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    • ROSUVASTATIN CALCIUM (Generic for CRESTOR)

    • QTY 90
    • 10 MG
    • Tablet
    • Near  77381

ROSUVASTATIN (roe SOO va sta tin) treats high cholesterol and reduces the risk of heart attack and stroke. It works by decreasing bad cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and increasing good cholesterol (HDL) in your blood. It belongs to a group of medications called statins. Changes to diet and exercise are often combined with this medication.


ROSUVASTATIN CALCIUM (Generic for CRESTOR) Lifestyle Interactions

  • Rosuvastatin Calcium 10mg, Oral tablet

    Interaction: Grapefruit juice
    Severity: Major
    Notes for Consumers: Do not drink grapefruit juice or eat grapefruit while taking this medication. Grapefruit may alter the effects of your medication. Serious side effects may occur. Contact your care team right away if you experience new or worsening side effects.
    Notes for Professionals: Advise patients to avoid grapefruit and grapefruit juice during rosuvastatin treatment due to the risk of increased rosuvastatin exposure and adverse reactions. Rosuvastatin is a CYP2C9 substrate and grapefruit juice is a CYP2C9 inhibitor.

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