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
This listing uses Crestor as a reference name. A generic equivalent is supplied; its exact brand and manufacturer are confirmed before supply.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Crestor vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
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 is used here as a reference originator brand name to identify the medicine. We are not affiliated with the brand owner, and this listing does not offer the originator product.
- The supplied product is a generic equivalent containing Rosuvastatin, not the originator brand shown as the reference.
- The exact generic brand, manufacturer and dispatch location are confirmed based on the product, destination and available manufacturer or partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.