Crestor 10 mg Tablets

Who is this for?

Rosuvastatin is a cholesterol-lowering medicine that works by blocking an enzyme in your liver that produces cholesterol, helping to reduce the amount of bad cholesterol and fats in your blood while increasing good cholesterol.

Inhibits HMG-CoA reductase, the rate-limiting enzyme in cholesterol synthesis, thereby reducing hepatic cholesterol production and increasing LDL receptor expression on liver cells to enhance clearance of LDL cholesterol from the bloodstream.

Is Rosuvastatin safe to take with another drug?

Take one tablet once daily, at the same time each day. You can take it with or without food. Most people start with 5 mg or 10 mg once daily, and the doctor may increase it based on your cholesterol levels. Swallow the tablet whole with water. You can take it morning or night — just be consistent.

If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. But if it's almost time for your next dose, skip the missed one and continue your normal schedule. Do not take two tablets at once to make up for it.

• Headache
• muscle pain or weakness
• stomach pain
• feeling dizzy
• mild nausea

Avoid taking rosuvastatin with antacids containing aluminium or magnesium — if you need antacids, take them at least 2 hours after rosuvastatin. Tell your doctor if you are taking blood thinners like warfarin, as rosuvastatin can increase the risk of bleeding. Limit alcohol intake, as combining it with rosuvastatin puts extra strain on your liver.

Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and heat — Nigerian weather can be very hot, so avoid leaving it in your car or near windows. Keep the tablets in their original packaging and far from the reach of children.