Crestor 40 Tab

Composition

Rosuvastatin 40 mg

Uses of Crestor 40 Tab

Treatment of high cholesterol (hypercholesterolaemia) and mixed dyslipidaemia; lowering LDL-C and triglycerides and increasing HDL-C; prevention of cardiovascular events (heart attack, stroke) in high-risk patients along with diet and lifestyle changes.

• •Lowers LDL (bad cholesterol)
• •Reduces triglycerides
• •Raises HDL (good cholesterol)
• •Helps prevent heart attack and stroke in high-risk patients

How it works

Rosuvastatin is a statin that inhibits HMG‑CoA reductase, the key enzyme for cholesterol synthesis in the liver. This increases hepatic LDL-receptor activity, leading to greater removal of LDL cholesterol from the blood and reduced triglycerides.

Directions for use

Tablet for oral use. Take once daily at the same time each day, with or without food, as prescribed. Swallow whole with water; continue cholesterol-lowering diet and exercise. Do not stop without medical advice.

Side effects

Common side effects of Crestor 40 Tab may include:

• •Headache
• •muscle pain (myalgia)
• •abdominal pain
• •nausea
• •constipation
• •weakness