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Limited Q'ty
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Code：710098-001
Limited Q'ty Original
- Crestor OD Tablets 2.5mg : 100 tablets（Exp. Date:Sep 2024）
- $148.00
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warehouse：Japan1
Manufacturer ：AstraZeneca
Brand ：Astra Zeneca
JAN Code：----
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Description
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This medicine selectively and competitively inhibits the activity of HMG-CoA reductase involving in cholesterol synthesis in liver, thereby inhibiting cholesterol synthesis and then reducing cholesterol level in blood.
It is usually used for the treatment of hypercholesterolemia or familial hypercholesterolemia.
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Presentation
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100 tablets
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Feature
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pale yellow round tablet, diameter: approx. 6 mm, thickness: approx. 2.7 mm
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Effect/Efficacy
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This medicine selectively and competitively inhibits the activity of HMG-CoA reductase involving in cholesterol synthesis in liver, thereby inhibiting cholesterol synthesis and then reducing cholesterol level in blood.
It is usually used for the treatment of hypercholesterolemia or familial hypercholesterolemia.
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Usage/Dosage
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Your dosing schedule prescribed by your doctor is (( to be written by a healthcare professional))
In general, for adults, start taking 1 tablet (2.5 mg as rosuvastatin) at a time, once a day. If you need to reduce LDL-cholesterol level promptly, your doctor may prescribe 2 tablets (5 mg) at a time, as an initial dose. The dosage may be adjusted according to your disease, age and symptoms. If it does not show enough efficacy after 4 weeks from the start, you may take higher dose and the dosage can be increased up to 8 tablets (20 mg) a day. Strictly follow the instructions.
This medicine will be dissolved with saliva when you place it on the tongue, however, it won't be absorbed from the oral mucosa. Swallow the tablet with saliva or water.
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is close to your next dose, skip the missed dose. You should never take two doses at one time.
If you accidentally take more than your prescribed dose, consult with your doctor or pharmacist.
Do not stop taking this medicine unless your doctor instructs you to do so.
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Cautions
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If you have previously experienced any allergic reactions (itch, rash, etc.) to any medicines or foods.
If you have: liver disease or renal disease.
If you are pregnant, possibly pregnant or breastfeeding.
If you are taking any other medicinal products. (Some medicines may interact to enhance or diminish medicinal effects. Beware of over-the-counter medicines and dietary supplements as well as other prescription medicines.)
Keep the medicine out of the reach of infants and children. Store it at room temperature (1 to 30 degrees Celsius) away from light and moisture.
Discard the remainder. Do not store them.
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Contraindication
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in brackets. If any of these symptoms occur, stop taking this medicine and see your doctor immediately.
pain in muscle, muscle weakness, lassitude[rhabdomyolysis, myopathy, immune-mediated necrotizing myopathy]
red-brown urine[rhabdomyolysis]
loss of appetite, general dullness, yellowing of the skin/eyes[hepatitis, liver dysfunction, jaundice]
nose bleeding, bleeding from gum, subcutaneous bleeding in limbs[thrombocytopenia]
angioedema (swollen face/lips/eyelids), rash, itch, faint consciousness[hypersensitivity]
fever, dry cough, respiratory distress[interstitial pneumonitis]
hypoesthesia, numbness, muscle weakness in the limbs[peripheral neuropathy]
fever, rash, blister[erythema multiforme]
The above symptoms do not describe all the adverse reactions to this medicine. Consult with your doctor or pharmacist if you notice any symptoms of concern other than those listed above.
