CRESTOR (Rosuvastatin Calcium) often called as Statins or the HMG CoA reductase is prescribed by the physicians for the patients with high levels of cholesterol in the blood. CRESTOR (Rosuvastatin Calcium) inhibits the cholesterol biosynthesis by inhibiting a key enzyme called HMG CoA reductase in the cholesterol biosynthetic pathway. CRESTOR (Rosuvastatin Calcium) is used to lower the Low Density Lipoproteins (LDL – Cholesterol) and Triglycerides which are commonly called as the bad cholesterols produced and metabolised by the liver that accounts for the pathogenesis of heart attack, stroke and other vascular complications like arteriosclerosis. CRESTOR (Rosuvastatin Calcium) also increases the levels of High Density Lipoprotein (HDL), the good cholesterol that prevents the incidence of cardio vascular disease and also the recurrence.
Who should not take CRESTOR (Rosuvastatin Calcium)?
CRESTOR (Rosuvastatin Calcium) should not be taken by patients with known electrolytic imbalance like Hypokalemia (Low serum potassium) or Hyperkalemia (High serum potassium) with or without dehydration, severe illness and systemic infection, epilepsy, underactive thyroid disease, hypotension, recent history of surgery or medical emergency, renal disease and muscular disorders. If you are taking drugs like other cholesterol lowering drugs like Fenofibrate or gemfibrozil, you must avoid taking CRESTOR (Rosuvastatin Calcium). Other drugs like blood thinners, Cimetidine, anti-viral drugs, anti-fungal drugs like Ketoconazole, diuretics and other vitamin supplements like niacin should be avoided while taking CRESTOR (Rosuvastatin Calcium). Do not take antacids concomitantly with CRESTOR (Rosuvastatin Calcium). Antacids can decrease the absorption of CRESTOR (Rosuvastatin Calcium). If you are Pregnant, you should avoid taking CRESTOR (Rosuvastatin Calcium). According to Food and Drug Administration, CRESTOR (Rosuvastatin Calcium) is classified as a Pregnancy – X drug that can potentially harm the unborn foetus. Do not feed your baby while taking CRESTOR (Rosuvastatin Calcium) which can pass through the breast milk and harm the feeding infant. If you are allergic to CRESTOR (Rosuvastatin Calcium), you should not take it with out consulting the physician.
CRESTOR (Rosuvastatin Calcium) Side Effects:
CRESTOR (Rosuvastatin Calcium) can cause severe myalgia (muscle pain) that can lead to the discontinuation of the treatment, nausea, jaundice like symptoms, epigastric pain, frequent micturition, arthralgia, constipation, head ache, dizziness, extreme fatigue, fever, dark colour urine, indigestion and weight gain.
How should I take CRESTOR (Rosuvastatin Calcium)?
The recommended dosage for the CRESTOR (Rosuvastatin Calcium) is 5 - 40 mg once daily oral dosage. You should take CRESTOR (Rosuvastatin Calcium) for at least for 2 – 4 weeks treatment will improve the symptoms that confirmed by the serum lipid profile and it must be continued up to 4 weeks to achieve the complete benefit with an adjusted drug dosage. The following instruction should be followed to take the CRESTOR (Rosuvastatin Calcium) 10 – 20 mg once daily initial dosage: (1) Take CRESTOR (Rosuvastatin Calcium) first thing in the morning before you eat or drink anything except plain water. 2) CRESTOR (Rosuvastatin Calcium) while you are sitting or standing up. 3) Take CRESTOR (Rosuvastatin Calcium) with 6 to 8 ounces (about 1 cup) of plain water. Do not take CRESTOR (Rosuvastatin Calcium) any other drink besides plain water. Do not take CRESTOR (Rosuvastatin Calcium) with coffee, tea, juice, milk or other dairy drinks. 4) Swallow CRESTOR (Rosuvastatin Calcium) as a whole. Do not chew the tablet or keep CRESTOR (Rosuvastatin Calcium) in your mouth to melt or dissolve. After taking CRESTOR (Rosuvastatin Calcium) you must wait at least 30 minutes BEFORE: 1) lying down. You may sit, stand, or do normal activities like read the newspaper or take a walk. 2) Eating or drinking anything except plain water.
Keep taking CRESTOR (Rosuvastatin Calcium) for as long as your health care provider tells you to do so. To treat your diseases or keep you from getting these symptoms, you have to take CRESTOR (Rosuvastatin Calcium) as often and in the way CRESTOR (Rosuvastatin Calcium) as prescribed by your Physician.
What is the important information I should know about CRESTOR (Rosuvastatin Calcium)?
Take CRESTOR (Rosuvastatin Calcium) exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you.
CRESTOR (Rosuvastatin Calcium) can be taken once daily with or without food.
If you are an Asian origin, you should inform your Physician about it before taking CRESTOR (Rosuvastatin Calcium). Because of the pharmacogenomic effect, Asians absorb CRESTOR (Rosuvastatin Calcium) at a higher rate than the other race and ethnic origin. Your healthcare provider may prescribe a low dose initially to reduce the adverse effects.
For CRESTOR (Rosuvastatin Calcium) dosage you must follow your doctor's instructions.
To get the greatest benefit from CRESTOR (Rosuvastatin Calcium), you should still follow a diet low in saturated fats and cholesterol and exercise regularly.
Avoid consuming alcohol while you take CRESTOR (Rosuvastatin Calcium), it can increase triglyceride level and can cause serious liver damage.
CRESTOR (Rosuvastatin Calcium) may not be right for everyone and it should not be self-medicated.
Elevated blood sugar levels have been reported with statins, including CRESTOR (Rosuvastatin Calcium).
It is important to take CRESTOR (Rosuvastatin Calcium) regularly to get the most benefit, as directed by the Physician.
You should follow strict diet and exercise while you take CRESTOR (Rosuvastatin Calcium) to attain maximum benefit.
Do not stop taking CRESTOR (Rosuvastatin Calcium) without first talking to your doctor, even if you are feeling well. Even after your symptoms improve, you may require continuous treatment of CRESTOR (Rosuvastatin Calcium) for quite some time, as directed by the Physician.
You should do blood tests before and during treatment with CRESTOR (Rosuvastatin Calcium) to monitor your liver function.
Store CRESTOR (Rosuvastatin Calcium) as per the instructions on the label.
Keep CRESTOR (Rosuvastatin Calcium) away from the reach of the children and pets.
What happens if I miss a dose of CRESTOR (Rosuvastatin Calcium)?
Take the missed dose of CRESTOR (Rosuvastatin Calcium) as soon as you remember, during the same day. If you do not remember until the next day, skip the missed dose and take CRESTOR (Rosuvastatin Calcium) next day as routine dose. Do not take a double dose of the medication.
What happens if I overdose of CRESTOR (Rosuvastatin Calcium)?
In case of over dose, please seek emergency medical attention immediately.
Where can I get more information on CRESTOR (Rosuvastatin Calcium)?
CRESTOR (Rosuvastatin Calcium) prescribed patients, who try to place an order for CRESTOR (Rosuvastatin Calcium) from an online pharmacy store, can place their prescription order at the CanadaDrugsOnline.com which is an online Canadian pharmacy store.
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