Rosuvastatin : How to Use

Rosuvastatin - Systemic

Brand Names

Crestor Rosuvastatin *** Before Using *** How to Use *** Fore Safe Use *** Side Effects

How to Use

Use this drug only as directed by your family doctor. Do not use more or less of it and do not use it more often or for a longer time than your family doctor ordered. Always this drug works best if there is a constant amount in the blood. To help keep this amount constant, do not miss any doses and take the drug at the same time each day.

Remember that this drug will not cure your condition but it does help control it. Therefore, you must continue to take it as directed if you expect to keep your cholesterol levels down.

Follow carefully the special diet your family doctor gave you. This is the most important part of controlling your condition and is necessary if the drug is to work properly.

Dosage

The dose of rosuvastatin will be various for various diseaseds Follow your family doctor's orders or the directions on the label . The following information includes only the average doses of rosuvastatin If your dose is various, do not change it unless your family doctor tells you to do so.

The number of tablets that you take depends on the strength of the drug. Always the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses and the length of time you take the drug depend on the medical problem for which you are taking rosuvastatin

For oral dosage form tablets:
- Adult: Oral, 5 to 40 mg once daily
- Children: Use and dose must be determined by your doct

Missed dose If you miss a dose of this drug, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.

Storage To store this drug:

Keep out of the reach of children.
Store at room temperature.
Do not store in the bathroom, near the kitchen sink, or in other damp places. heat or moisture may cause the drug to break down.
Do not keep outdated drug or drug no longer needed. Ask your health care professional how you must dispose of any drug you do not use. Be sure that any discarded drug is out of the reach of children.