Crestor
Drug name: Crestor
Active Ingredients:
- rosuvastatin calcium
Therapeutic actions:
Crestor contains the active ingredient rosuvastatin calcium which belongs to a group of medicines called HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors. This enzyme is responsible for the production of cholesterol by the liver cells. Decreased synthesis of cholesterol causes liver to collect it from the blood and then metabolize. Creastor also increases the amount of good cholesterol (HDL) and decreases blood levels of triglycerides.
Indications: Crestor is indicated for the treatment of the following conditions:
- Primary hypercholesterolemia (high cholesterol blood levels)
- Hypertriglyceridemia
- Homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia
- Dysbetalipoproteinemia
- Lowering the risk of heart attacks and strokes associated with atherosclerosis
Contraindications and cautions:
Crestor should not be taken in:
- Hypersensitivity to any of the medication ingredients
- Pregnancy
- Breastfeeding
- Severe liver and kidney diseases
- Thyroid diseases
- Make sure to consult your health care provider if you abuse alcohol or are of Asia descent.
Adverse effects: There are possible side effects associated with this medicine that can affect individuals in different ways. If a side effect is stated here, that does not necessarily mean the fact that all people using Crestor will experience it or any other. Crestor may cause the following side effects:
- Allergic reactions: hives
- CNS: headache, dizziness
- Digestive system: constipation, nausea, stomach pain, increased activity of livers transaminases, jaundice, hepatitis
- Dermatological reactions: skin rash, itching.
- Urogenital system: proteinuria
- Other: asthenia
The side effects listed above may not include all of the side effects reported by the drug's manufacturer.
For more information about any other possible risks associated with Crestor, please read the information provided with Crestor or consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Interactions: It is important to tell your doctor or pharmacist what medicines you are already taking, including those bought without a prescription and herbal medicines, before you start treatment with Crestor. Similarly, check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking any new medication while taking this one, to ensure that the combination is safe.
Especially pay attention to the following drugs:
- Antacids
- Hormonal contraceptives
- H2 histamine receptors blockers
- Immunosupressors
- Fibrates
- Statins
- Protease inhibitors
- Red yeast rice
- Blood thinner
- Potassium sparing diuretics
- Niacin preparations
Additional Information: DO NOT SHARE Crestor with others. DO NOT USE THIS MEDICINE for other health conditions. KEEP THIS PRODUCT, as well as syringes and needles, if needed during treatment, out of the reach of children. Do not reuse needles, syringes, or other materials.
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