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Rosuvastatin
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Most-Reviewed Use: ANTIBIOTICS
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Brand Name: Crestor
Drug Class: Statin (HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor)
FDA Category: Prescription Medication
CompendiRx Topic(s): Metabolism and Hormones
Dosage Form: Tablet Tablet - 5mg, 10mg, 20mg, 40mg , Capsule - 5mg, 10mg, 20mg, 40mg
Common Usage: Lowering cholesterol, prevention of cardiovascular events
How it works
Inhibits HMG-CoA reductase during cholesterol synthesis in the liver
Pregnancy
rosuvastatin may cause fetal harm when administered to pregnant patients based on the mechanism of action. Discontinue rosuvastatin when pregnancy is recognized. Alternatively, consider the ongoing therapeutic needs of the individual patient.
Lactation
Because of the potential for serious adverse reactions in a breastfed infant, based on the mechanism of action, advise patients that breastfeeding is not recommended during treatment with rosuvastatin
Warnings
"Contraindicated: Hypersensitivity to rosuvastatin, acute liver failure, decompensated cirrhosis, pregnancy, lactation Warnings: Myopathy, rhabdomyolysis, liver enzyme abnormalities"
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