Crestor
Rosuvastatin 5mg, 10mg and 20mg film-coated tablets, used for hypercholesterolaemia and cardiovascular risk reduction. A statin acting on HMG-CoA reductase.
- Category
- Cholesterol Management
- Active ingredient
- Rosuvastatin
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Film-coated tablet
- Strengths
- 5 · 10 · 20mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent, depending on stock.
No prescription needed: we place your order for Crestor on your behalf.
Crestor details
- Conditions
- Hypercholesterolaemia · Cardiovascular Risk Reduction
- Alternative names
- Rosuvas
- Therapeutic class
- HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor
- Pharmacological class
- Statin
- Contraindications
- active liver disease; pregnancy; breastfeeding
- Precautions and warnings
- monitor liver enzymes; report unexplained muscle pain
- Minor side effects
- headache; nausea; myalgia
- Moderate side effects
- dizziness; constipation; abdominal pain
- Dosage forms
- Film-coated tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Originator
- AstraZeneca
- Onset Time
- 1–2 weeks
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store at room temperature, away from light.
- Drug interactions
- ciclosporin; vitamin k antagonists
- Age restrictions
- Used in children ≥6 years for heterozygous familial hypercholesterolaemia.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Pregnancy: Contraindicated in pregnancy. Breastfeeding: Contraindicated.
Serious side effects
rhabdomyolysis, requires immediate medical attention; myopathy, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Rosuvastatin 5mg, 10mg and 20mg film-coated tablets, used for hypercholesterolaemia and cardiovascular risk reduction. A statin acting on HMG-CoA reductase.
Mechanism of action
Rosuvastatin is a selective and competitive inhibitor of HMG-CoA reductase, the rate-limiting enzyme that converts HMG-CoA to mevalonate, a precursor of cholesterol.
What you will receive
Crestor is the originator brand name, made by AstraZeneca. We use it here to identify the medicine only; we are not affiliated with AstraZeneca and do not ship the original Crestor.
- You receive a generic equivalent: the same active ingredient (Rosuvastatin) at the same dose, mostly recognised Indian branded generics from vetted manufacturers.
- The exact brand supplied depends on what is in stock at the dispatching warehouse.
- A regulated generic matches the original ingredient for ingredient by legal standard.
About Crestor
Crestor is the primary brand name of rosuvastatin, a medication used for the management of hypercholesterolaemia and cardiovascular risk reduction. This active ingredient is also sold as Rosuvas, supplied as a tablet in strengths of 5, 10 and 20mg. This cholesterol-lowering medication remains a leading choice for patients managing their lipid profile.
Buying Crestor online
Ordering this treatment online provides a convenient option for expats and travellers far from a reliable pharmacy. Generic rosuvastatin, much of it produced in India, offers a far more affordable alternative to the original brand for those seeking value on long term cardiovascular medication.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Crestor on SGMeds a generic?
Yes. SGMeds ships a generic with the same active ingredient (rosuvastatin) at the strength you choose, not the original Crestor made by AstraZeneca. We use the brand name so you can find the medicine, and the generic's manufacturer varies with stock.
What is Crestor for?
Crestor is used for high cholesterol (hypercholesterolaemia) and cardiovascular risk reduction.
How is Crestor priced?
Crestor comes in 5, 10 and 20mg strengths, in packs of 10 to 360 tablets. Each option's price is shown on this page in Singapore dollars, converted from US dollars, so the exchange rate can change the final amount. Larger packs work out cheaper per tablet.
Payment and prices →What other brands contain the same active ingredient as Crestor?
In other countries, rosuvastatin is also sold as Rosuvas.
Can Crestor cause side effects?
Yes. The most common side effects of rosuvastatin are headache, nausea and muscle pain (myalgia). Less common ones are dizziness, constipation and abdominal pain. Serious side effects include muscle breakdown (rhabdomyolysis) and muscle damage (myopathy). Get medical help straight away if you notice one of these serious effects.
Which medicines interact with Crestor?
Rosuvastatin can interact with an immune-suppressing medicine (ciclosporin) and blood thinners such as warfarin (vitamin K antagonists). Before you start Crestor, tell your doctor or pharmacist about any medicines, supplements or herbal remedies you take.
When does Crestor start to work?
Crestor usually starts to work within 1 to 2 weeks. This varies from person to person.
Can I buy Crestor over the counter in Singapore?
Yes, online. SGMeds does not ask for a prescription to order Crestor: we place the order with our pharmacy partner, which prepares it and arranges delivery on your behalf.
Ordering without a prescription →Do you deliver Crestor to Singapore?
Yes. We deliver to Singapore and Malaysia. Express shipping is tracked and takes up to 1 week, and Regular shipping takes up to 3 weeks.
How ordering works →