Crestor is a drug whose active component is rosuvastatin. It belongs to the genus of statins. It is used to reduce "bad" cholesterol (LDL) and triglycerides located in the blood; in addition to helping to increase good cholesterol (LDL). Crestor comes in tablets of: 5, 10, 20 and 40mg.
It can be administered in adults and in children older than 8 years. This medicine works by slowing the production of cholesterol in the body and reducing the amount of it, which is accumulated in the walls of the arteries (arteriosclerosis).
Crestor is also given to lower the risk of having a heart attack, stroke, or any other disease of the coronary arteries. It is not recommended to use this medicine if you have liver, kidney or diabetes problems. If you are pregnant or lactating do not take it.
This medicine can be taken once a day, with or without food. While you are on crestor, you should have blood tests continuously. Use the medicine as directed by the doctor, even if the person feels fine, as the individual may have high cholesterol and not have any symptoms.
It is important that during the treatment with crestor, the person follows a diet low in fat and cholesterol, performs an exercise routine and weight control. In the same way, it is recommended to avoid alcohol intake.
Among the side effects that may arise during treatment are: stomach pain, constipation, headache, insomnia, dizziness, confusion, muscle and joint pain. In the same way, other effects that could be serious can be manifested such as: fever, extreme fatigue, nausea, weakness, rash, breathing difficulties. You need to see a doctor if you have any of the symptoms described above.
There is a rare side effect that can be caused by ingesting crestor and it is the appearance of a disease called rhabdomyolysis, this is a condition that causes muscle damage and damages the kidneys. However, it is estimated that this side effect can occur in 1 in 10,000 cases.
It is vitally important that the person discontinue the administration of crestor for a time, if he presents the following discomforts: alteration in electrolytes, dehydration, severe infection, low blood pressure, seizures.
