Crestor is a hypolipidemic drug used to reduce cholesterol levels and prevent cardiovascular disease.

Active substance:

Rosuvastatin (in the form of rosuvastatin calcium)

Form of release:

Film-coated tablets in the following dosages:

5 mg

10 mg

20 mg

40 mg Dosage and method of administration:

Initial dose: 5 or 10 mg once daily, regardless of meals.

Dose adjustment: if necessary, the dose can be increased after 4 weeks.

Maximum dose: 40 mg per day, prescribed in exceptional cases in patients with severe hypercholesterolemia and high risk of cardiovascular complications.

Contraindications:

Hypersensitivity to rosuvastatin or other components of the drug.

Liver disease in the active phase.

Severe renal insufficiency.

Myopathy.

Concomitant administration of cyclosporine.

Pregnancy and period of breastfeeding.

Before use, it is recommended to consult a physician to determine the optimal dosage and assess possible risks.Tablet description:

5 mg: round, biconvex, yellow in color, engraved “ZD4522 5” on one side.

10 mg: round, biconvex, pink in color, engraved “ZD4522 10” on one side.

20 mg: round, biconvex, pink, with engraving “ZD4522 20” on one side.

40 mg: oval, biconvex, pink in color, with engraving “ZD4522” on one side and “40” on the other.

Indications for use:

Primary hypercholesterolemia (type IIa according to Fredrickson), including familial heterozygous hypercholesterolemia.

Mixed hypercholesterolemia (type IIb).

Familial homozygous hypercholesterolemia.

Hypertriglyceridemia (Fredrickson type IV).

Slowing the progression of atherosclerosis.

Prevention of cardiovascular complications in patients at increased risk of their development.