Product Name   :    Rosuvastatin 4.16% DC Granules
Dosage Form   :    Tablets
Dose   :    5mg
Reference Product   :    Crestor
API : DMF; Dossier — CTD   :    Available
Originator   :    AstraZeneca
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 ofcholesterol 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 is 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.