Crestor (Crestor)20mg – 30 tablet

$43.12

Each Crestor contains 20mg Rosuvastatin 30 tablets per box. It is a cholesterol medicine that helps lower LDL cholesterol in adults.

ATC Classification: C10AA07
Active Ingrediant: Rosuvastatin
Generic Name: Crestor
Manufacturer: AstraZeneca India Pvt. Ltd.
Strength: 20mg
Dosage Type: Tablet
Packaging Type: Foil in Box
Contains: 30 Tab

Rosuvastatin Information


Pronunciation

roe soo va STAT in

 

What is this drug used for?

• It is used to lower bad cholesterol and raise good cholesterol (HDL).

• It is used to lower triglycerides.

• It is used to slow the progress of heart disease.

• It is used in some people to lower the chance of heart attack, stroke, and certain heart procedures.

• It may be given to you for other reasons. Talk with the doctor.

Frequently reported side effects of this drug

• Headache

• Abdominal pain

• Nausea

• Joint pain

• Weakness

Other side effects of this drug: Talk with your doctor right away if you have any of these signs of:

• High blood sugar like confusion, fatigue, increased thirst, increased hunger, passing a lot of urine, flushing, fast breathing, or breath that smells like fruit.

• Liver problems like dark urine, feeling tired, lack of appetite, nausea, abdominal pain, light-colored stools, vomiting, or yellow skin or eyes.

• Blood in the urine

• Unable to pass urine

• Change in amount of urine passed

• Muscle pain

• Muscle tenderness

• Muscle weakness

• Signs of a significant reaction like wheezing; chest tightness; fever; itching; bad cough; blue skin color; seizures; or swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat.

 

Medication Safety Issues

Sound-alike/look-alike issues:

Rosuvastatin may be confused with atorvaSTATin, nystatin, pitavastatin

 

Storage and Stability

Capsule: Store between 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F); excursions permitted between 15°C and 30°C (59°F and 86°F). Protect from moisture.

Tablet: Store between 20°C and 25°C (68°F to 77°F). Protect from moisture.

 

Adverse Reactions

Central nervous system: Dizziness, headache

Endocrine & metabolic: Diabetes mellitus (new onset)

Gastrointestinal: Constipation, nausea

Genitourinary: Cystitis (interstitial; Huang 2015)

Hepatic: Increased serum ALT (>3 times ULN)

Neuromuscular & skeletal: Arthralgia, increased creatine phosphokinase, myalgia, weakness

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