Crestor
Rosuvastatin 5mg, 10mg and 20mg film-coated tablets, used for hypercholesterolaemia and cardiovascular risk reduction. A statin acting on HMG-CoA reductase.
- Category
- Cholesterol Management
- Active ingredient
- Rosuvastatin
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Film-coated tablet
- Strengths
- 5 · 10 · 20mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent, depending on stock.
No prescription needed: we place your order for Crestor on your behalf.
- Conditions
- Hypercholesterolaemia · Cardiovascular Risk Reduction
- Alternative names
- Rosuvas
- Therapeutic class
- HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor
- Pharmacological class
- Statin
- Contraindications
- active liver disease; pregnancy; breastfeeding
- Precautions and warnings
- monitor liver enzymes; report unexplained muscle pain
- Minor side effects
- headache; nausea; myalgia
- Moderate side effects
- dizziness; constipation; abdominal pain
- Dosage forms
- Film-coated tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Originator
- AstraZeneca
- Onset time
- 1–2 weeks
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store at room temperature, away from light.
- Drug interactions
- ciclosporin; vitamin k antagonists
- Age restrictions
- Used in children ≥6 years for heterozygous familial hypercholesterolaemia.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Pregnancy: Contraindicated in pregnancy. Breastfeeding: Contraindicated.
Serious side effects
rhabdomyolysis, requires immediate medical attention; myopathy, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Rosuvastatin 5mg, 10mg and 20mg film-coated tablets, used for hypercholesterolaemia and cardiovascular risk reduction. A statin acting on HMG-CoA reductase.
Mechanism of action
Rosuvastatin is a selective and competitive inhibitor of HMG-CoA reductase, the rate-limiting enzyme that converts HMG-CoA to mevalonate, a precursor of cholesterol.
Crestor is the primary brand name of rosuvastatin, a medication used for the management of hypercholesterolaemia and cardiovascular risk reduction. This active ingredient is also sold as Rosuvas, supplied as a tablet in strengths of 5, 10 and 20mg. This cholesterol-lowering medication remains a leading choice for patients managing their lipid profile.
Buying Crestor online
Ordering this treatment online provides a convenient option for expats and travellers far from a reliable pharmacy. Generic rosuvastatin, much of it produced in India, offers a far more affordable alternative to the original brand for those seeking value on long term cardiovascular medication.
Is Crestor the original brand?
Yes, Crestor is the originator brand name, made by AstraZeneca. Yasabai uses it to identify the medicine; what you receive is a generic with the same active ingredient (rosuvastatin) at the same dose, mostly a recognised Indian branded generic. The exact brand depends on stock.
How is Crestor priced?
It depends on the strength and pack. Crestor comes in 5, 10 and 20mg strengths, in packs of 10 to 360 tablets, and the price per tablet for every option is shown above, in US dollars or the currency you choose. Larger packs cost less per tablet. Paying with Bitcoin or Ethereum gives you an extra 10% off.
What conditions is Crestor used for?
Crestor contains rosuvastatin, used for hypercholesterolaemia and cardiovascular risk reduction. Rosuvastatin is a selective and competitive inhibitor of HMG-CoA reductase, the rate-limiting enzyme that converts HMG-CoA to mevalonate, a precursor of cholesterol.
When does Crestor start working?
Rosuvastatin usually starts to work within 1 to 2 weeks. The exact timing differs between people.
What side effects can Crestor cause?
The common side effects of rosuvastatin are headache, nausea and myalgia. Less common ones include dizziness, constipation and abdominal pain. Serious but less common side effects include rhabdomyolysis and myopathy, which need urgent medical attention.
Which medicines interact with Crestor?
Rosuvastatin can interact with ciclosporin and vitamin k antagonists. Tell your doctor or pharmacist about every medicine you take before you start Crestor.
What is another brand name for rosuvastatin?
Other brands of rosuvastatin include Rosuvas.
Is Crestor available over the counter in Thailand?
Yes. In Thailand rosuvastatin is sold by pharmacists without a prescription, and Yasabai does not ask for one either. We are an online store, not a dispensing pharmacy; we arrange your order and delivery on your behalf.
Ordering without a prescription →Can I order Crestor online for delivery in Thailand?
Yes. Our pharmacy partners ship from India to Thailand and across Asia in discreet packaging. Standard Airmail takes up to 3 weeks; Express Tracked Courier takes up to 1 week.
How ordering works →What you will receive
Crestor is the originator brand name, made by AstraZeneca. We use it here to identify the medicine only; we are not affiliated with AstraZeneca and do not ship the original Crestor.
- You receive a generic equivalent: the same active ingredient (Rosuvastatin) at the same dose, mostly recognised Indian branded generics from vetted manufacturers.
- The exact brand supplied depends on what is in stock at the dispatching warehouse.
- A regulated generic matches the original ingredient for ingredient by legal standard.