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Generic Name

Rosuvastatin

Brand Names
Crestor, Rosuvastain
FDA approval date: July 19, 2016
Classification: HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor
Form: Tablet

What is Crestor (Rosuvastatin)?

CRESTOR is indicated: To reduce the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events in adults at increased risk for CV events., As an adjunct to diet and exercise to reduce low-density lipoprotein cholesterol : ∘ in adults with hypercholesterolemia. ∘ and slow the progression of atherosclerosis in adults. ∘ in adults and pediatric patients aged 8 years and older with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia . ∘ in adults and pediatric patients aged 7 years and older with homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia ., As an adjunct to diet for the treatment of adults with: ∘ Primary dysbetalipoproteinemia. ∘ Hypertriglyceridemia. CRESTOR is an HMG Co‑A reductase inhibitor indicated: , To reduce the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events in adults at increased risk for CV events., As an adjunct to diet and exercise to reduce low-density lipoprotein cholesterol : ∘ in adults with primary hypercholesterolemia. ∘ and slow the progression of atherosclerosis in adults. ∘ in adults and pediatric patients aged 8 years and older with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia . ∘ in adults and pediatric patients aged 7 years and older with homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia ., As an adjunct to diet for the treatment of adults with: ∘ Primary dysbetalipoproteinemia. ∘ Hypertriglyceridemia.
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