Crestor belongs to a group of medications known as HMG CoA reductase inhibitors or “statins”. Crestor is prescribed to treat high or unhealthy cholesterol levels, as these may lead to dangerous cardiovascular problems like heart attack or stroke. It does so by increasing stores of “good” HDL (high density lipoprotein) cholesterol, while simultaneously decreasing “bad” LDL (low density lipoprotein) cholesterol and triglycerides.
Triglycerides are a kind of fat. Rosuvastatin, the active ingredient in Crestor, blocks the activity of a liver enzyme called HMG-CoA reductase. Because this enzyme is involved in LDL production, the blockage of HMG-CoA reductase reduces the amount of cholesterol in the liver cells, which prompts those cells to draw LDL from the blood. This leads to reduced cholesterol levels. Crestor also slows the accumulation of plaque on the arteries and reduces triglyceride production in the blood.
Crestor medication is taken orally on a daily basis. A valid prescription is required to purchase Crestor. The generic alternative is not manufactured by the company that makes the brand product. You can buy Crestor generic, known as Rosuvastatin, to receive the best discount Crestor price.
| Dosage | 10 mg, 20 mg, 40 mg, 5 mg |
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| Size | 28 pills, 30 pills, 84 pills, 90 pills |
