Crestor: Uses, indications and precautions when using

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Crestor with rosuvastatin is a statin drug that works to reduce low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol levels in the blood, and at the same time fight atherosclerotic diseases.

1. Uses and indications of Crestor

Crestor with rosuvastatin is used with an appropriate diet to help lower blood cholesterol and "bad" fats and raise "good" cholesterol in the blood. This is a statin drug, which reduces the amount of cholesterol made by the liver. By lowering "bad" cholesterol and triglycerides and raising "good" cholesterol, people are treated to reduce their risk of heart disease and help prevent strokes and heart attacks.
In addition to following an appropriate diet (such as a low cholesterol/low fat diet), other lifestyle changes that can help Crestor work better include: Exercise, lose weight if overweight and stop smoking.

2. How to use Crestor

Crestor is to be taken by mouth, with or without food as directed by your doctor, usually once a day.
If you are taking Crestor capsules, swallow the capsule whole, do not crush or chew. If you have trouble swallowing the capsule, you can carefully open the capsule and sprinkle the contents inside with 1 teaspoon of soft food (e.g. soup, porridge) and swallow the whole mixture without chewing.
The dosage of Crestor is based on the patient's medical condition, response to treatment, age, race and other medications that may be taking. This is because antacids containing aluminum or magnesium can decrease the absorption of this medicine. Therefore, if you are taking this class of antacids, take them at least 2 hours later.
Take Crestor regularly every day to get the most effective treatment. Remember to take your medicine at the same time every day. At the same time, it is very important to continue to follow your doctor's advice regarding diet and exercise. It may take up to 4 weeks before the full benefit of the drug is received.
If you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose (within 12 hours), skip the missed dose. Do not double the dose.
Store the medicine at room temperature, away from light and moisture. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep all medications away from children and pets.

3. Notes when using Crestor

3.1 Side Effects Always remember that your doctor has prescribed Crestor because the benefits outweigh the risks of side effects. Most patients use this drug without serious side effects.
A very small number of people taking rosuvastatin may experience mild memory problems or confusion. In a few others, statins can cause or worsen diabetes.
This medicine rarely causes muscle problems, including rhabdomyolysis and autoimmune myopathy. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms occur during treatment and if these continue after your doctor stops taking this medicine: Muscle aches/pain/weakness (especially fever) or unusual tiredness), signs of kidney problems (such as change in the amount of urine, foamy urine).
Crestor rarely causes liver problems. If you notice any of the following rare but serious side effects, tell your doctor: yellowing eyes/skin, dark urine, severe stomach/abdominal pain, persistent nausea/vomiting.
The possibility of a very serious allergic reaction to this medicine is very rare. However, get medical help right away if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic drug reaction, including: Rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), dizziness, shortness of breath.

3.2 Precautions for side effects Before taking rosuvastatin, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have ever had an allergic reaction to it; or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients that may cause allergic reactions or other problems.
Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: Liver disease, kidney disease, alcohol use.
Before surgery, tell your doctor or dentist about all products you are using (including prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, and herbal products).
Limit alcoholic beverages. Daily alcohol use can increase your risk of liver problems, especially when combined with rosuvastatin.
Crestor should not be used during pregnancy because rosuvastatin can harm an unborn baby. Therefore, it is important to avoid pregnancy while taking this medicine. At the same time, Crestor also passes into breast milk. Due to the possible risk to the infant, breast-feeding while using this medicine is not recommended.

4. Drug interactions

Drug interactions can change the way a drug works or increase the risk of serious side effects. Some drugs can interact with Crestor such as anticoagulants (warfarin), daptomycin, gemfibrozil.
Other drugs that may affect the elimination of rosuvastatin from the body, which may affect the activity of rosuvastatin, include fostamatinib, ledipasvir, sofosbuvir/velpatasvir/voxilaprevir.
Do not take any red yeast rice products while you are taking rosuvastatin because some red yeast rice products may also contain a statin called lovastatin. Taking rosuvastatin and red yeast rice products together can increase your risk of serious muscle and liver problems.
In summary, although the side effects of crestor can be feared, the benefits are most significant. Crestor in particular or statins in general can reduce the risk of heart attack or stroke while the risk of life-threatening side effects from statins is very low. However, cardiovascular diseases are diseases that are potentially life-threatening if not treated properly, using drugs incorrectly indicated. Therefore, to ensure the safety of their own health, when there are signs of cardiovascular disease, patients should not arbitrarily buy crestor for treatment, but go to a reputable hospital to examine and listen to treatment instructions. specifically from a specialist. Currently, Cardiovascular Center - Vinmec International General Hospital is one of the leading centers in the country for examination, diagnosis, screening and treatment of cardiovascular diseases. With the convergence of a team of experienced, reputable experts in the field of surgery, internal medicine, interventional cardiac catheterization and the application of advanced techniques in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases. Cardiovascular management, along with a system of modern equipment, on par with the most prestigious hospitals in the world such as: 3 Tesla MRI machine (Siemens), 640 CT machine (Toshiba), other equipment EVIS EXERA III advanced endoscope (Japan Olympiad), Avace high-end anesthesia system, Hybrid operating room according to international standards... The Cardiovascular Center at Vinmec International General Hospital has achieved many successes. work and gain the trust of a large number of patients.

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Reference source: webmd.com