Crevast 5 Tablet (Rosuvastatin 5mg)

Crevast 5 Tablet

Crevast 5 MG Tablet is a medicine used in the treatment of high blood cholesterol and triglycerides (fats) levels. This medicine works by blocking the production of unhealthy fats in your body and prevents the risk of heart problems and stroke (a condition that causes reduced oxygen supply to the brain).

Crevast 5 MG Tablet has some side effects like nausea, weakness, muscle pain, stomach pain, etc. These side effects are mild and may subside by themselves. Consult your doctor if these side effects last for a long time or worsen.

Crevast 5 MG Tablet may be taken with or without food. Take the dose as directed by your doctor. Take it regularly at the same time for the ease of remembering. Avoid taking more than the recommended dose. Your doctor may suggest tests to regularly monitor your lipid profiles (fat levels in the blood) to make sure the medicine is working properly.

Crevast 5 MG Tablet is not recommended for use if you are allergic to it. Avoid taking this medicine if you have liver problems. Use this medicine with caution if you have diabetes, hypothyroidism (low levels of thyroid hormone in the body), or kidney problems. Inform your doctor if you are taking any other medicine as they may interact with this medicine and cause undesired effects.

Crevast 5 MG Tablet is not recommended for use in children below 6 years of age as the safety and efficacy data is not available. Consult your doctor if

Substitutes

List of substitutes for Crevast 5 MG Tablet
Consivas 5 MG Tablet
Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Lipirose 5 MG Tablet
Mankind Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Rosave 5 MG Tablet
Alembic Ltd.
Rostar 5 MG Tablet
Unichem Laboratories Ltd.
Rozucor 5 MG Tablet
Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Crevast 5 MG Tablet
Muscle pain
Weakness
Headache
Joint pain
Constipation
Nausea
Stomach pain
Difficulty or painful urination
Dark coloured urine
Dizziness

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Uses of Crevast 5 MG Tablet

What is it prescribed for?
Hyperlipidaemia
Hyperlipidaemia refers to a high level of bad cholesterol and triglycerides (type of fats) in your blood. Crevast 5 MG Tablet is used in the treatment of hyperlipidaemia.
Prevention of heart Attack
A high level of fats circulating in your blood may deposit in your blood vessels and increase the risk of heart problems. Hence, Crevast 5 MG Tablet is used to prevent the risk of a heart attack.
Prevention of stroke
Stoke is a condition that occurs due to insufficient blood supply to your brain. Deposition of unwanted fats may cause narrowing of the blood vessels carrying the blood to your brain. This may cause obstruction in blood flow and increase the risk of stroke. Hence, Crevast 5 MG Tablet is used to reduce the incidence of stroke by reducing the cholesterol level in your blood.

When not to use?

Allergy
Avoid taking Crevast 5 MG Tablet if you are allergic to it. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice symptoms such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulty, etc.
Active liver disease
Crevast 5 MG Tablet is broken down in your liver. Hence, this medicine is not recommended if you have pre-existing liver problems as it may lead to the accumulation of Crevast 5 MG Tablet in your blood and increase the risk of side effects. It may also cause further liver damage.
Severe kidney impairment
Crevast 5 MG Tablet is not recommended for use if you have severely impaired kidneys as a damaged kidney will not filter the medicine completely out of your body, leading to toxicity.

Dosage

Missed Dose
Try not to skip a dose of Crevast 5 MG Tablet. In case you missed a dose, take it immediately. However, if the delay is more than 12 hours, skip the dose. Do not take a double dose to make up for the missed dose.
Overdose
Never take more than the prescribed dose of Crevast 5 MG Tablet. Seek emergency medical treatment in case of an overdose.