Rosuvastatin (Rosuvastatin Calcium): Uses, Side Effects & Interactions
1. Introduction & Mechanism of Action: How Rosuvastatin Works Rosuvastatin is a highly potent lipid-lowering medication composed of rosuvastatin calcium, which acts by inhibiting a specific hepatic enzyme to significantly reduce low-density lipoprotein cholesterol and triglycerides. The most notable side effect associated with this statin therapy is skeletal muscle toxicity, commonly presenting as myalgia, which … Read more