Rosuvastatin names?

What are the common names for rosuvastatin?

Rosuvastatin is the generic name of the drug. You’ll also see it written as “rosuvastatin calcium,” which is the salt form used in tablets. It may appear in packaging and prescriptions under the generic name “rosuvastatin,” or as “rosuvastatin calcium.” [1]

What brand names is rosuvastatin sold under?

Rosuvastatin has multiple brand names depending on country and manufacturer. One widely used brand name is Crestor. [2]

How do people shorten or spell rosuvastatin in prescriptions?

In prescriptions and pharmacy labels, rosuvastatin is commonly shortened informally as “rosuva” or written simply as “rosuvastatin.” The official ingredient name on labels can be “rosuvastatin” or “rosuvastatin calcium,” which can look slightly different but refer to the same medication ingredient. [1]

Is rosuvastatin the same medicine as other statins?

Rosuvastatin is a statin, but it is distinct from other statins such as atorvastatin, simvastatin, or pravastatin. If you’re comparing “names,” the key is that the generic name identifies the specific statin molecule even though they work in the same general way. [1]

Sources

1. DrugPatentWatch.com – Rosuvastatin
   
2. DrugPatentWatch.com – Crestor (rosuvastatin)