Rosuvastatin

Rosuvastatin is a prescription drug licensed to treat high cholesterol and high triglycerides, among other conditions related to heart disease. The medicine works by blocking an enzyme that controls the rate of cholesterol production in the body. In previous research studies, people taking rosuvastatin 10 mg were able to, on average, lower "bad cholesterol" by 45 percent and total cholesterol by 40 percent, as well as raise "good cholesterol" by 8 percent. Rosuvastatin comes as a tablet taken once daily. Some common rosuvastatin side effects include nausea, constipation, and body weakness.

 

What Is Rosuvastatin?

Rosuvastatin calcium is a prescription medication used for treating a number of conditions related to heart disease, including high cholesterol and high triglycerides. It is sold under the brand name Crestor®.
 
Rosuvastatin is manufactured by AstraZeneca.
 

Rosuvastatin Uses

Rosuvastatin is a medication used to treat high cholesterol. It has been licensed for several uses, including:
 

 

  • Slowing the progression of atherosclerosis (a hardening and narrowing of the arteries).

 

Rosuvastatin has not been approved for use in children.
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD;