Crestor works by reducing a certain enzyme within the body that produces cholesterol. It belongs to a class of medications called statins.
Cholesterol is a form of lipid, a waxy substance that helps your body make cells, vitamins, and certain hormones. It is not inherently bad. Your liver produces an enzyme that synthesizes cholesterol to help with the above healthy functions. Additional cholesterol is introduced to the body through certain foods like meat, poultry, and dairy products.
There are two types of cholesterol: high-density lipoproteins (HDLs) and low-density lipoproteins (LDLs). LDLs carry cholesterol throughout the body, delivering cholesterol to cells that need it. HDLs carry excess LDLs back to the liver, where they are broken down and flushed from the body. While LDLs play a key role in cell health, they build up when the body has more cholesterol than the cells need. This buildup turns into plaque in the arteries (blood vessels). As plaque covers the artery walls, the blood vessels become narrow. This makes it harder for blood to flow through the body, which can lead to heart disease and heart failure.
Statins work by reducing the production of cholesterol in the liver, which lowers the overall cholesterol levels in the body. Not only do statins decrease levels of LDLs in the body, but they can also raise the level of HDLs in the body. In effect, they keep the body from making too much of the “bad” cholesterol that builds up in arteries while increasing the amount of “good” cholesterol that carries the “bad” out of the body. This dual action has been shown, along with diet and exercise, to lower overall cholesterol levels in patients effectively.
Crestor tabletsHow to Use?Take the first dose as needed, with or without food. Check with your doctor to ensure the dose is appropriate to you. Take rosuvastatin at least 30 minutes, andrutinize within 24 hours. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. Take your next dose around mealtime to help you remember to take it. Do not take more than one dose at a time.
DOSE FASTER Do not take more than once a day. Check with your doctor to determine whether you can take different dosages of rosuvastatin. Increased dosage may be necessary if you have specific medical conditions or are on other medicines that may be taking higher doses of rosuvastatin. You should not take more rosuvastatin than directed.
Keep out of reach of childrenIf your cholesterol levels become too high or too low, notify your doctor or pharmacist if you have trouble urinating or gas with back pain or gas when you take a high-fat meal. Contact your doctor or pharmacist if you notice any signs of kidney problems or kidney problems that are beyond be normal for you. You should not hide these signs while you are taking rosuvastatin while you are already planning to have surgery or if you need to be careful with your kidneys. See your doctor or pharmacist for more details.
Keep out of reach of childrenPrecautions Do not use while you are taking rosuvastatinTell your doctor if you have health problems, a stomach ulcer, a serious heart condition, liver, or kidney disease, or if you are breastfeeding. Your doctor will probably tell you not to take rosuvastatin. Do not use this drug during pregnancy, and before delivery if you become pregnant. Keep out of reach of children.
Keep out of reach of childrenOral administrationTake this drug by mouth with or without food as directed by your doctor, usually once a day. If you are using rosuvastatin tablets, carefully measure each dose using your physician's prescription. Do not use a household spoon because you may not be able to take the medication completely. If you do not know if you are using this drug, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice. Use this drug at least two hours before or after you plan on using this medication, as excessive use of medication may cause an allergic reaction.
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are pregnant, might be pregnant, or are breastfeeding. Do not prepare your medication without your doctor’s advice, especially if you are new or while taking this drug. For more information, you can visit your doctor or call 911 or your local emergency number. Rosuvastatin may increase your risk of certain side effects, such as bladder cancer, stomach pain, indigestion, back pain, or kidney problems.
Crestor (rosuvastatin) tablets contain rosuvastatin calcium. You will need to consult your doctor or pharmacist to determine which tablet is right for you.
Crestor is a generic medication from the pharmaceutical industry containing the same active ingredient as rosuvastatin.
Rosuvastatin belongs to a class of drugs known as statin medications. It is used to treat high cholesterol and LDL cholesterol levels. Crestor works to lower cholesterol levels in the blood. Lower cholesterol and LDL cholesterol levels help slow the progression of your condition. Crestor works by blocking the action of certain enzymes in the body that cause the body to lower cholesterol and triglycerides.
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Ask your pharmacist or doctor before using Crestor if you have ever had liver disease or jaundice. Ask your doctor or pharmacist what other medications you are taking to avoid the possibility of interactions.
Crestor can interact with certain other medications, supplements, and herbal products. Some other interactions that may be included in your order are as follows:
If you are unable to tolerate Crestor, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using Crestor. Your doctor may continue your medication for a limited time. Crestor can reduce your body’s ability to make thyroid hormone, which can lead to weight gain.
