About rosuvastatin calcium
HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor (statin)
Used for
- Lowers LDL cholesterol and other blood fats
- Reduces risk of heart attack and stroke
- Treats inherited high cholesterol
Usual adult dose
Usually 5–40 mg once daily, depending on cholesterol levels, risk, and response.
Usual dose in children
For inherited high cholesterol, ages 8–17: usually 5–20 mg once daily; age and condition affect dosing.
Common side effects
- Muscle aches or weakness
- Headache
- Nausea or abdominal pain
- Raised liver enzyme levels
Important warnings
- Rarely, serious muscle damage can occur, especially with higher doses or interacting medicines.
- Liver problems are possible; seek assessment for yellow skin or dark urine.
- Not suitable for some people with active liver disease.
- Blood sugar may rise slightly.
Pregnancy
Do not use during pregnancy; stop if pregnancy occurs and contact a healthcare professional.
Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding is not recommended while taking rosuvastatin.
Interactions
- Cyclosporine can greatly increase rosuvastatin levels.
- Some HIV or hepatitis antiviral medicines increase muscle-injury risk.
- Warfarin may require closer blood-clotting monitoring.
- Gemfibrozil and some other cholesterol medicines increase muscle-injury risk.
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.