Crestor
Rosuvastatin tablets for high cholesterol and cardiovascular disease prevention. One of the stronger statins, so a small dose does the work of others.
- Category
- Cholesterol Management
- Active ingredient
- Rosuvastatin
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 5mg · 10mg · 20mg
Crestor is the reference name. You receive a generic with the same active ingredient and strength.
Supply requirements for Crestor depend on the medicine and destination. The fulfilment partner must confirm them before accepting an order.
Crestor details
- Alternative names
- rosuvastatin calcium
- Therapeutic class
- HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor
- Pharmacological class
- Statin
- Minor side effects
- muscle aches; headache; abdominal pain
- Moderate side effects
- elevated liver transaminases; constipation; weakness
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- AstraZeneca
- Onset Time
- 1–2 weeks
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Cyclosporine; Gemfibrozil; Antacids
- Age restrictions
- Approved for children over six years, adolescents, and adults.
Contraindications
active liver disease; pregnancy; unexplained persistent aminotransferase elevations
Serious side effects
rhabdomyolysis, requires immediate medical attention; severe drug-induced hepatitis, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Rosuvastatin tablets for high cholesterol and cardiovascular disease prevention. One of the stronger statins, so a small dose does the work of others.
Mechanism of action
Inhibits HMG-CoA reductase, upregulating hepatic LDL receptors to capture circulating low-density lipoprotein molecules.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Contraindicated during pregnancy due to potential lipid synthesis inhibition in fetus. Breastfeeding: Avoid.
What you will receive
Crestor names the medicine you are looking for. What ships is a generic version of it.
- A generic containing Rosuvastatin at the strength you pick.
- Which generic brand and maker ships depends on stock and destination.
- Check the active ingredient, strength, form, pack, seal, batch and expiry when it arrives.