Rosuvastatin (Systemic)
Brand Names : Crestor
Proper Use of This MedicineUse this
medicine only as directed by your doctor. Do not use more or less of it, and
do not use it more often or for a longer time than your doctor ordered. Also,
this medicine works best if there is a constant amount in the blood. To help
keep this amount constant, do not miss any doses and take the medicine at
the same time each day.
Remember that this medicine will not cure your condition but it does help
control it. Therefore, you must continue to take it as directed if you expect
to keep your cholesterol levels down.
Follow carefully the special diet your doctor gave you. This is the most
important part of controlling your condition and is necessary if the medicine
is to work properly.
Dosing - The dose of rosuvastatin will be different
for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or
the directions on the label
. The following information includes only
the average doses of rosuvastatin. If your dose is different,
do not change it
unless your doctor tells you to do so. The number of tablets that you take depends on the strength of the medicine.
Also, the number of doses you take each day, the time
allowed between doses, and the length of time you take the medicine depend
on the medical problem for which you are taking rosuvastatin
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For oral
dosage form tablets:
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Adult: Oral, 5 to 40 mg once daily
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Children: Use and dose must be determined by your doctor
Missed dose - If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it
as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip
the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double
doses.
Storage - To store this medicine:
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Keep out of the reach of children.
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Store at room temperature.
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Do not store in the bathroom, near the kitchen sink, or in other
damp places. heat or moisture may cause the medicine to break down.
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Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed. Ask your
health care professional how you should dispose of any medicine you do not
use. Be sure that any discarded medicine is out of the reach of children.
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