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Rovastatin

Updated August 10, 2018
mimin Says:
Fri, May 20, 2011

Dose and side efect

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Kevin Says:
Thu, July 12, 2018

Hello Mimin,

I hope you are doing well.

I believe the medication you are asking about is Rosuvastatin, which is a medication used to lower bad cholesterol and raise good cholesterol. According to the National Institute of Health the dosage is based on your medical history, age and your current medical condition. Below I will list some additional information as well as the listed side effects associated with Rosuvastatin that I sourced from the NIH.

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This information will be based upon the brand name Crestor 5mg tablet.


NDC: 0310-0755

PACKAGER: AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP

ACTIVE INGREDIENTS: Rosuvastatin Calcium 5mg

INACTIVE INGREDIENTS:

- Lactose Monohydrate
- Cellulose, Microcrystalline
- Hypromelloses
- Triacetin
- Titanium Dioxide
- Ferric Oxide Yellow

COLOR: Yellow

SHAPE: Round

SIZE: 7mm

IMPRINT: 5;crestor

POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS:

- Headache
- Myalgia
- Abdominal Pain
- Asthenia
- Nausea
- Arthralgia
- Dizziness
- Increased Cpk
- Constipation
- Diabetes Mellitus

I hope this information helps. Let me know if there is anything else you need to know about this medication.

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