What is Rosuvastatin?
Rosuvastatin belongs to the statin drug class. It is available in tablet form for oral administration. Crestor is the brand name for the drug rosuvastatin. They do not come in every strength or form that the brand-name drug does. This medication may be used in conjunction with other medications as part of a combination therapy regimen.
What are the Uses of Rosuvastatin?
Rosuvastatin is used in conjunction with a healthy diet to help lower bad cholesterol and fats (such as LDL and triglycerides) in the blood while increasing good cholesterol. It reduces the cholesterol amount produced by the liver. Lowering bad cholesterol and triglycerides while increasing good cholesterol reduces the risk of heart disease and aids in the prevention of strokes and heart attacks. Other lifestyle changes that may help this medication work better, in addition to eating a proper diet (such as a low cholesterol/low-fat diet), include exercising, losing weight if overweight, and quit smoking.
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- Before you begin taking rosuvastatin 10 mg, and each time you get a refill, read the Patient Information Leaflet if it is available from your pharmacist.
- If you are taking this medication in capsule form, swallow the capsules whole. The capsules should not be crushed, broken, or chewed. If you have difficulty swallowing, open the capsule carefully and sprinkle the contents on 1 teaspoon of soft food (such as applesauce, or chocolate- or vanilla-flavored pudding). Without chewing, swallow the entire mixture. Use/throw out the mixture within 60 minutes. Make no advance preparations for the next dose.
- The dosage is determined by your medical condition, response to treatment, age, race, and any other medications you are currently taking.
- Aluminum or magnesium-containing antacids may reduce the absorption of this medication. As a result, if you take this type of antacid, you should do so at least 2 hours after taking this medication.
- To get the most out of this medication, take it on a regular basis. Keep in mind to take it at the same time each day. Even if you feel fine, continue to take this medication. The majority of people who have high cholesterol or triglycerides do not feel ill.
What are the Side Effects of Rosuvastatin?
- Muscle pain
- Joint pain
- Diabetes mellitus
- Sore throat
- Headache
- Weakness
- Lack of energy
- Dizziness
- Creatine phosphokinase increased
- Nausea
- Abdominal pain
- Constipation
- Urinary tract infection
- Hypersensitivity
- Rash
- Itching
- Hives
- Swelling
- Pancreatitis
What are the Precautions of Rosuvastatin?
- Inform your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to rosuvastatin or if you have any other allergies. Some inactive ingredients in this product might cause allergic reactions or some other problems.
- Before taking this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist about your medical history, especially if you have: liver disease, kidney disease, or a history of alcohol abuse.
- Limit your intake of alcoholic beverages. Alcohol consumption on a regular basis may increase your risk of liver problems, especially when combined with rosuvastatin.
- The drug's side effects, particularly muscle problems, may be more severe in older adults.
- This medication should not be taken during pregnancy. Rosuvastatin may be harmful to an unborn child. Consult your doctor right away if you are pregnant and you are taking Rosuvastatin.
- This medication is excreted in breast milk. Breast-feeding is not recommended while using this drug due to the potential risk to the infant. Before breastfeeding, talk to your doctor.
What are the Interactions of Rosuvastatin?
Drug interactions can change the way your medications work or put you at risk for serious side effects. Keep a record of everything you use and share it with your doctor and pharmacist. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medications without first consulting your doctor. Blood thinners (such as warfarin), daptomycin, and gemfibrozil are examples of products that may interact with this medication. Other medications can interfere with the removal of rosuvastatin from your body, which can affect how it really works.
Overdose - What to do in an emergency?
If someone has taken an overdose of this medicine and has serious symptoms such as passing out of urine or trouble breathing, seek medical advice. Never take more than what is prescribed to you by your doctor.
What should I do If I Miss the Dose?
If you forget to take any dose or by mistake miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember it. If it is already the time for the next dose, skip the missed dose. Take your next medicine at the regular time schedule. Do not double the dose.
How to Store Rosuvastatin Medicine?
The medicine should not come in direct contact with heat, air, light and may damage your medicines. Exposure to medicine might cause some harmful effects or serious side effects. The medicine must be kept in a safe place and out of children’s reach.
Rosuvastatin vs Atorvastatin
| Rosuvastatin | Atorvastatin |
|---|---|
| Rosuvastatin, also known as Crestor, is a statin medication used to prevent cardiovascular disease and treat abnormal lipids in people who are at high risk. | Atorvastatin belongs to a class of drugs known as HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors (statins). |
| It is used in conjunction with dietary changes, exercise, and weight loss. | It is used to prevent cardiovascular disease in high-risk individuals and to treat abnormal lipid levels |
| It works by reducing the amount of cholesterol produced by the liver. Lowering bad cholesterol and triglycerides and increasing good cholesterol | It works by slowing the production of cholesterol in the body in order to reduce the amount of cholesterol that can build up on the artery walls and block blood flow to brain, heart, and other parts of the body. |
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Book an AppointmentFrequently Asked Questions
Rosuvastatin is from a class of drugs known as statins. If you have been diagnosed with high cholesterol, it is used to lower it. It is also used to prevent heart and blood vessel disease, as well as heart attacks and strokes.
Yes, but only a little. Cholesterol-lowering medications, also known as statins, are designed to reduce an important component of your total blood cholesterol.
Apart from Lipitor (atorvastatin), rosuvastatin is the most effective statin for lowering LDL. It differs from simvastatin and many other statins in several ways.
Rosuvastatin reaches peak levels three to five hours after oral administration. However, it may take one to two weeks of consistent dosing before you notice improvements in your cholesterol level, and it may take up to four weeks before you notice the full cholesterol-lowering effects of rosuvastatin.
Muscle pain is the most common side effect of all types of statins, and it can keep people awake at night and unable to sleep.
Rosuvastatin and Vitamin D3 have found to have no interactions between them. This does not mean that no interactions exist between them.
It has not shown an excess gain in weight of the patients taking rosuvastatin.
Results for lowering cholesterol may be seen in 2–4 weeks after starting the cholesterol-lowering medication.
