Crestor® 5 mg 100 tabs

Crestor® 5 mg

Active ingredient: Rosuvastatin calcium
Dosage form: Film-coated tablets
Strength: 5 mg
Pack size: 100 tablets
Manufacturer: AstraZeneca

Product Description

Crestor® is a statin medication used to lower cholesterol levels and reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases. It effectively decreases total cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), and triglycerides, while increasing high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C).

Mechanism of Action

Rosuvastatin is a selective inhibitor of HMG-CoA reductase, a key enzyme involved in cholesterol synthesis in the liver. This results in reduced cholesterol production and increased clearance of LDL cholesterol from the bloodstream.

Indications

• Primary and mixed hypercholesterolemia
• Familial hypercholesterolemia
• Hypertriglyceridemia
• Prevention of cardiovascular events (heart attack, stroke)
• Atherosclerosis and elevated cardiovascular risk

Dosage and Administration

Taken orally once daily, with or without food.
The usual starting dose is 5 mg or 10 mg, adjusted based on individual response and medical supervision.

Contraindications

• Hypersensitivity to rosuvastatin
• Active liver disease
• Severe renal impairment
• Pregnancy and breastfeeding
• Myopathy

Possible Side Effects

May include:

• Headache
• Nausea
• Abdominal pain
• Muscle pain
• Elevated liver enzymes

Most patients tolerate the medication well.

Storage Conditions

Store at temperatures below 25 °C in a dry place, out of reach of children.

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