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Cardiovascular Disease Prevention

Cardiovascular disease is a group of conditions affecting the heart and blood vessels. It can often be prevented through healthy lifestyle choices or, when needed, medication.

Crestor

Rosuvastatin

5mg · 10mg · 20mg

Rosuvastatin tablets for high cholesterol and cardiovascular disease prevention. One of the stronger statins, so a small dose does the work of others.

From$1.05/ tabletView

Lipitor

Atorvastatin

5mg · 10mg · 20mg · 40mg

Atorvastatin tablets for high cholesterol and cardiovascular disease prevention. Grapefruit juice can raise its levels in the blood.

From$0.49/ tabletView

Key points

  • Cardiovascular disease is often caused by a build-up of fat in the arteries; for some people the first sign may be a heart attack or stroke.
  • It mainly affects people over 50, and men are more likely to develop it than women.
  • Prevention centres on lifestyle changes such as a balanced diet, regular exercise, and stopping smoking; statins may be advised for those at high risk.

Medicines listed for Cardiovascular Disease Prevention

Both listed products belong to the statin class. Rosuvastatin is the active ingredient in Crestor, and Atorvastatin is the active ingredient in Lipitor. Both are tablets. Statins lower the level of cholesterol in the blood and may reduce the chance of cardiovascular disease.

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