Medicine Cabinet- Rosuvastatin

Mechanism of action- Rosuvastatin is an HMG- COA reeducates inhibitor, also known as statin (lipid lowering agent). It reduces high cholesterol (total cholesterol and low density lipoproteins LDL, “bad “cholesterol) and triglycerides. It also increases high density lipoproteins (HDL) or “good” cholesterol levels to some extent. Rx- Rosuvastatin is administered in the form of an oral tablet. Advantages- Lowers LDL cholesterol and triglycerides. Increases HDL cholesterol. Slows down the process of atherosclerosis (narrowing of arteries), thus reducing the risk of heart attack, stroke and other heart related complications.   Side…