Crestor 10 mg Tablet

Crestor 10 mg Tablet is a prescription cholesterol-lowering medicine that contains 10 mg of rosuvastatin in each tablet. It belongs to the statin class and is used to help lower LDL (“bad”) cholesterol, raise HDL (“good”) cholesterol, and lower triglycerides. Crestor 10 mg Tablet is also used to reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke in people who need cholesterol treatment as part of overall heart and blood vessel care.

How it works: Rosuvastatin in the Crestor 10 mg Tablet works by blocking an enzyme the liver uses to make cholesterol. As a tablet, it delivers the medicine in a simple once-daily oral form that helps lower cholesterol levels over time.

Crestor 10 mg Tablet is a mid-range strength, higher than Crestor 5 mg Tablet but lower than Crestor 20 mg Tablet and Crestor 40 mg Tablet. It is often chosen for adults who need more cholesterol lowering than a 5 mg dose can provide, but do not yet need a stronger tablet. Because it is 10 mg per tablet, a doctor may use this strength when they want a balanced effect with close monitoring.

• High LDL cholesterol
• Mixed dyslipidemia
• High triglycerides
• Lowering cardiovascular risk
• Adjunct to diet and exercise

• Swallow the Crestor 10 mg Tablet whole with water; do not crush or chew it.
• Take it once daily exactly as prescribed, with or without food.
• Try to take it at the same time each day to help you remember.
• Use it along with a cholesterol-lowering diet and regular activity plan.
• Do not take extra tablets to make up for a missed dose; take the next dose at the usual time.
• If your doctor also prescribes a bile acid sequestrant, separate the doses as directed.

Each Crestor 10 mg Tablet provides 10 mg of rosuvastatin per tablet. It is usually taken once daily, but the exact schedule and whether the dose is increased or lowered depend on your cholesterol results, your risk factors, and your doctor’s plan. Do not exceed the amount your prescriber recommends; the maximum daily dose for rosuvastatin tablets is typically 40 mg in adults when specifically prescribed and monitored.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Rosuvastatin may include:

• Headache
• Muscle aches or soreness
• Nausea
• Abdominal pain
• Constipation
• Weakness or fatigue

• Crestor 10 mg Tablet is a prescription-strength statin and should be used only under a doctor’s care.
• Tell your prescriber if you have liver disease, kidney disease, thyroid problems, or a history of muscle disorders.
• Avoid heavy alcohol use, which can increase the chance of liver-related problems.
• Report any new muscle pain, weakness, or dark urine right away, especially if symptoms feel unusual for you.
• This medicine is not for use during pregnancy and should not be used while breastfeeding unless your clinician specifically instructs otherwise.
• Let your doctor know about all medicines and supplements you take, because some combinations raise the risk of muscle injury.
• Do not use this tablet to treat chest pain or sudden heart symptoms; seek urgent care for those problems.

• Cyclosporine
• Gemfibrozil and other fibrates
• Certain HIV protease inhibitors
• Warfarin
• Antacids containing aluminum or magnesium

Store Crestor 10 mg Tablet in its original strip/box at room temperature, away from excess heat, moisture, and light.