Crestor
Intended to target elevated cholesterol levels within the blood to manage cardiovascular risk.
- Category
- Cholesterol Management
- Active ingredient
- Rosuvastatin
- Supply
- Pharmacy
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Film-coated tablet
- Strengths
- 5 · 10 · 20mg
Crestor details
- Conditions
- Hypercholesterolaemia · Cardiovascular Risk Reduction
- Alternative names
- Rosuvas
- Therapeutic class
- HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor
- Pharmacological class
- Statin
- Contraindications
- active liver disease; pregnancy; breastfeeding
- Precautions and warnings
- monitor liver enzymes; report unexplained muscle pain
- Minor side effects
- headache; nausea; myalgia
- Moderate side effects
- dizziness; constipation; abdominal pain
- Dosage forms
- Film-coated tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Pharmacist only, dispensed without a prescription
- Manufacturer
- AstraZeneca
- Onset Time
- 1–2 weeks
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store at room temperature, away from light.
- Drug interactions
- ciclosporin; vitamin k antagonists
- Age restrictions
- Used in children ≥6 years for heterozygous familial hypercholesterolaemia.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Contraindicated in pregnancy. Breastfeeding contraindicated.
Serious side effects
rhabdomyolysis, requires immediate medical attention; myopathy, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
intended to target elevated cholesterol levels within the blood to manage cardiovascular risk.
Mechanism of action
Rosuvastatin is a selective and competitive inhibitor of HMG-CoA reductase, the rate-limiting enzyme that converts HMG-CoA to mevalonate, a precursor of cholesterol.
Where this medicine is registered
- Singapore
- Hong Kong
- Thailand
- Malaysia
- Philippines
- Indonesia
- Taiwan
- South Korea
- Japan
- Australia
- New Zealand
- UAE
- South Africa
About Crestor
Crestor is the primary brand name of rosuvastatin, a medication used for the management of hypercholesterolaemia and cardiovascular risk reduction. This active ingredient is also sold as Rosuvas, supplied as a tablet in strengths of 5, 10 and 20mg. Manufactured by AstraZeneca, this cholesterol-lowering medication remains a leading choice for patients managing their lipid profile.
Buying Crestor online
Crestor is registered across 14 markets, including the UAE, Singapore and Hong Kong, with availability also in Thailand, Malaysia and the Philippines. Ordering this treatment online provides a convenient option for expats and travellers far from a reliable pharmacy. Generic rosuvastatin, much of it produced in India, offers a far more affordable alternative to the original brand for those seeking value on long term cardiovascular medication.