How does Crestor / Rosuvastatin work?
Crestor is a synthetic lipid lowering agent. Crestor inhibits the HMG-CoA reductase which is responsible for conversion of HMG-CoA to mevalonate, an initial phase in cholesterol biosynthesis. More focus should be given for the patients with multiple risk factor or patients suffering from atherosclerosis due to elevated cholesterol level. Rosuvastatin is recommended as an on going therapy along with diet when non pharmacological regimen is not adequate to produce result. In patients with CHD or multiple risk factors for CHD, Crestor can be started simultaneously with diet. Results itself marked its track for the approved by the FDA. If you need any additional information about Rosuvastatin, just continue reading the FAQs that follow.
