Rosuvastatin is the Generic Name of Crestor. It is an oral drug used for lowering the blood cholesterol.
Rosuvastatin is classified to the reductase inhibitors called HMG-CoA known as statins. These drugs reduce the cholesterol level by inhibiting the HMG-CoA reductase enzyme which increases the risk of cholesterol in the liver. This way it reduces the increased cholesterol level.
Researchers have proved that with atherosclerosis, inflammation of coronary arteries may also contribute the development of heart attacks. It has been proved that statins reduces this inflammation with the reduction in the cholesterol level. Due to this the risk of heart attacks, strokes is prevented.
These tablets are approved by FDA and are available in the form off 5 mg to 40 mg.
Crestor is mainly prescribed for reducing the blood total cholesterol and besides is also reduces the risk of coronary heart diseases. It is recommended to take the tablet once in a day and with or without food.
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