Crestor 5mg Tablets | 120-Count | ROSUVASTATIN

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What is Crestor 5mg (ROSUVASTATIN)?

Lowers LDL cholesterol, triglycerides, and raises HDL. Prevents heart attacks and strokes in high-risk patients. Treats familial hypercholesterolemia.

How it Works

HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor — blocks rate-limiting step in hepatic cholesterol synthesis, reducing LDL production and upregulating LDL receptors.

Quick Specs

Common Side Effects

Myalgia (muscle pain — most common), elevated liver enzymes, headache. Rare: rhabdomyolysis especially at 40mg or with interacting drugs.

Safety Warnings

⚠️ Avoid in pregnancy (teratogenic). Rhabdomyolysis risk with gemfibrozil, niacin, cyclosporine, azole antifungals. Asian patients may need lower starting doses. Monitor liver function if hepatic symptoms develop.