Why is calcium added to rosuvastatin

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Author: Admin | 2025-04-28

Va stat' in kal” see um) TabletsRead this Patient Information carefully before you starttaking rosuvastatin calcium tablets and each time you get a refill. If you haveany questions about rosuvastatin calcium tablets, ask your doctor. Only your doctorcan determine if rosuvastatin calcium tablets are right for you.What are rosuvastatin calcium tablets ?Rosuvastatin calcium tablets are a prescription medicinethat contains a cholesterol-lowering medicine called rosuvastain calcium. Mostof the cholesterol in your blood is made in the liver. Rosuvastatin calciumtablets work by reducing cholesterol in two ways: rosuvastatin calcium tabletsblocks an enzyme in the liver causing the liver to make less cholesterol, androsuvastatin calcium tablets increases the uptake and breakdown by the liver ofcholesterol already in the blood. Rosuvastatin calcium tablets are used along with diet to: lower the level of your “bad” cholesterol (LDL) increase the level of your “good” cholesterol (HDL) lower the level of fat in your blood (triglycerides) Rosuvastatin calcium tablets are used to treat: adults who cannot control their cholesterol levels by diet and exercise alone. It is not known if rosuvastatin calcium tablets are safeand effective in people who have Fredrickson Type I and V dyslipidemias.Pediatric use information for patients 7 to 17 yearsof age is approved for AstraZeneca's CRESTOR (rosuvastatin calcium) tablets.However, due to AstraZeneca's marketing exclusivity rights, this drug productis not labeled with that pediatric information.Who should not take rosuvastatin calcium tablets ?Do not take rosuvastatin calcium tablets if you: are allergic to rosuvastatin calcium or any of the ingredients in rosuvastatin calcium tablets. See the end of this leaflet for a complete list of ingredients in rosuvastatin calcium tablets. have liver problems. are pregnant or think you may be pregnant, or are planning to become pregnant. Rosuvastatin calcium tablets may harm your unborn baby. If you become pregnant, stop taking rosuvastatin calcium tablets and call your doctor right away.If you are not planning to become pregnant you should use effective birth control (contraception) while you are taking rosuvastatin calcium tablets. are breastfeeding. Medicines like rosuvastatin calcium tablets can pass into your breast milk and may harm your baby.What should I tell my doctor

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