Rosuvastatin
Rosuvastatin is the active ingredient in these tablets, which lower cholesterol and cardiovascular risk. They come in several strengths and pack sizes. Each option lists its price per tablet.
All strengths and pack prices
| Strength | Pack | Price | Per unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5mg | 30 tablets | US$46.50 | US$1.55 |
| 5mg | 60 tablets | US$86.98 | US$1.45 |
| 5mg | 90 tablets | US$123.98 | US$1.38 |
| 5mg | 120 tablets | US$157.98 | US$1.32 |
| 5mg | 180 tablets | US$231.98 | US$1.29 |
| 5mg | 360 tablets | US$445.98 | US$1.24 |
| 10mg | 10 tablets | US$25.10 | US$2.51 |
| 10mg | 30 tablets | US$65.70 | US$2.19 |
| 10mg | 60 tablets | US$121.20 | US$2.02 |
| 10mg | 90 tablets | US$170.10 | US$1.89 |
| 10mg | 120 tablets | US$222.00 | US$1.85 |
| 10mg | 180 tablets | US$327.60 | US$1.82 |
| 20mg | 30 tablets | US$110.10 | US$3.67 |
| 20mg | 60 tablets | US$191.40 | US$3.19 |
| 20mg | 90 tablets | US$265.50 | US$2.95 |
| 20mg | 120 tablets | US$350.40 | US$2.92 |
- Category
- Cholesterol Management
- Active ingredient
- Rosuvastatin
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Film-coated tablet
- Strengths
- 5 · 10 · 20mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent, depending on stock.
No prescription needed: we place your order for Rosuvastatin on your behalf.
- Conditions
- Hypercholesterolaemia · Cardiovascular Risk Reduction
- Alternative names
- Rosuvas
- Therapeutic class
- HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor
- Pharmacological class
- Statin
- Contraindications
- active liver disease; pregnancy; breastfeeding
- Precautions and warnings
- monitor liver enzymes; report unexplained muscle pain
- Minor side effects
- headache; nausea; myalgia
- Moderate side effects
- dizziness; constipation; abdominal pain
- Dosage forms
- Film-coated tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Originator
- AstraZeneca
- Onset time
- 1–2 weeks
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store at room temperature, away from light.
- Drug interactions
- ciclosporin; vitamin k antagonists
- Age restrictions
- Used in children ≥6 years for heterozygous familial hypercholesterolaemia.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Pregnancy: Contraindicated in pregnancy. Breastfeeding: Contraindicated.
Serious side effects
rhabdomyolysis, requires immediate medical attention; myopathy, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Rosuvastatin 5mg, 10mg and 20mg film-coated tablets, used for hypercholesterolaemia and cardiovascular risk reduction. A statin acting on HMG-CoA reductase.
Mechanism of action
Rosuvastatin is a selective and competitive inhibitor of HMG-CoA reductase, the rate-limiting enzyme that converts HMG-CoA to mevalonate, a precursor of cholesterol.
Rosuvastatin is a statin, taken as film-coated tablets in 5 mg, 10 mg and 20 mg strengths. It is used for high cholesterol (hypercholesterolaemia) and for cardiovascular risk reduction. AstraZeneca is the originator company, and the medicine also appears under the name Rosuvas.
Rosuvastatin acts as a selective, competitive inhibitor of HMG-CoA reductase, the rate-limiting enzyme that converts HMG-CoA to mevalonate, a cholesterol precursor. Cholesterol changes usually appear within 1–2 weeks, and each dose works for about 24 hours. Treatment is contraindicated in active liver disease, pregnancy and breastfeeding, and liver enzymes are monitored. Unexplained muscle pain or weakness needs prompt reporting, because myopathy and rhabdomyolysis require immediate medical attention (MedlinePlus).
Ordering rosuvastatin from Malaysia
Pharmacy partners in India ship orders to Malaysia in discreet packaging. Express Tracked Courier arrives within a week and Standard Airmail within three weeks, and prices display in ringgit by default. Pick the 5 mg, 10 mg or 20 mg strength and the pack size you need; further options are grouped under Cholesterol Management.
FAQ
Do I get the original Rosuvastatin?
No. Rosuvastatin is the original brand from AstraZeneca; we use the name so you can tell which medicine it is. What we send is a generic with the same active ingredient (rosuvastatin) at the same dose, usually a well-known Indian branded generic. Which brand you get depends on stock.
What does Rosuvastatin cost?
It comes down to strength and pack size. Rosuvastatin comes in 5, 10 and 20mg strengths, in packs of 10 to 360 tablets. You'll see the price per tablet for each option above, in ringgit by default or another currency you choose. Bigger packs work out cheaper per tablet. Pay with Bitcoin or Ethereum and you get an extra 10% off.
What other names is Rosuvastatin sold under?
You may also see rosuvastatin sold as Rosuvas.
Does Rosuvastatin have side effects?
Yes, it can. The ones people notice most with rosuvastatin are headache, nausea and myalgia. Some people also get dizziness, constipation and abdominal pain. Rarer but serious: rhabdomyolysis and myopathy. These need urgent medical help.
Which conditions is Rosuvastatin taken for?
Rosuvastatin contains rosuvastatin and is taken for hypercholesterolaemia and cardiovascular risk reduction. Rosuvastatin is a selective and competitive inhibitor of HMG-CoA reductase, the rate-limiting enzyme that converts HMG-CoA to mevalonate, a precursor of cholesterol.
How long before Rosuvastatin takes effect?
Rosuvastatin usually kicks in within 1 to 2 weeks. Timing varies from one person to the next.
What shouldn't I combine with Rosuvastatin?
Rosuvastatin can interact with ciclosporin and vitamin k antagonists. Before you start Rosuvastatin, let your doctor or pharmacist know everything else you take.
Can I order Rosuvastatin online without a prescription?
Online, yes. MayChemist doesn't ask for a prescription to order Rosuvastatin. We're an online store, not a dispensing pharmacy: we place your order and arrange the delivery for you.
Ordering without a prescription →Do you send Rosuvastatin to Malaysia?
Yes. Our pharmacy partners send it from India to Malaysia in plain, discreet packaging. Express Tracked Courier takes up to 1 week; Standard Airmail can take up to 3 weeks.
How ordering works →What you will receive
Rosuvastatin is the originator brand name, made by AstraZeneca. We use it here to identify the medicine only; we are not affiliated with AstraZeneca and do not ship the original Rosuvastatin.
- You receive a generic equivalent: the same active ingredient (Rosuvastatin) at the same dose, mostly recognised Indian branded generics from vetted manufacturers.
- The exact brand supplied depends on what is in stock at the dispatching warehouse.
- Inactive ingredients, tablet appearance and packaging can differ from the original brand; the active ingredient and dose are the same.