R2, Rosuvastatin

R2 is a lipid lowering medication used for the treatment of high cholesterol levels. R2 works to block an enzyme that is required by the body to make cholesterol

US Brand Name

Generic Name

Rosuvastatin

Other Brand Name

Packing

Manufacturer

Abbott

Form

Tablet

Strength

5 mg, 10 mg, 20 mg, 40 mg

5 mg 10 tablets USD $6.74

10 mg 10 tablets USD $11.82

20 mg 10 tablets USD $21.52

40 mg 10 tablets USD $37.16

Rosuvastatin

Uses

R2 is used in the treatment of increased triglycerides levels in blood and increased cholesterol levels in blood.

How it Works

R2 is known as a statin or HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor. R2 regulates the amount of cholesterol and other lipids made by the body. R2 works by blocking the action of a the enzyme called HMG-CoA reductase which the body needs to make cholesterol. This lowers the level of cholesterol and directly lowers the risk of heart and blood vessel disease.

Common Side effects

Patients who take R2 may suffer from such side effects;

Musculoskeletal pain,
Dyspepsia,
Nasopharyngitis,
Increased liver enzymes,
Increased creatine phosphokinase (CPK) level in blood,
Diarrhoea,
Flatulence,
Constipation,
Allergic reaction,
Headache,
Nausea,
Joint swelling,
Increased glucose level in blood