Crestor Tablet (Generic Equivalent) (Rosuvastatin)

Generic Name - Rosuvastatin (roe-soo-va-STAT-in)

THERAPEUTIC USES.: -

Rosuvastatin (generic name) belongs to a class of medication is called statins (HMG-CoA reductase). It is a prescription drug which is sold under the brand name -Crestor (Trade name). Healthcare specialist may use the trade name when prescriber referring to the generic drug name. It is used for the treatment of cholesterol. It is available in tablet or capsule formulation for oral use.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE.: -

•  Take Rosuvastatin exactly as prescribed by the doctor.
•  Do not take this medicine in a smaller or larger amount or for longer than recommended.
•  The dosage of the drug depends on the weight, age, height or medical condition of the patient and depend on many factors, then your prescriber will determine your dose schedule.

What if you miss a dose Rosuvastatin.:-

If you miss or forget a dose of Rosuvastatin, take it as soon as possible, if it almost time for your next schedule. Skip the forgotten dose and go back to your normal schedule. Don’t take a double dose to make up for forgotten or missed dose.

How Rosuvastatin works.:-

It is a competitively inhibits the HMG-CoA reductase which is responsible for converting HMG-CoA to mevalonic acid(rate-limiting step), resulting in decrease cholesterol level.

PREGNANCY AND BREAST-FEEDING.:-​

Let your doctor know before taking this medicine, if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant and if you are breast-feeding a baby.

Kidney.:-

Let your doctor know if you ever had any kind of kidney diseases.

Liver.:-  

Let your doctor know if you ever had any kind of liver(Hepatotoxicity) diseases.

Alcohol.:-  

Please consult your doctor if you are consuming alcohol. It is good to avoid alcohol while using Rosuvastatin medication.

Grapefruit.:-

Talk to your healthcare provider if you are consuming grapefruit or grapefruit juice. You should avoid during intake of Rosuvastatin.

Interactions with this medication.:-

For informational purposes only. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicine including OTC or any herbal supplement.

Drugs that may interact with Rosuvastatin include.:-

•   Other medicines to regulate lipid levels, e.g. gemfibrozil, and other fibrates.
•   Some calcium channel blockers used for angina or high blood pressure.
•   Warfarin (Blood thinner)
•   Fenofibrate (Tricor)