Drug Name

Crestor (Rosuvastatin)

Drug Uses

Crestor is an HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor (also known as a "statin"), used with a proper diet to help lower cholesterol as well as overweight (triglyceride) levels as well as to raise pleasant cholesterol (HDL) levels in your blood.

How Taken

Follow the directions for using this medicine provided by your doctor. This medicine may be used on an empty stomach or with food. Do not take antacids for at least 2 hours after using this medicine. This medicine should be used regularly to get the most benefit from it. Using this medicine at the alike time each day will help you remember. It is substantial to continue using this medicine even incase you feel well. Most people with high cholesterol or triglycerides do not feel sick.

Drug Class as well as Mechanism

Crestor is an oral drug for lowering blood cholesterol levels. It belongs to a class of drugs, called HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors, more commonly referred to as "statins". Other drugs in this class include simvastatin (Zocor), lovastatin (Mevacor), pravastatin (Pravachol), atorvastatin (Lipitor) as well as fluvastatin (Lescol). These drugs reduce cholesterol levels by inhibiting HMG-CoA reductase, an enzyme that produces cholesterol in the liver. Crestor as well as other statins lower blood total cholesterol as well as blood LDL cholesterol levels. LDL cholesterol is the "bad" type of cholesterol that increases the risk of coronary artery disease (atherosclerosis) as well as heart attacks. Lowering LDL cholesterol levels slows the progression of coronary artery disease as well as may even reverse it. Statins as well as increase HDL cholesterol, the "good" type of cholesterol, as well as reduce triglycerides.

Missed Dose

Incase you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as likely. Incase it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose as well as go back to your normal dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.

Storage

Store this medicine at room temperature between 68 as well as 77 degrees F (20-25 degrees C) in a tightly-closed container, away from heat, moisture, as well as light.

Warnings/Precautions

Do not take this medicine incase you possess had an allergic reaction to it, to other similar medicines, or are allergic to any ingredient in this product. It may take 2 to 4 weeks before the filled benefit of this medicine is seen. Do not exceed the recommended dose or take this medicine for longer than prescribed without checking with your doctor. Do not halt using this medicine without earliest checking with your doctor. Laboratory and/or health examination tests, including liver function tests, kidney function tests, as well as blood cholesterol levels, may be performed to monitor your progress or to check for side effects. Keep all doctor as well as laboratory appointments while you are using this medicine. Before you possess any health examination or dental treatments, emergency care, or surgery, tell the doctor or dentist that you are using this medicine. Daily take of alcohol may increase your chance for humorless side effects. Limit alcoholic beverages. Before you begin using any recent medicine, either prescription or over-the-counter, check with your doctor or pharmacist. Caution is advised when using this medicine in asian patients or in the elderly because they may more sensitive to the effects of this medicine, especially effects on the muscles that may lead to kidney problems. Contact your doctor for more information.For women: Incase you are capable to become pregnant, talk with your doctor or pharmacist about the take of effective birth control while using this medicine. Do not take this medicine incase you are pregnant. Incase you suspect that you could be pregnant, contact your doctor immediately. It is unknown incase this medicine is excreted in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while using this medicine.

Likely Side Effects

Side effects that may occur while using this medicine include constipation, headache, stomach upset, or weakness. Incase they continue or are bothersome, check with your doctor. This medicine may rarely cause muscle damage that can lead to a very humorless condition, called rhabdomyolysis. Halt using this medicine as well as contact your doctor immediately incase you develop fever; muscle pain, cramping, tenderness, or weakness (especially with fever or unusual tiredness); chest pain; yellowing eyes as well as skin; not light urine; nausea or vomiting; or stomach pain. An allergic reaction to this medicine is unlikely but seek immediate health examination attention incase it occurs. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include rash, itching, swelling, very bad dizziness, or trouble breathing. Incase you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.

More Information

For best results, this medicine should be used along with exercise, a low-cholesterol/low-fat diet, as well as a weight loss program incase you are overweight. Follow the dietary plan provided by your doctor. Do not share this medicine with others for whom it was not prescribed. Do not take this medicine for other health conditions. Keep this medicine out of the reach of children as well as pets. Incase using this medicine for an extended period of time, obtain refills before your supply runs out.