Crestor (Crestor)40mg – 30 tablet

Rosuvastatin Information

Pronunciation

roe soo va STAT in

What is this drug used for?

– It is used to lower bad cholesterol and raise good cholesterol (HDL).

– It is used to lower triglycerides.

– It is used to slow the progress of heart disease.

– It is used in some people to lower the chance of heart attack, stroke, and certain heart procedures.

– It may be given to you for other reasons. Talk with the doctor.

Frequently reported side effects of this drug

– Headache

– Abdominal pain

– Nausea

– Joint pain

– Weakness

Other side effects of this drug: Talk with your doctor right away if you have any of these signs of:

– High blood sugar like confusion, fatigue, increased thirst, increased hunger, passing a lot of urine, flushing, fast breathing, or breath that smells like fruit.

– Liver problems like dark urine, feeling tired, lack of appetite, nausea, abdominal pain, light-colored stools, vomiting, or yellow skin or eyes.

– Blood in the urine

– Unable to pass urine

– Change in amount of urine passed

– Muscle pain

– Muscle tenderness

– Muscle weakness

– Signs of a significant reaction like wheezing; chest tightness; fever; itching; bad cough; blue skin color; seizures; or swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Medication Safety Issues

Sound-alike/look-alike issues:

Storage and Stability

Capsule: Store between 20?C to 25?C (68?F to 77?F); excursions permitted between 15?C and 30?C (59?F and 86?F). Protect from moisture.

Tablet: Store between 20?C and 25?C (68?F to 77?F). Protect from moisture.

Adverse Reactions

Central nervous system: Dizziness, headache

Endocrine & metabolic: Diabetes mellitus (new onset)

Gastrointestinal: Constipation, nausea

Genitourinary: Cystitis (interstitial; Huang 2015)

Hepatic: Increased serum ALT (>3 times ULN)

Neuromuscular & skeletal: Arthralgia, increased creatine phosphokinase, myalgia, weakness