CRESTOR contains rosuvastatin, a statin medication that helps reduce low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol and improve lipid balance. The medication helps prevent plaque formation in blood vessels and lowers the risk of cardiovascular complications.
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Rosuvastatin is one of the most extensively studied statins worldwide. Major international clinical trials including JUPITER, ASTEROID, and METEOR demonstrated significant LDL reduction and cardiovascular risk prevention. Research also confirmed its ability to slow the progression of atherosclerosis in high-risk patients.
The medication is indicated for primary hypercholesterolemia, mixed dyslipidemia, familial hypercholesterolemia, and prevention of cardiovascular diseases. It helps lower total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, and triglycerides while reducing the risk of myocardial infarction, stroke, and vascular complications.
The medication is taken orally once daily with or without food. Tablets should be swallowed whole with water. Dosage and treatment duration depend on cholesterol levels, cardiovascular risk profile, and individual response to therapy. A cholesterol-lowering diet is recommended during treatment.
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