Do not take Crestor if you are pregnant. Crestor is to be used at the age of 8 years or older.
Talk to your doctor about the use of Crestor in adolescents and how it compares to other medications.
Do not take Crestor if you are allergic to rosuvastatin or any other ingredients in Crestor tablets. If you have a known allergy to rosuvastatin or any other ingredients found in Crestor, your doctor should not start taking Crestor. Also, tell your doctor if you have liver disease, high cholesterol, or an increased risk of stroke or heart attack since rosuvastatin is on this drug. It is not known if Crestor will harm an unborn baby. Your doctor should decide whether Crestor is the best choice for you based on your medical history and whether you are currently taking any other medications.
The most common side effects of taking Crestor are headache, constipation, nausea, skin rash, dizziness, dry mouth, weakness, restlessness, stomach pain and fatigue. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms last longer than 6 hours. Tell your doctor if you are using any of the following medications: anticoagulants ('blood thinners') such as warfarin (Coumadin, Jantoven)
Rosuvastatin may interact with some other medications, vitamins, and natural health products. Tell your doctor if you are taking any of the following medications: a medicine used to treat or prevent high blood pressure; medicines used to treat or liver damage (including vitamins and natural health products); certain drugs used to treat or prevent heart disease (including nitrates, isosorbide, amyl nitrate, and prodrugs of blood thinners such as amyl nitrite); certain drugs used to treat or prevent organ transplant rejection; certain drugs used to treat high cholesterol; certain drugs used to treat high blood pressure; certain drugs for high blood cholesterol (such as ritonavir, apop-cit medications such as Revatio, or Cilnadol)
There is a possible risk of low blood pressure when taking rosuvastatin. Report to your doctor or pharmacist for change. Your doctor may need to change the doses of your medications or monitor you carefully for side effects. Your doctor may also prescribe a calcium channel blocker such as diltiazem (Tiazac) to treat high blood pressure. Ask your doctor how many potassium tablets you need to take each day. Your doctor may decide to increase your dose to 5 mg per day, which is the lower dose recommended by the American Heart Association. In addition, your doctor may prescribe a moderate strength potassium salt of 1.0 mg per 1.0 mL of blood, usually taken after meals. The recommended starting dose is 0.5 mL per day.
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Healthylife Product WarningsProduct NameCrestor Rosuvastatin (10mg) 10 Tablets
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Crestor is a prescription-only medicine used to lower high blood pressure (hypertension) in patients with a family history of hereditary muscular disorder (hypertensive heart disease), familial hypercholesterolemia, and mixed dyslipidemia (premenopausal women with hypercholesterolemia). Rosuvastatin is a statin. It works by preventing the body from making as little cholesterol as possible. High cholesterol lowers the risk of heart attack, stroke, and other cardiovascular events. Crestor is not indicated in lowering high blood pressure in patients with a family history of muscular disorder, familial hypercholesterolemia, and mixed dyslipidemia.
Crestor is a prescription-only medicine used to lower high blood pressure in patients with a family history of muscular disorder (hypertensive heart disease), familial hypercholesterolemia, and mixed dyslipidemia (premenopausal women with hypercholesterolemia). Crestor is not indicated in lowering high blood pressure in patients with or those taking atorvastatin or furosemide combination product (see also Product Warnings).
Currently, Crestor is in the process of being approved by the U. S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of patients with familial hypercholesterolemia (high cholesterol) or mixed dyslipidemia (premenopausal women with hypercholesterolemia).
Crestor is a prescription-only medicine used to lower high blood pressure (hypertension) in patients with a family history of muscular disorder (hypertensive heart disease), familial hypercholesterolemia, and mixed dyslipidemia (premenopausal women with hypercholesterolemia).
How long does it last?
It takes 3 months for your body to know how long your medication will last. If you are using a medicine that lasts more than 3 months, you may need a lower dose or a longer-term refill.
If you need a refill, ask your doctor for one.
Your doctor may suggest a refill for a different medicine.
The cost of Crestor is significantly lower than the other medicines you may be using, such as:
Your doctor may tell you how long you need to take Crestor for, depending on your condition and other medications you are using. You can take Crestor at any time, but it usually starts at a lower dose. The doctor will let you know how long to take the medication if your condition improves or if your dose is reduced.
Your doctor will tell you how long you need to take Crestor. The usual dose of Crestor is 5 mg per day for 3 months, then gradually increased.
If you need to take Crestor for a long time, your doctor will tell you how long you need to take it for, and you may need a lower dose if you need to take it for longer than 3 months. Your doctor will talk you through the cost of Crestor and how to pay for it.
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