Crestor
Crestor is a pharmaceutical medication containing Rosuvastatin, a potent statin used to lower cholesterol levels in the blood. It works by inhibiting the enzyme responsible for cholesterol production in the liver, thus reducing the amount of cholesterol that can accumulate on the arterial walls. This medication is commonly prescribed to individuals with high cholesterol and those at risk of cardiovascular disease. Crestor helps in improving overall heart health by managing lipid levels effectively. It is usually taken once a day, with or without food. Regular monitoring of cholesterol levels is recommended to assess the drug's efficacy.Active substance:
RosuvastatinPharmachologic effect:
Crestor is a lipid-lowering agent that works by inhibiting the enzyme HMG-CoA reductase, which plays a central role in the production of cholesterol in the liver. This leads to a decrease in total cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, and triglycerides, while increasing high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol.Indications:
- Hypercholesterolemia
- Mixed dyslipidemia
- Hypertriglyceridemia
- Primary dysbetalipoproteinemia
- Prevention of cardiovascular disease
Contraindications:
- Hypersensitivity to rosuvastatin or any component of the formulation
- Active liver disease
- Pregnancy
- Lactation
- Severe renal impairment
- Myopathy
Side effects:
In order of decreasing probability: Headache, Dizziness, Constipation, Nausea, Abdominal pain, Myalgia, Asthenia, Increased liver enzymes, Rhabdomyolysis
Dosing and Administration:
The recommended starting dose is 5 to 10 mg once daily. The dose may be adjusted at intervals of 4 weeks or more, up to a maximum of 40 mg once daily. Crestor can be taken with or without food, at any time of day.
Storage:
Store at a temperature not exceeding 30°C (86°F).
Crestor
in Cyrillic : Крестор
SUBSTANCE
Rosuvastatin
DOSAGE FORM
tablets
MANUFACTURER
In Stock
available pack options :
| 10mg x 28 tablets | $58.10 |
| 20mg x 28 tablets | $163.30 |
| 40mg x 28 tablets | $255.70 |
