Crestor 10mg Tablet

Short Description

Crestor 10mg Tablet is a statin used to lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart disease by lowering 'bad' cholesterol (LDL) and triglycerides.

Dosage Form

Tablet

Introduction

Crestor 10mg Tablet is a widely prescribed medicine and is regarded as safe for long-term use. It can be taken with a meal or on an empty stomach. You can take it at any time of the day but try to take it at the same time each day. Most people with high cholesterol do not feel ill, but stopping your medicine may increase your cholesterol levels, making your condition worse and increasing your risk of heart disease and stroke. It is important to have your cholesterol levels checked regularly. This medicine is only one part of the treatment program which should also include a healthy diet, regular exercise, smoking cessation, moderation of alcohol intake, and weight reduction. You can eat normally while taking this medicine, but try to avoid foods that are high in fat. Common side effects of this medicine include muscle pain, weakness, nausea, headache, and stomach pain. These are usually mild and disappear after a short time. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you notice any yellowing of your eyes or get repeated or unexplained muscle pains. This medicine should not be used in conditions such as liver disease. Also, pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers should not take this medicine as it may harm the developing baby. Diabetic patients should monitor their blood sugar levels while taking this medicine, as it may lead to an increase in blood sugar levels.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Crestor 10mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Side Effects

Muscle pain Weakness Nausea Headache Stomach pain

Alcohol Warning

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Crestor 10mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Breastfeeding Warning

Crestor 10mg Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.

Pregnancy Warning

Crestor 10mg Tablet is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.

Interacting Medicines

Amiodarone Acenocoumarol Amlodipine Azithromycin

Crestor 10mg Tablet is a lipid-lowering medication (statin). It works by blocking an enzyme (HMG-CoA-reductase) that is required by the body to make cholesterol, thereby lowering 'bad' cholesterol (LDL) and triglycerides and raising 'good' cholesterol (HDL).

Crestor 10mg Tablet treats high cholesterol by lowering 'bad' cholesterol (LDL) and triglycerides (fats). It should be taken in addition to regular exercise and a low-fat diet. In general, Crestor 10mg Tablet is safe. It may cause diarrhea, gas, or an upset stomach. If any of these happen to you, take it with food. Inform your doctor if you experience fatigue, muscle weakness, or muscle pain. Your doctor may check your liver function before starting the treatment and regularly thereafter. Inform your doctor if you notice signs of liver problems such as stomach pains, unusually dark urine, or yellowing of the skin or eyes. Inform your doctor if you have kidney disease, liver disease, or diabetes before starting treatment with this medicine. If you are diabetic, monitor your blood sugar level regularly as Crestor 10mg Tablet may cause an increase in your blood sugar level. Do not take Crestor 10mg Tablet if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy, or breastfeeding.