ROZUCOR ( Crestor, Generic Rosuvastatin )
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Rosuvastatin is used for: Lowering cholesterol and triglyceride levels and increasing "good" cholesterol (high-density lipoprotein [HDL]) levels in patients who have also adopted lifestyle changes (eg, diet and exercise). Rosuvastatin is a cholesterol-lowering medication that blocks the production of cholesterol (a type of fat) in the body. It works by reducing levels of "bad" cholesterol (low-density lipoprotein, or LDL) and triglycerides in the blood, while increasing levels of "good" cholesterol (high-density lipoprotein, or HDL).Rosuvastatin is used to treat high cholesterol. Lowering your cholesterol can help prevent heart disease and hardening of the arteries, conditions that can lead to heart attack, stroke, and vascular disease.
Rozucor (Crestor) belongs to the group of medications known as HMG CoA reductase inhibitors (also known as "statins"). It is used in addition to diet and exercise to lower cholesterol levels. It works by blocking an enzyme that helps make cholesterol in the body. As a result, less cholesterol is made, decreasing the overall levels of cholesterol in the blood. Individuals with high blood cholesterol levels have a higher risk of heart disease such as heart attack. When cholesterol levels are lowered through a combination of medication, diet, and exercise, the risk of heart disease is lowered as well. It takes 2 to 4 weeks to see the maximum effect of Crestor on cholesterol levels in blood tests. Your doctor may have suggested Crestor for conditions other than the ones listed in these drug information articles. If you have not discussed this with your doctor or are not sure why you are taking Crestor, speak to your doctor. Do not stop taking Crestor without consulting your doctor. Crestor should not be taken by anyone who: *is allergic to Crestor or any ingredient of Crestor *has active liver disease or has unexplained increases in certain liver function tests *is pregnant *is breast-feeding *is taking cyclosporine |
