Brand Rosuvastatin

Brand Rosuvastatin is known as a HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor or statin. Brand Rosuvastatin lowers cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood. Rosuvastatin may also reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, or other health problems in patients with risk factors for heart disease. Diet and lifestyle changes are often used with this drug.

How to use:
Take this medicine by mouth with a glass of water. Follow the directions on the prescription label. You can take this medicine with or without food. Take your doses at regular intervals. Do not take your medicine more often than directed.

Tell your doctor or health care professional right away if you get any unexplained muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness, especially if you also have a fever and tiredness.
Avoid taking antacids containing aluminum, calcium or magnesium within 2 hours of taking this medicine.
This drug is only part of a total heart-health program. Your doctor or a dietician can suggest a low-cholesterol and low-fat diet to help. Avoid alcohol and smoking, and keep a proper exercise schedule.
Do not use this drug if you are pregnant or breast-feeding.

Dosage:
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, take only that dose. Do not take double or extra doses.

Overdosage:
If you think you have taken too much of this medicine contact a poison control center or emergency room at once.

Side effects:

• allergic reactions like skin rash, itching or hives, swelling of the face, lips, or tongue
• dark urine
• fever
• joint pain
• muscle cramps, pain
• redness, blistering, peeling or loosening of the skin, including inside the mouth
• trouble passing urine or change in the amount of urine
• unusually weak or tired
• yellowing of the eyes or skin

Side effects that usually do not require medical attention:

• constipation
• heartburn
• nausea
• stomach gas, pain, upset