Rosuvastatin
Rosuvastatin 5, 10 and 20 mg tablets, a potent statin that lowers LDL cholesterol and cardiovascular risk, the ingredient in Crestor.
All strengths and pack prices
| Strength | Pack | Price | Per unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5mg | 30 tablets | US$46.50 | US$1.55 |
| 5mg | 60 tablets | US$86.98 | US$1.45 |
| 5mg | 90 tablets | US$123.98 | US$1.38 |
| 5mg | 120 tablets | US$157.98 | US$1.32 |
| 5mg | 180 tablets | US$231.98 | US$1.29 |
| 5mg | 360 tablets | US$445.98 | US$1.24 |
| 10mg | 10 tablets | US$25.10 | US$2.51 |
| 10mg | 30 tablets | US$65.70 | US$2.19 |
| 10mg | 60 tablets | US$121.20 | US$2.02 |
| 10mg | 90 tablets | US$170.10 | US$1.89 |
| 10mg | 120 tablets | US$222.00 | US$1.85 |
| 10mg | 180 tablets | US$327.60 | US$1.82 |
| 20mg | 30 tablets | US$110.10 | US$3.67 |
| 20mg | 60 tablets | US$191.40 | US$3.19 |
| 20mg | 90 tablets | US$265.50 | US$2.95 |
| 20mg | 120 tablets | US$350.40 | US$2.92 |
- 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 Rosuvastatin on your behalf.
- 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.
Rosuvastatin is a potent statin that lowers the amount of cholesterol the liver makes. It is taken once a day for high cholesterol and to reduce cardiovascular risk. It comes as 5, 10 and 20 mg tablets; the original brand is Crestor.
Tell your doctor if you have or have ever had liver disease: blood tests will check your liver, and rosuvastatin is usually not given if liver disease develops (MedlinePlus). Report unexplained muscle pain or weakness promptly.
Buying Rosuvastatin online
Generic rosuvastatin from India costs far less than Crestor. Take it every day, with regular cholesterol checks.
FAQ
What conditions is Rosuvastatin used for?
Rosuvastatin contains rosuvastatin, used for hypercholesterolaemia and cardiovascular risk reduction. 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.
Will I receive the original Rosuvastatin?
No. Rosuvastatin is the originator brand name, made by AstraZeneca, and VGR Australia uses it to identify the medicine: you receive a generic with the same active ingredient (rosuvastatin) at the same dose, mostly a recognised Indian branded generic. The exact brand depends on stock.
How much does Rosuvastatin cost?
The price varies with strength and pack size. Rosuvastatin comes in 5, 10 and 20mg strengths, in packs of 10 to 360 tablets, and the price per tablet for every option is shown above, in US dollars or the currency you choose. Larger packs cost less per tablet. Paying with Bitcoin or Ethereum gives you an extra 10% off.
Is Rosuvastatin sold under other names?
Other brands of rosuvastatin include Rosuvas.
When does Rosuvastatin start working?
Rosuvastatin usually starts to work within 1 to 2 weeks. The exact timing differs between people.
What are the side effects of Rosuvastatin?
The common side effects of rosuvastatin are headache, nausea and myalgia. Less common ones include dizziness, constipation and abdominal pain. Serious but less common side effects include rhabdomyolysis and myopathy, which need urgent medical attention.
What does Rosuvastatin interact with?
Rosuvastatin can interact with ciclosporin and vitamin k antagonists. Tell your doctor or pharmacist about every medicine you take before you start Rosuvastatin.
Can I order Rosuvastatin online without a prescription?
Yes, online. VGR Australia does not ask for a prescription to order rosuvastatin. We are an online store, not a dispensing pharmacy; we arrange your order and delivery on your behalf.
Ordering without a prescription →Do you deliver Rosuvastatin to Australia?
Yes. Our pharmacy partners ship from India to Australia in discreet packaging. Standard Airmail takes up to 3 weeks; Express Tracked Courier takes up to 1 week.
How ordering works →What you will receive
Rosuvastatin 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 Rosuvastatin.
- 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.
- Inactive ingredients, tablet appearance and packaging can differ from the original brand; the active ingredient and dose are the same.