A HYDROXYMETHYLGLUTARYL-COA-REDUCTASE INHIBITOR, or statin, that reduces the plasma concentrations of LDL-CHOLESTEROL; APOLIPOPROTEIN B, and TRIGLYCERIDES while increasing HDL-CHOLESTEROL levels in patients with HYPERCHOLESTEROLEMIA and those at risk for CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES.

Synonyms: 0, Calcium, Rosuvastatin, ZD4522, ZD 4522, Crestor, Rosuvastatin Calcium, Rosuvastatin, 413KH5ZJ73, 83MVU38M7Q