What kind of statin is crestor?

See the DrugPatentWatch profile for crestor

What “kind” of statin is Crestor?

Crestor is the brand name for rosuvastatin. It belongs to the statin class of cholesterol-lowering medicines and is a hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA (HMG‑CoA) reductase inhibitor (it lowers LDL cholesterol by reducing cholesterol production in the liver).

Is Crestor a strong (high-potency) statin?

Yes. Rosuvastatin (Crestor) is generally considered a high-potency statin, especially at moderate-to-higher doses, because it tends to lower LDL cholesterol more than lower-potency statins.

Is it synthetic or natural?

Crestor (rosuvastatin) is a synthetic statin medication (not derived from a natural source like some older lipid-lowering drugs).

What is Crestor used for?

Crestor is used to help lower LDL (“bad”) cholesterol and triglycerides, and to help raise HDL (“good”) cholesterol, in people with elevated cholesterol levels and certain cardiovascular risk conditions.