Customization: | Available |
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Application: | Lower Bad Cholesterol Levels (Ldl-C) and Fats (Tri |
Usage Mode: | For oral administration |
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Rosuvastatin (Crestor) is commonly used to lower bad cholesterol levels (LDL-C) and fats (triglycerides) in the blood. It also increases good cholesterol levels (HDL). Improving your cholesterol levels helps decrease your risk of heart disease, stroke, and heart attack.
Rosuvastatin may also be used for other conditions as determined by your healthcare provider.
Common Generic Name(s) | rosuvastatin; rosuvastatin Ca; rosuvastatin calcium |
Pronunciation | Kres-tor | roe-SOO-va-STAT-in |
Drug Classes | HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor; lipid-lowering agent; statin |
Availability | prescription only; generic available |
Rosuvastatin lowers blood cholesterol levels by decreasing the amount of cholesterol made by your liver and by increasing the breakdown of bad cholesterol.
Rosuvastatin is available as Crestor and generic rosuvastatin in the following dosage forms that are taken by mouth.