API Product   :    Rosuvastatin Calcium
CEP   :    ¤
WCC   :    ?
Therapeutic Use    :    Lipid-regulating/anti-atheroma preparations; Cardiac therapy
Originator   :    AstraZeneca
CAS No.    :    287714-41-4
Trade Name.   :    CRESTOR
Molecular Weight   :    481.539 g/ mol
Molecular Formula   :    C22H28FN3O6S
Rosuvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood. It belongs to a group of drugs known as "statins." It works by reducing the amount of cholesterol made by the liver.
Rosuvastatin, sold under the tradename Crestor among others, is a statin medication, used to prevent cardiovascular disease in those at high risk and treat abnormal lipids.[3] It recommended to be used together with dietary changes, exercise, and weight loss.[3] It is taken by mouth.[3] Common side effects include abdominal pain, nausea, headaches, and muscle pains.[3] Serious side effects may include rhabdomyolysis, liver problems, and diabetes.[3] Use during pregnancy may harm the baby.[3] Like all statins, rosuvastatin works by inhibiting HMG-CoA reductase, an enzyme found in liver that plays a role in producing cholesterol.