Crevast 5 Tablet: View Uses, Side Effects, Price and Substitutes

Crevast 5 Tablet

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Manufacturer Eris Lifesciences Ltd

Salt Composition Rosuvastatin (5mg)

₹ 85.50

MRP ₹ 95.00

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Information about Crevast 5 Tablet

Description:

Crevast 5 Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called statins. It is used to lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart disease. Cholesterol is a fatty substance that builds up in your blood vessels and causes narrowing, which may lead to a heart attack or stroke

Uses / Indications:

Treatment of High cholesterol Prevention of heart attack and stroke

Interactions / Warnings:

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Crevast 5 Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy interaction:

Crevast 5 Tablet is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.

Side Effects:

Muscle pain Weakness Headache Abdominal pain Nausea

How to use:

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Crevast 5 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How it works:

Crevast 5 Tablet is a lipid-lowering medication (statin). It works by blocking an enzyme (HMG-CoA-reductase) that is required by the body to make cholesterol, thereby lowering "bad" cholesterol (LDL) and triglycerides and raising "good" cholesterol (HDL).

Faq for medicine:

Q. For how long should I take Crevast 5 Tablet? You may need to take Crevast 5 Tablet for life or for as long as directed by your doctor. The cholesterol levels will be maintained only till you are taking Crevast 5 Tablet. Stopping Crevast 5 Tablet without starting a different treatment may increase your cholesterol levels again. This medicine has only a few side effects and is usually considered safe if taken as directed by the doctor. Q. Does Crevast 5 Tablet cause weight gain? No, there is no evidence of Crevast 5 Tablet causing weight gain. If you are taking Crevast 5 Tablet and gaining weight, consult your doctor. The doctor may get some investigations done to know the reason for the weight gain. Q. Does Crevast 5 Tablet make you tired? Yes, Crevast 5 Tablet can make you feel tired. This is because it reduces the energy supply to the muscles in the body. However, the exact reason behind the phenomenon is unknown and needs more research. Tiredness usually occurs after exertion. Generalized fatigue is more often in people with heart disease or those suffering from liver illness. Crevast 5 Tablet also causes muscle damage which further worsens the tiredness. Therefore, you must consult your doctor if you feel tired while taking Crevast 5 Tablet.