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Rosuvastatin

Rosuvastatin is a statin used to lower LDL cholesterol and cardiovascular risk. Listed uses include Hypercholesterolaemia and Cardiovascular Risk Reduction.

Crestor

Hypercholesterolaemia

5 · 10 · 20mg

Rosuvastatin 5mg, 10mg and 20mg film-coated tablets, used for hypercholesterolaemia and cardiovascular risk reduction. A statin acting on HMG-CoA reductase.

From$1.24/ tabletView

Roszet

Hypercholesterolaemia

10/10mg

Rosuvastatin with ezetimibe as a 10/10mg film-coated tablet for hypercholesterolaemia. One blocks cholesterol production, the other its absorption.

From$1.14/ tabletView

Key points

  • Treatment follows overall cardiovascular risk, not one lipid value.
  • Kidney, liver, thyroid and interacting medicines affect muscle risk.
  • Severe muscle weakness with dark urine needs urgent care.

Select a listed product and pack to order online. Ask your doctor or pharmacist whether it suits you and what monitoring it needs.

Important safety checks

Pregnancy, liver and kidney function, thyroid disease and interacting medicines require review.

When to seek urgent care

Seek urgent help for severe muscle pain or weakness with dark urine, jaundice, facial swelling or breathing difficulty.

Further reading

What is rosuvastatin used for?

Rosuvastatin is a statin used for high cholesterol (hypercholesterolaemia) and to lower cardiovascular risk. Treatment is based on your overall cardiovascular risk rather than one cholesterol value.

How does rosuvastatin work?

Rosuvastatin blocks HMG-CoA reductase, an enzyme that converts HMG-CoA to mevalonate, a building block of cholesterol.

Which products contain rosuvastatin?

Products containing rosuvastatin on SGMeds include Crestor and Roszet. Compare their forms, strengths and pack sizes.

How long does rosuvastatin take to work?

Rosuvastatin can take 1 to 2 weeks to start working.

What are the side effects of rosuvastatin?

Common side effects include headache, nausea and muscle pain. Other effects include dizziness, constipation and abdominal pain. Serious effects include muscle breakdown (rhabdomyolysis) and muscle damage (myopathy), which need urgent medical attention.

Who should not take rosuvastatin?

Rosuvastatin should not be used in active liver disease or by anyone who is pregnant or breastfeeding. If you have kidney or thyroid problems, or take other medicines, speak to a doctor or pharmacist before you use it.

What does rosuvastatin cost in Singapore dollars?

Each product on this page shows a price for each strength and pack size in Singapore dollars, converted from US dollars, so the exchange rate can change the final amount. Larger packs usually cost less per tablet.

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Do I need a prescription for rosuvastatin in Singapore?

No. SGMeds does not ask for a prescription to order rosuvastatin: we place the order with our pharmacy partner, which prepares it and arranges delivery on your behalf.

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Where can I buy rosuvastatin in Singapore?

You can order rosuvastatin here on SGMeds: choose the product, strength and pack, then check out. We deliver to Singapore and Malaysia. Express shipping is tracked and takes up to 1 week, and Regular shipping takes up to 3 weeks.

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