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rosuvastatin
Sign in to saveRosuvastatin, sold under the brand name Crestor among others, is a statin medication, used to prevent cardiovascular disease in those at high risk and treat abnormal lipids. It is recommended to be used with dietary changes, exercise, and weight loss. It is taken orally (by mouth).
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- Medical uses
- Effects on cholesterol levels
- Side effects and contraindications
- Myopathy
- Diabetes mellitus
- Drug interactions
- Structure
- Mechanism of action
- Pharmacodynamics
- Pharmacokinetics
- Society and culture
- Economics
- Legal status
- Patent protection and generic versions
- Debate and criticisms
- References
Rosuvastatin, sold under the brand name Crestor among others, is a statin medication, used to prevent cardiovascular disease in those at high risk and treat abnormal lipids. It is recommended to be used with dietary changes, exercise, and weight loss. It is taken orally (by mouth).
Common side effects include abdominal pain, nausea, headaches, and muscle pains. Serious side effects may include rhabdomyolysis, liver problems, and diabetes. Use during pregnancy may harm the baby. Like all statins, rosuvastatin works by inhibiting HMG-CoA reductase, an enzyme found in the liver that plays a role in producing cholesterol.
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