- Trade names: Crestor and Ezallor Sprinkle
- Rosuvastatin: lowers cholesterol and reduces the risk of heart-related problems.
- Common side effects: muscle pain, headache, abdominal pain, nausea, constipation.
- Considerations:
- Take as prescribed. Do not double dose and do not skip doses
- Notify healthcare providers of any liver disease or other medical conditions.
- Avoid grapefruit or grapefruit juice
- Avoid excessive alcohol consumption.
- Monitor for muscle pain or weakness.
- Report any signs of liver injury (fatigue, anorexia, jaundice, dark urine)
- Report any unexplained symptoms promptly.
- Follow a diet with restriction (fats, alcohol, cholesterol) and exercise routine.
- Avoid breastfeeding during therapy, notify healthcare professional if pregnancy is suspected
