Food & Alcohol Interaction Protocol
How diet impacts this medicine's absorption and efficacy
Grapefruit juice may increase rosuvastatin exposure; avoid large quantities. Food does not affect absorption.
Alcohol may increase risk of hepatotoxicity; limit consumption.
What is this Medicine Used For?
Primary clinical indications and therapeutic purpose
Hypercholesterolemia (primary and mixed dyslipidemia), homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia, prevention of cardiovascular events in patients with risk factors.
Known Side Effects & Cautions
Common symptoms to monitor while taking this drug
["Myalgia","Headache","Nausea","Diarrhea","Constipation","Abdominal pain","Asthenia"]
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