Rosuvastatin (Systemic)
Brand Names : Crestor
CategoryDescriptionRosuvastatin (roe-SOO-va-sta-tin)
is used
to lower cholesterol and triglyceride (fat-like substances) levels in the
blood. Using this medicine may help prevent medical problems caused by such
substances clogging the blood vessels.
Rosuvastatin belongs to the group of medicines called 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl
coenzyme A (HMG-CoA) reductase inhibitors. It works by blocking an enzyme
that is needed by the body to make cholesterol, thereby reducing the amount
of cholesterol in the blood.
Rosuvastatin is available only with your doctor's prescription, in the
following dosage form:
Oral
-
Tablets (U.S. and Canada)
Brand NamesSome commonly used brand names are:
In the U.S. -
In Canada -
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