Generic name: rosuvastatin calcium
Dosage form: tablet, film coated
Drug class:Statins
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Feb 1, 2022.
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- Indications and Usage
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- Dosage Forms and Strengths
- Contraindications
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- Adverse Reactions/Side Effects
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- Clinical Pharmacology
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Indications and Usage for Rosuvastatin Tablets
Pediatric use information for patients 7 to 17 years of age is approved for AstraZeneca’s CRESTOR (rosuvastatin calcium) tablets. However, due to AstraZeneca’s marketing exclusivity rights, this drug product is not labeled with that pediatric information.
Hypertriglyceridemia
Rosuvastatin Tablets are indicated as adjunctive therapy to diet for the treatment of adult patients with hypertriglyceridemia.
Primary Dysbetalipoproteinemia (Type III Hyperlipoproteinemia)
Rosuvastatin Tablets are indicated as an adjunct to diet for the treatment of adult patients with primary dysbetalipoproteinemia (Ty...
