Ingredient

Lovastatin

Rosuvastatin is a lipid-lowering agent that lowers blood cholesterol and prevents atherosclerosis.

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MFDS ingredient code M083392

What does it do?

Rosuvastatin is a medication that belongs to the statin class and is used to reduce blood cholesterol levels. It is primarily prescribed to reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases related to atherosclerosis. This ingredient works by inhibiting cholesterol synthesis in the liver.

Rosuvastatin lowers blood cholesterol levels by inhibiting the enzyme that produces cholesterol in the liver. As a result, it reduces the accumulation of cholesterol in the blood vessels, thereby slowing down or preventing the progression of atherosclerosis. Consequently, it decreases the risk of cardiovascular diseases.

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Good to know

Rosuvastatin is similar to other statin drugs but is characterized by its presence in a naturally occurring lactone form. This allows it to be converted into the active form in the body, and its pharmacokinetic properties may differ compared to some other statins.

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SourceKorea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (Drug Safety Korea)

Product approval information is based on drug information provided by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
Ingredient and class descriptions are not part of MFDS data and were written separately by Cashdoc.
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