Tablets
ROSUVASTATIN (roe-SUE-vuh-stah-tin) is the chemical name for Crestor.
Four strengths are available for ‘Crestor’ Tablets- 5, 10, 20 and 40 mg.

Crestor Common Uses
Crestor is used with a proper diet to help lower cholesterol and fat (triglyceride) levels in your blood; this medicine is HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor (also known as a "statin"). It can also be used in other circumstances for treatment, as if determined by your doctor.

Before Using Crestor
There are chances that any other medicines or medical conditions may interact with this medicine therefore all prescription and over-the-counter medicine that you are taking should be known by your doctor or pharmacist. If you are also taking gemfibrozil then do not take Crestor. Before starting this medicine, inform your doctor or pharmacist that currently you are taking gemfibrozil. If you are taking fibrates (such as clofibrate or fenofibrate), high doses of niacin (1 gram or more per day), cyclosporine, "blood thinners" such as warfarin, or antacids than additional observation should be required of your dose or condition. Without consulting doctor do not start or stop taking the medicine. If you have any other medical conditions including muscle problems, muscle problems when you have taken other "statin" or "fibrate" medicines, family history of muscle problems, heart problems, kidney problems, low thyroid problems, alcohol use, allergies (especially to other "statins"), pregnancy, or breast-feeding than immediately inform your doctor. If you have liver disease or abnormal liver function test results, it is recommended not to use Crestor. While taking this medicine, you may have increased risk of having side effects which include low blood pressure; severe infection; uncontrolled seizures; or serious metabolic, endocrine, or electrolyte problems; these may cause kidney problems. If you develop one of these conditions contact your doctor as soon as possible. If you have any further queries regarding the medicine than contact your doctor.