Crestor (Rosuvastatin Calcium) Patient Information: Missed a Dose and What Should I Avoid at RxList

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May 27, 2012

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Brain cell function requires a constant delivery of oxygen and glucose from the bloodstream. A stroke, or cerebrovascular accident (CVA), occurs when blood supply to part of the brain is disrupted, causing brain cells to die. Blood flow can be compromised by a variety of mechanisms.

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Narrowing of the small arteries within the brain can cause a lacunar stroke, (lacune means "empty space"). Blockage of a single arteriole can affect a tiny area of brain causing that tissue to die (infarct).
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Crestor Patient Information including If I Miss a Dose

What happens if I miss a dose (Crestor)?

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the medicine at the next regularly scheduled time. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.

What happens if I overdose (Crestor)?

Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have used too much of this medicine.

The symptoms of a rosuvastatin overdose are not known.

What should I avoid while taking rosuvastatin (Crestor)?

Avoid eating foods that are high in fat or cholesterol. Rosuvastatin will not be as effective in lowering your cholesterol if you do not follow a cholesterol-lowering diet plan.

Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medication. Alcohol can increase triglyceride levels, and may also damage your liver while you are taking rosuvastatin.

Avoid using antacids without your doctor's advice. Use only the specific type of antacid your doctor recommends, and do not take it within 2 hours after taking rosuvastatin. Antacids contain different medicines and some types can make it harder for your body to absorb rosuvastatin.

What other drugs will affect rosuvastatin (Crestor)?

Before taking rosuvastatin, tell your doctor if you are using any of the following drugs:

cimetidine (Tagamet);
cyclosporine (Sandimmune, Gengraf, Neoral);
ketoconazole (Nizoral);
lopinavir and ritonavir (Kaletra);
niacin (Nicolar, Nicobid, Nicotinex, others);
spironolactone (Aldactazide, Aldactone);
a blood thinner such as warfarin (Coumadin); or
other cholesterol-lowering medications, such as fenofibrate (Tricor), or gemfibrozil (Lopid).

This list is not complete and there may be other drugs that can interact with rosuvastatin. Tell your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you use. This includes vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start using a new medication without telling your doctor.

Where can I get more information?

Your pharmacist can provide more information about rosuvastatin.

Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.

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