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Rosuvastatin (Systemic)

Brand Names : Crestor

Description and Brand Names | Before Using | Proper Use | Precautions | Side Effects

Category
  • Antihyperlipidemic
Description

Rosuvastatin (roe-SOO-va-sta-tin) is used to lower cholesterol and triglyceride (fat-like substances) levels in the blood. Using this medicine may help prevent medical problems caused by such substances clogging the blood vessels.

Rosuvastatin belongs to the group of medicines called 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A (HMG-CoA) reductase inhibitors. It works by blocking an enzyme that is needed by the body to make cholesterol, thereby reducing the amount of cholesterol in the blood.

Rosuvastatin is available only with your doctor's prescription, in the following dosage form:

    Oral
  • Tablets (U.S. and Canada)

Brand Names

Some commonly used brand names are:

In the U.S. -

  • Crestor

In Canada -

  • Crestor

   

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Rosuvastatin: Before Using



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