What is Crestor?
Crestor (rosuvastatin calcium) is a prescription strength synthetic lipid-lowering agent manufactured and marketed by AstraZeneca U.S. It belongs to a class of drugs called HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors (statins) that are designed to lower the bad cholesterol (LDL) and triglycerides (TG) levels in the blood stream. The active ingredient in Crestor is Rosuvastatin calcium, and the inactive ingredients are: microcrystalline cellulose NF, lactose monohydrate NF, tribasic calcium phosphate NF, crospovidone NF, magnesium stearate NF, hypromellose NF, triacetin NF, titanium dioxide USP, yellow ferric oxide, and red ferric oxide NF. Crestor can be taken as a single dose at any time of day with or without food. However, taking it with food does decrease the absorption. The FDA-approved tablet doses for oral administration are 5, 10, 20, and 40 mg. The 80 mg dosage was not approved.
Other Crestor FAQs
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What is Crestor used for?
A: Crestor is used as an adjunct to a low-cholesterol diet and exercise program Crestor is thought to reduce elevated total Cholesterol (total-C), Low-Density … More -
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How does Crestor work?
A: There are two types of cholesterol: LDL and HDL. Doctors call HDL the "Good Cholesterol" because your body needs it. Conversely, LDL is considered to be the … More -
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Is Crestor right for you?
A: Do not take Crestor if you: have certain liver problems; are pregnant or planning to become pregnant. Crestor may harm your unborn baby. If you get pregnant, stop … More -
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I'm trying to get pregnant, can I take Crestor?
A: No. Pregnant, breastfeeding, or women trying to get pregnant should not be taking any kind of cholesterol lowering drugs because statins may cause birth defects./p> More -
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What should I tell my health care provider before taking Crestor?
A: Before starting Crestor, tell your health care provider about all medical conditions, including if you: are pregnant or planning to become pregnant; are … More -
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What other drugs affect Crestor?
A: Do not take Crestor if you are taking: the blood thinner Coumadin; Cyclosporine, a medicine with multiple uses, including use after organ transplants or for … More -
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What are some possible side effects of Crestor?
A: Like all medicines, Crestor may cause side effects in some people. These side effects are usually mild to moderate and usually go away after a short time. The most … More -
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What is the recent news on Crestor all about?
A: In March of 2004, the activist group Public Citizen complained to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that a condition called rhabdomyolysis was occurring more … More -
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Why are news organizations still covering something that happened months ago?
A: In June, Public Citizen's Sidney Wolf repeated his old charges from March against Crestor in the British medical journal The Lancet, despite the fact that the FDA has … More -
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What is the problem with Crestor?
A: The problem is that the FDA approved Crestor even though it has been proven more problematic than other kinds of cholesterol lowering statins. There are currently six … More
