Crestor Tablets (Rosuvastatin)

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CRESTOR - Canada Product Information

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Crestor is a medication that helps lower cholesterol levels in your blood. It belongs to a group of drugs called statins. It comes in tablet form and is taken by mouth.

How Does Crestor Work?

Crestor works by blocking a specific enzyme in your liver that is involved in making cholesterol. This helps lower the amount of bad cholesterol (LDL) and triglycerides in your blood and can raise your good cholesterol (HDL) levels.

Who Can Take Crestor?

Crestor is prescribed for adults and children over 10 years of age to:

• Lower high cholesterol levels when diet and exercise alone are not enough.
• Reduce the risk of heart attacks, strokes, and other heart-related problems in certain people.

Who Should Not Take Crestor?

Do not take Crestor if you:

• Are allergic to rosuvastatin or any other ingredients in Crestor.
• Have liver disease or unexplained abnormal liver function tests.
• Are pregnant or breastfeeding.
• Are taking certain medications like cyclosporine or sofosbuvir/velpatasvir/voxilaprevir.

How to Take Crestor

• Dosage: Follow your doctor’s instructions. Crestor is usually taken once a day, with or without food.
• Missed Dose: If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not take a double dose.

Possible Side Effects

Common side effects include:

• Muscle pain
• Nausea
• Headache
• Abdominal pain

Rare but serious side effects include:

• Muscle problems like myopathy and rhabdomyolysis.
• Liver problems indicated by yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice).

Important Warnings

• Muscle Pain: Contact your doctor immediately if you experience unexplained muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness, especially if accompanied by fever or feeling unwell.
• Liver Problems: Regular blood tests may be required to check liver function. Report any signs of liver problems to your doctor.
• Pregnancy: Do not use Crestor if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant. Crestor can harm an unborn baby.
• Alcohol: Limit alcohol intake while taking Crestor, as it can increase the risk of liver problems.

Drug Interactions

Some medications can affect how Crestor works or increase the risk of serious side effects. Inform your doctor about all the medicines you take, especially:

• Cyclosporine
• Blood thinners like warfarin
• Other cholesterol-lowering medications
• Antacids
• Certain antivirals

Storage

Store Crestor at room temperature, away from moisture and heat. Keep out of reach of children.

When to Contact Your Doctor

Contact your doctor if you:

• Experience muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness.
• Notice yellowing of the skin or eyes, or dark urine.
• Have any signs of an allergic reaction, like rash, itching, or swelling.

For more information, consult your doctor or pharmacist. Always follow the prescribed dosage and inform your healthcare provider about any concerns or side effects.

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Reference: Crestor Canada product monograph

Take Crestor (rosuvastatin) once daily, with or without food, at the same time each day. Swallow the tablet whole with water. Follow your doctor's dosage instructions, which may be adjusted based on your response to treatment. Avoid drinking large amounts of alcohol. Continue following a cholesterol-lowering diet and exercise regularly. Do not stop taking Crestor without consulting your doctor.