APOTEX – CRESTOR 10MG (CHOLESTEROL)

Apotex Crestor 10mg contains rosuvastatin and comes from Apotex, at a strength of 10mg. Browse our full selection of blood pressure and cholesterol medications.

Crestor (rosuvastatin) explained

Rosuvastatin is a statin discovered by Shionogi in Japan and sold by AstraZeneca as Crestor.

Statins block HMG-CoA reductase, an enzyme the liver uses to make cholesterol. Rosuvastatin has a longer half-life than several older statins, such as simvastatin.

Product details

• Substance: Rosuvastatin
• Also known as: Crestor, rosuvastatin calcium
• Type: Statin (HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor)
• Brand: Apotex
• Strength: 10mg

Frequently asked questions

Is Crestor the same as rosuvastatin?

Yes. Crestor is a trade name for rosuvastatin, and the name is now widely used for rosuvastatin products from other manufacturers. Apotex Crestor 10mg contains rosuvastatin.

Apotex at PG Anabolics

Apotex is a Canadian pharmaceutical company founded in Toronto in 1974 and one of the largest makers of generic medicines in Canada.