the Department before May 1st.