Crestor 20MG Tab

Composition

Rosuvastatin calcium equivalent to Rosuvastatin 20 mg (tablet)

Uses of Crestor 20MG Tab

Treatment of hypercholesterolaemia (high LDL cholesterol) and mixed dyslipidaemia, reduction of cardiovascular risk (heart attack/stroke) in appropriate patients, adjunct to diet and lifestyle changes

• •Lowers LDL (bad) cholesterol
• •Reduces triglycerides
• •Modestly raises HDL (good) cholesterol
• •Helps prevent heart attack and stroke in high-risk patients
• •Slows progression of atherosclerosis when combined with lifestyle changes

How it works

Rosuvastatin is an HMG‑CoA reductase inhibitor (statin) that reduces cholesterol synthesis in the liver. It increases LDL receptor activity, lowering LDL cholesterol and triglycerides and modestly raising HDL cholesterol.

Directions for use

Take as directed by the physician, usually once daily at the same time each day, with or without food. Swallow the tablet whole with water; continue diet/exercise measures and do not stop without medical advice.

Side effects

Common side effects of Crestor 20MG Tab may include:

• •Headache
• •abdominal pain
• •nausea
• •constipation
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