Rosuvastatin (Crestor)

Cholesterol Drugs Slideshow

• Rosuvastatin (Crestor) Information
• Why Is Crestor Used?
• Who Should Not Take Crestor?
• Special Warnings With Crestor
• What Should I Tell My Doctor?
• What Are Some Possible Side Effects of Crestor?
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• Synonyms and Keywords
• Authors and Editors

Rosuvastatin (Crestor) Information

Crestor is the brand name. Rosuvastatin is the generic name. Crestor is the newest statin (cholesterol-lowering drug) approved in the United States. For information on statins and how they work, see Understanding Cholesterol-Lowering Medications, Medical Treatment.

Crestor is the most potent of the statin drugs. It is particularly effective in lowering very high cholesterol levels or when a cholesterol level has not been decreased with other drugs.

Basic medication information is as follows:

• Active ingredient: Rosuvastatin calcium

• Dosage form: Tablet

• Strength: 5, 10, 20, 40 mg

• FDA approval: August 13, 2003

• Company name: AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals