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Rosuvastatin Calcium 5 mg Tablet, Film Coated, 90-count — NDC 68071-5225-9 (Billing 68071-5225-09)

by NuCare Pharmaceuticals,Inc. · 90 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE

This is a package of 90 tablets of Rosuvastatin Calcium 5 mg Tablet, Film Coated from NuCare Pharmaceuticals,Inc., marketed since Nov 2017 and currently FDA-listed. It is this product's only package size.

NDC 68071-5225-09
🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled) 68071-5225-9 billing pads the package segment with a zero
Rx only Generic On market Non-controlled ⇄ Compare with another NDC
🗂️ FDA directory synced Oct 1, 2026 · this listing last changed Jul 24, 2026 · sources: openFDA · FDA label (DailyMed) · FDA Orange & Purple Book · First Databank · CMS NADAC, ASP, Medicare & Medicaid · RxNorm
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Other active recalls for Rosuvastatin Calcium (different manufacturers) — 2 · tap to view
These affect other manufacturers’ products for the same ingredient — not necessarily the exact NDC on this page.
Class II · Mar 13, 2025 — CGMP Deviations (Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA) · FDA recall D-0339-2025
Class II · Mar 23, 2023 — cGMP Deviations for the manufacturing Firm (Accord Healthcare) after their inspection. (Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc.) · FDA recall D-0519-2023
Each entry is an official FDA enforcement report — look up any recall number in the FDA recall database ↗

Identity & classification

Regulatory identifiers FDA, NLM and CMS codes for this package

FDA NDC (as labeled) 68071-5225-9
Product NDC 68071-5225
11-digit billing NDC 68071522509
RxCUI 859424
UNII 83MVU38M7Q
UPC 0368071522594
Application # ANDA208898
SPL Set ID a2155aff-bf13-3f00-e053-2995a90a4d1d
Established class (EPC) HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor
Mechanism of action Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase Inhibitors
DEA schedule Non-controlled
Marketing category ANDA
Marketing status On market
FDA listing status Listed (active directory)
Marketing start 2017-11-22
Route ORAL
Dosage form TABLET, FILM COATED
Substance ROSUVASTATIN CALCIUM
TE code (Orange Book) AB · RLD · RS
Quick answers
  • RxCUI (RxNorm): 859424
Why two NDCs? The FDA registers this code as 68071-5225-9 — a 5-4-1 layout, and that's what's printed on the package and shown on DailyMed. For insurance claims, every NDC is standardized to a uniform 11-digit 5-4-2 format by adding a zero to the package segment → 68071-5225-09. Same drug, same package — only the format differs.
Where does this data come from?
Identifiers from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Structured Product Labeling; RxCUI from RxNorm (NLM); GPI from Medi-Span; GCN / HIC / AHFS / legend from First Databank.

RxNorm drug class

This medicine belongs to the HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor class.

Pharmacologic class HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor
Drug family (ATC) HMG CoA reductase inhibitors
How it works Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase Inhibitors
Where does this data come from?
Therapeutic classes from RxNorm RxClass (U.S. National Library of Medicine) — Established Pharmacologic Class (FDA), ATC drug family (WHO) and mechanism of action, matched by this product’s RxCUI.

Clinical

📖 What it is MedlinePlus · NLM

Rosuvastatin is used to reduce the risk of heart attack or stroke decrease the amount of cholesterol (a fat-like substance that can build up and clog blood vessels causing heart attack or stroke or other health conditions) Rosuvastatin is in a class of medications called HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors (statins). It works by slowing how much cholesterol your body makes. This lowers the amount of cholesterol that can build up on the walls of the arteries and block blood flow to the heart, brain, and other parts of the body.

Read the full MedlinePlus article ↗
📗 Our plain-language guide HelloPharmacist
  • It lowers cholesterol and triglycerides when diet alone isn’t enough. Some tablet labels also include slowing atherosclerosis and lowering the risk of heart attack and stroke in ad...
  • Take one tablet by mouth once a day, at any time, with or without food. Swallow it whole. If you miss a dose, skip it and take your next one as usual, without doubling up.
  • The most common are headache, nausea, muscle aches, tiredness, constipation and joint pain. Most people tolerate it well. Call your doctor if muscle pain, tenderness or weakness is...
  • Some medicines raise rosuvastatin levels and muscle risk, including cyclosporine, gemfibrozil and many antivirals. Tell me about everything you take. If you use an aluminum and mag...
📖 Read our full Rosuvastatin guide →

Supplement & herbal interactions

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Nutrient depletion considerations

Rosuvastatin may be associated with lower levels of 1 nutrient — worth a chat with your pharmacist, not a cause for alarm.

🧪 Full Rosuvastatin nutrient depletion report →
An association is not a deficiency. Educational only — don't start or stop anything without professional guidance.
Where does this data come from?
Plain-language summary from MedlinePlus (U.S. National Library of Medicine); supplement & herbal interactions and nutrient depletion data from the Natural Medicines database; our full guide is HelloPharmacist editorial content.

Pricing

A drug doesn't have one price. Each row is a different public payment system, and none is what you'd pay at the counter — that depends on your insurance. The ⓘ on each row explains what it measures.

Price systemPer eachPer package
Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly Not in the retail survey — common for institutional, discontinued, or low-volume packs.
Medicaid paysCMS SDUD · 12 mo No recent Medicaid claims on file for this NDC — rare and low-volume NDCs are suppressed in the public data.
Medicare drug plans payPart D · Q2 2026 $0.1900 $17.10 / 90 tablets
Where does this data come from?
NADAC (National Average Drug Acquisition Cost) is the CMS weekly pharmacy-acquisition-cost survey — what pharmacies pay. ASP (Average Sales Price) is the CMS Medicare Part B drug-payment file, published quarterly. Medicaid pays is computed by us from CMS State Drug Utilization Data (total reimbursed ÷ units, trailing 12 months) — gross of rebates and inclusive of dispensing fees, so it reflects what Medicaid paid, not an acquisition cost. Medicare drug plans pay is the median negotiated point-of-sale unit cost across plans listing this NDC in the CMS quarterly Prescription Drug Plan pricing files, before rebates. The VA pays is the federal contract price (FSS, and the statutory Big 4 ceiling where listed) from the VA National Acquisition Center pharmaceutical price file. All are free public government data; each measures a different payer, so the figures are not directly comparable.

Packaging — all sizes for this product

Package NDCDescription Marketing startMarketing endStatus
68071-5225-09 You're viewing this Main listing 90 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE 2020-03-30 — Active

Therapeutic equivalents

ProductLabelerPackNADAC/unitTEStatusPrice vs. this
Rosuvastatin 5 mg 11788-0130-05 AiPing 500 tablets $0.032 AB Availability likely —
Rosuvastatin Calcium 5 mg 13668-0179-05 Torrent 500 tablets $0.032 AB Availability likely —
Rosuvastatin Calcium 5 mg 13668-0720-05 TORRENT 500 tablets $0.032 AB Availability likely —
Rosuvastatin Calcium 5 mg 16714-0988-01 NorthStar 90 tablets $0.032 AB Availability likely —
Rosuvastatin Calcium 5 mg 24658-0261-90 PURACAP 90 tablets $0.032 AB Availability likely —
Rosuvastatin Calcium 5 mg 27808-0155-01 Cranbury 90 tablets $0.032 AB Availability likely —
Rosuvastatin 5 mg 50228-0116-10 ScieGen 1000 tablets $0.032 AB Availability likely —
Rosuvastatin Calcium 5 mg 57237-0168-05 Rising 500 tablets $0.032 AB Availability likely —
Rosuvastatin Calcium 5 mg 60687-0234-01 American 1 tablet $0.032 AB Availability likely —
Rosuvastatin Calcium 5 mg 72603-0364-01 NorthStar 90 tablets $0.032 AB Availability likely —
Rosuvastatin Calcium 5 mg 82009-0017-10 Quallent 1000 tablets $0.032 AB Availability likely —
Rosuvastatin 5 mg 16729-0284-15 Accord 90 tablets $0.035 AB Availability likely —
Crestor 5 mg 00310-7560-90 AstraZeneca 90 tablets $8.814 AB Availability likely —
Rosuvastatin Calcium 5 mg 00615-8532-39 NCS 30 tablets — AB FDA listed —
Rosuvastatin 5 mg 31722-0882-31 Camber 100 tablets — AB FDA listed —
Rosuvastatin 5 mg 33342-0261-07 Macleods 30 tablets — — FDA listed —
Rosuvastatin Calcium 5 mg 42677-0301-01 Shandong 90 tablets — AB FDA listed —
Rosuvastatin Calcium 5 mg 50090-4710-00 A-S 30 tablets — AB FDA listed —
Rosuvastatin Calcium 5 mg 50090-5110-00 A-S 30 tablets — AB FDA listed —
Rosuvastatin Calcium 5 mg 50090-5468-00 A-S 30 tablets — AB FDA listed —
Rosuvastatin calcium 5 mg 50090-6302-00 A-S 30 tablets — AB FDA listed —
Rosuvastatin Calcium 5 mg 50090-6989-00 A-S 90 tablets — AB FDA listed —
Rosuvastatin 5 mg 50090-7240-00 A-S 30 tablets — AB FDA listed —
Rosuvastatin 5 mg 50090-7241-00 A-S 90 tablets — AB FDA listed —
Rosuvastatin Calcium 5 mg 50090-7489-00 A-S 90 tablets — AB FDA listed —
Rosuvastatin Calcium 5 mg 50090-7490-00 A-S 30 tablets — AB FDA listed —
Rosuvastatin Calcium 5 mg 50090-7491-00 A-S 90 tablets — AB FDA listed —
Rosuvastatin Calcium 5 mg 50090-7973-00 A-S 30 tablets — AB FDA listed —
Rosuvastatin Calcium 5 mg 50090-7974-00 A-S 90 tablets — AB FDA listed —
Rosuvastatin Calcium 5 mg 50090-7975-00 A-S 30 tablets — AB FDA listed —
Rosuvastatin Calcium 5 mg 50090-7976-00 A-S 90 tablets — AB FDA listed —
Rosuvastatin 5 mg 51407-0848-10 Golden 1000 tablets — AB FDA listed —
Rosuvastatin calcium 5 mg 51655-0458-52 Northwind 30 tablets — AB FDA listed —
Rosuvastatin Calcium 5 mg 51655-0756-52 Northwind 30 tablets — AB FDA listed —
Rosuvastatin Calcium 5 mg 51655-0987-52 Northwind 30 tablets — AB FDA listed —
Rosuvastatin Calcium 5 mg 60290-0043-01 Umedica 30 tablets — AB FDA listed —
Rosuvastain Calcium 5 mg 62135-0690-90 Chartwell 90 tablets — AB FDA listed —
Rosuvastatin Calcium 5 mg 63187-0860-30 Proficient 30 tablets — AB FDA listed —
Rosuvastatin Calcium 5 mg 63629-7158-01 Bryant 30 tablets — AB FDA listed —
Rosuvastatin Calcium 5 mg 65862-0293-05 Aurobindo 500 tablets — AB FDA listed —
Rosuvastatin Calcium 5 mg 67877-0439-05 Ascend 500 tablets — AB FDA listed —
Rosuvastatin Calcium 5 mg 68071-3668-09 NuCare 90 tablets — AB FDA listed —
Rosuvastatin Calcium 5 mg 68071-3844-09 NuCare 90 tablets — AB FDA listed —
Rosuvastatin Calcium 5 mgthis 68071-5225-09 NuCare 90 tablets — AB FDA listed —
Rosuvastatin calcium 5 mg 68462-0261-01 Glenmark 100 tablets — AB FDA listed —
Rosuvastatin Calcium 5 mg 68788-4078-03 Preferred 30 tablets — AB FDA listed —
Rosuvastatin calcium 5 mg 68788-8368-03 Preferred 30 tablets — AB FDA listed —
Rosuvastatin Calcium 5 mg 68788-8428-02 Preferred 20 tablets — AB Discontinued —
Rosuvastatin Calcium 5 mg 69367-0359-01 Westminster 100 tablets — AB FDA listed —
Rosuvastatin Calcium 5 mg 69434-0005-02 Zhejiang 90 tablets — AB FDA listed —
Rosuvastatin calcium 5 mg 70377-0006-11 Biocon 30 tablets — AB FDA listed —
Rosuvastatin 5 mg 70518-4098-01 REMEDYREPACK 30 tablets — AB FDA listed —
rosuvstatin 5 mg 70756-0053-12 Lifestar 1000 tablets — — FDA listed —
Rosuvastatin Calcium 5 mg 71205-0355-30 Proficient 30 tablets — AB FDA listed —
Rosuvastatin Calcium 5 mg 71209-0043-04 Cadila 90 tablets — AB FDA listed —
Rosuvastatin 5 mg 71335-0749-01 Bryant 30 tablets — AB Discontinued —
Rosuvastatin Calcium 5 mg 71335-1017-01 Bryant 30 tablets — AB FDA listed —
Rosuvastatin Calcium 5 mg 71335-1330-01 Bryant 30 tablets — AB Discontinued —
Rosuvastatin calcium 5 mg 71335-1889-01 Bryant 30 tablets — AB FDA listed —
Rosuvastatin 5 mg 71335-2440-01 Bryant 30 tablets — AB FDA listed —
Rosuvastatin 5 mg 72189-0065-30 DIRECT 30 tablets — AB FDA listed —
Rosuvastatin Calcium 5 mg 72205-0027-05 Novadoz 500 tablets — AB FDA listed —
Rosuvastatin 5 mg 82009-0188-05 Quallent 500 tablets — AB FDA listed —
Rosuvastatin calcium 5 mg 82804-0234-30 Proficient 30 tablets — AB FDA listed —
Rosuvastatin Calcium 5 mg 70518-4697-00 REMEDYREPACK 30 tablets — AB FDA listed —
Rosuvastatin calcium 5 mg 72303-0827-01 HEC 90 tablets — AB FDA listed —
Rosuvastatin Calcium 5 mg 71335-3172-01 Bryant 30 tablets — AB FDA listed —
About this product: this is a generic version of the medicine. FDA equivalence ratings are shown when available, and other versions are listed above, least expensive first.
Where does this data come from?
Equivalents are other NDCs of the same ingredient, form and route from the openFDA NDC Directory, ranked least-expensive-first by NADAC. Therapeutic-equivalence (AB) ratings come from the FDA Orange Book; biologics use the FDA Purple Book for biosimilar & interchangeable status.

Availability & generic status

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2017
On the market since
Nov 2017
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2026
Currently FDA-listed
9 years listed
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Generic on the market
this product is a generic
✅This is a generic drug

This product is an FDA-approved generic. Other versions of the same drug are listed under Therapeutic equivalents, least expensive first.

Where does this data come from?
Patents and exclusivity from the FDA Orange Book (small-molecule drugs), refreshed from public FDA data. Generic launch timing is an estimate, not a guarantee.

What it looks like

Color white
ShapeRound
ImprintR5
Size7 mm
ScoringNot scored
One label can cover several strengths, so colors may be combined — always confirm a loose pill against the dispensed prescription label or a pharmacist.
Where does this data come from?
Physical description (imprint, shape, color, scoring, coating) from this product’s FDA Structured Product Labeling (SPL), mirrored from DailyMed / openFDA.

Inactive Ingredients / Excipients

Inactive ingredients, also called excipients, are components of the drug product other than the active ingredient. They may include fillers, dyes, coatings, preservatives, flavors, or other formulation ingredients.

💡 Tap an ingredient (hover on desktop) to see what it is and why it’s used.

  • UNII OP1R32D61U
    Microcrystalline cellulose is a purified form of cellulose, a natural fiber from plant sources. It acts as a binder and filler in tablets and capsules, helping hold ingredients together and give the medicine its shape and size.
  • UNII 68401960MK
    Crospovidone is a synthetic polymer made from polyvinylpyrrolidone. It acts as a disintegrant, helping tablets break apart quickly in the stomach so the medicine dissolves and absorbs into the body.
  • UNII 3NXW29V3WO
    Hypromellose is a plant-based thickener made from cellulose. It's used in medicines as a binder to hold ingredients together, a coating for tablets, and a thickener for liquids.
  • UNII EWQ57Q8I5X
    Lactose monohydrate is a natural sugar derived from milk. It serves as a filler and binder in tablets and capsules, helping create the proper size, texture, and consistency of the medicine.
  • UNII 70097M6I30
    Magnesium stearate is a salt made from magnesium and stearic acid, a fatty substance. It's used in tablets and capsules as a lubricant and glidant to help ingredients flow smoothly during manufacturing and prevent sticking.
  • UNII 3OWL53L36A
    A natural sugar alcohol derived from seaweed or synthesized in the lab. It's used as a filler to add bulk, a sweetener in sugar-free formulas, and a disintegrant to help tablets break apart in the stomach.
  • UNII 6HG8UB2MUY
    Meglumine is a sugar-alcohol compound used as a solubilizer and pH buffer in medicines. It helps dissolve drugs that don't mix well in water and maintains stable acidity levels in the formulation.
  • UNII O8232NY3SJ
    A plant-based carbohydrate derived from corn kernels. It acts as a filler to add bulk, a binder to hold ingredients together, and a disintegrant to help the tablet break apart in your stomach for absorption.
  • UNII 15FIX9V2JP
    Titanium dioxide is a bright white mineral powder commonly used as a colorant and opacifying agent. It makes pills and tablets white or lighter in color and helps make coatings non-transparent.
  • UNII XHX3C3X673
    Triacetin is a clear, oily liquid made from glycerin and acetic acid. It works as a plasticizer and solvent in medicines, helping soften coatings and improve how liquids mix together in formulations.

10 inactive ingredients listed in the exact product block matched to this NDC.

Where does this data come from?
Data sourced from official FDA Structured Product Labeling (SPL) via DailyMed — ingredient classCode="IACT" elements from the exact product block matched by this NDC. Label-section narrative from DailyMed / the openFDA label index is shown separately when available.

Inactive ingredient FAQ

Are inactive ingredients the same for every manufacturer?
No. Inactive ingredients can differ by manufacturer, dosage form, strength, and package / product version.
Why might an inactive ingredient be missing?
Some SPLs do not provide a complete structured inactive-ingredient list, and older or unusual labels may only include the information in narrative text.
Can inactive ingredients matter?
Yes. They can matter for allergies, intolerances, dyes, gluten / lactose concerns, preservatives, and formulation differences — but confirm with a pharmacist or the manufacturer when it’s clinically important.

Manufacturer & labeler

LabelerNuCare Pharmaceuticals,Inc.
Application holderMSN LABORATORIES PRIVATE LTD
FDA applicationANDA208898 (ANDA)
Labeler code68071
First marketedNov 2017
Product typeHuman Prescription Drug
Portfolio1,015 products on file
The labeler markets the product; the application holder owns the FDA approval. They’re often the same company but can differ (e.g. a repackager or an authorized generic). A mailing address / phone appears here when the manufacturer includes it in the product’s FDA label (not all do).
Where does this data come from?
Labeler, application holder and registered establishment from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Drugs@FDA; address/contact from the product’s FDA label.

Full prescribing information FDA SPL

The complete FDA label for this product — the official prescribing information, verbatim, section by section. Jump with a chip, search within the label, or expand everything.
🎯 Indications and Usage ⏱️ Dosage and Administration 💊 Dosage Forms and Strengths ⛔ Contraindications ⚠️ Warnings and Cautions 🤒 Adverse Reactions 🔄 Drug Interactions 👥 Use in Specific Populations 🤰 Pregnancy 🧒 Pediatric Use 🧓 Geriatric Use 🆘 Overdosage 🧬 Clinical Pharmacology 🧬 Mechanism of Action 📦 How Supplied / Storage and Handling 📋 Description 💬 Information for Patients
🎯 Indications and Usage 217 words ▾

1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Pediatric use information for patients 7 to 17 years of age is approved for AstraZeneca’s CRESTOR (rosuvastatin calcium) tablets. However, due to AstraZeneca’s marketing exclusivity rights, this drug product is not labeled with that pediatric information. Rosuvastatin tablets are an HMG Co-A reductase inhibitor indicated for: adult patients with hypertriglyceridemia as an adjunct to diet ( 1.3 ) adult patients with primary dysbetalipoproteinemia (Type III hyperlipoproteinemia) as an adjunct to diet ( 1.4 ) adult patients with homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (HoFH) to reduce LDL-C, total-C, and ApoB ( 1.5 ) Limitations of use ( 1.8 ): Rosuvastatin tablets has not been studied in Fredrickson Type I and V dyslipidemias.

1.3Hypertriglyceridemia Rosuvastatin tablets are indicated as adjunctive therapy to diet for the treatment of adult patients with hypertriglyceridemia.

1.4Primary Dysbetalipoproteinemia (Type III Hyperlipoproteinemia) Rosuvastatin tablets are indicated as an adjunct to diet for the treatment of adult patients with primary dysbetalipoproteinemia (Type III Hyperlipoproteinemia).

1.5Adult Patients with Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia Rosuvastatin tablets are indicated as adjunctive therapy to other lipid-lowering treatments (e.g., LDL apheresis) or alone if such treatments are unavailable to reduce LDL-C, Total-C, and ApoB in adult patients with homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia.

1.8Limitations of Use Rosuvastatin tablets have not been studied in Fredrickson Type I and V dyslipidemias.

⏱️ Dosage and Administration ~2 min read ▾

2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Rosuvastatin tablets can be taken with or without food, at any time of day. ( 2.1) Dose range: 5 to 40 mg once daily. Use 40 mg dose only for patients not reaching LDL-C goal with 20 mg. ( 2.1 ) Adult HoFH : Starting dose 20 mg/day. ( 2.1)

2.1General Dosing Information The dose range for rosuvastatin tablets in adults is 5 to 40 mg orally once daily. The usual starting dose is 10 to 20 mg once daily. The usual starting dose in adult patients with homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia is 20 mg once daily.

The maximum rosuvastatin calcium tablets dose of 40 mg should be used only for those patients who have not achieved their LDL-C goal utilizing the 20 mg dose [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ]. Rosuvastatin tablets can be administered as a single dose at any time of day, with or without food. The tablet should be swallowed whole.

When initiating rosuvastatin tablets therapy or switching from another HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor therapy, the appropriate rosuvastatin calcium tablets starting dose should first be utilized, and only then titrated according to the patient’s response and individualized goal of therapy. After initiation or upon titration of rosuvastatin tablets, lipid levels should be analyzed within 2 to 4 weeks and the dosage adjusted accordingly. Pediatric use information for patients 7 to 17 years of age is approved for AstraZeneca’s CRESTOR (rosuvastatin calcium) tablets.

However, due to AstraZeneca’s marketing exclusivity rights, this drug product is not labeled with that pediatric information.

2.3Dosing in Asian Patients In Asian patients, consider initiation of rosuvastatin tablets therapy with 5 mg once daily due to increased rosuvastatin plasma concentrations. The increased systemic exposure should be taken into consideration when treating Asian patients not adequately controlled at doses up to 20 mg/day. [see Use in Specific Populations (8.8) and ClinicalPharmacology (12.3) ].

2.4Use with Concomitant Therapy Patients taking cyclosporine The dose of rosuvastatin tablets should not exceed 5 mg once daily [ see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) , Drug Interactions (7.1) , and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ]. Patients taking gemfibrozil Avoid concomitant use of rosuvastatin tablets with gemfibrozil. If concomitant use cannot be avoided, initiate rosuvastatin calcium tablets at 5 mg once daily.

The dose of rosuvastatin tablets should not exceed 10 mg once daily [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) , Drug Interactions (7.2) and Clinical Pharmacology(12.3)] . Patients taking atazanavir and ritonavir, lopinavir and ritonavir, or simeprevir Initiate rosuvastatin tablets therapy with 5 mg once daily. The dose of rosuvastatin tablets should not exceed 10 mg once daily [ see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) , Drug Interactions (7.3) , and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ].

2.5Dosing in Patients with Severe Renal Impairment For patients with severe renal impairment (CL cr < 30 mL/min/1.73 m 2 ) not on hemodialysis, dosing of rosuvastatin tablets should be started at 5 mg once daily and not exceed 10 mg once daily [see Use in Specific Populations (8.6) and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ].

💊 Dosage Forms and Strengths 98 words ▾

3 DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS 5 mg: White, round shaped, biconvex, film coated tablets debossed with "R5" on one side and plain on other side. 10 mg: Pink, round shaped, biconvex, film coated tablets debossed with "R10" on one side and plain on other side. 20 mg: Pink, round shaped, biconvex, film coated tablets debossed with "R20" on one side and plain on other side.

40 mg: Pink, oval shaped, biconvex, film coated tablets debossed with "R" on one side and "40" on other side. Tablets: 5 mg, 10 mg, 20 mg, and 40 mg ( 3 )

⛔ Contraindications 153 words ▾

4 CONTRAINDICATIONS Rosuvastatin calcium is contraindicated in the following conditions: Patients with a known hypersensitivity to any component of this product. Hypersensitivity reactions including rash, pruritus, urticaria, and angioedema have been reported with rosuvastatin calcium [see Adverse Reactions (6.1) ]. Patients with active liver disease, which may include unexplained persistent elevations of hepatic transaminase levels [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ].

Pregnancy [see Use in Specific Populations (8.1 , 8.3 )] . Lactation. Limited data indicate that rosuvastatin calcium is present in human milk.

Because statins have the potential for serious adverse reactions in nursing infants, women who require rosuvastatin calcium treatment should not breastfeed their infants [see Use in Specific Populations (8.2) ] . Known hypersensitivity to product components ( 4 ) Active liver disease, which may include unexplained persistent elevations in hepatic transaminase levels ( 4 ) Preganancy ( 4 , 8.1 , 8.3 ) Lactation ( 4 , 8.2 )

⚠️ Warnings and Cautions ~2 min read ▾

5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Skeletal muscle effects (e.g., myopathy and rhabdomyolysis): Risks increase with use of 40 mg dose, advanced age (≥65), hypothyroidism, renal impairment, and combination use with cyclosporine, atazanavir/ritonavir, lopinavir/ ritonavir, or simeprevir. Cases of myopathy and rhabdomyolysis with acute renal failure secondary to myoglobinuria have been reported. Advise patients to promptly report to their physician unexplained and/or persistent muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness and discontinue rosuvastatin calcium tablets if signs or symptoms appear.

( 5.1 , 7.5 , 7.6 ) Liver enzyme abnormalities: Persistent elevations in hepatic transaminases can occur. Perform liver enzyme tests before initiating therapy and as clinically indicated thereafter. ( 5.2 )

5.1Skeletal Muscle Effects Cases of myopathy and rhabdomyolysis with acute renal failure secondary to myoglobinuria have been reported with HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors, including rosuvastatin tablets. These risks can occur at any dose level, but are increased at the highest dose (40 mg). Rosuvastatin calcium should be prescribed with caution in patients with predisposing factors for myopathy (e.g., age ≥ 65 years, inadequately treated hypothyroidism, renal impairment).

The risk of myopathy during treatment with rosuvastatin calcium may be increased with concurrent administration of some other lipid-lowering therapies (fibrates or niacin), gemfibrozil, cyclosporine, atazanavir/ritonavir, lopinavir/ritonavir, or simeprevir [see Dosage and Administration (2) and Drug Interactions (7)]. Cases of myopathy, including rhabdomyolysis, have been reported with HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors, including rosuvastatin, coadministered with colchicine, and caution should be exercised when prescribing rosuvastatin calcium with colchicine [see Drug Interactions (7.7) ].

Rosuvastatin calcium therapy should be discontinued if markedly elevated creatine kinase levels occur or myopathy is diagnosed or suspected. Rosuvastatin calcium therapy should also be temporarily withheld in any patient with an acute, serious condition suggestive of myopathy or predisposing to the development of renal failure secondary to rhabdomyolysis (e.g., sepsis, hypotension, dehydration, major surgery, trauma, severe metabolic, endocrine, and electrolyte disorders, or uncontrolled seizures). There have been rare reports of immune-mediated necrotizing myopathy (IMNM), an autoimmune myopathy, associated with statin use.

IMNM is characterized by: proximal muscle weakness and elevated serum creatine kinase, which persist despite discontinuation of statin treatment; muscle biopsy showing necrotizing myopathy without significant inflammation; improvement with immunosuppressive agents. All patients should be advised to promptly report to their physician unexplained muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness, particularly if accompanied by malaise or fever or if muscle signs and symptoms persist after discontinuing rosuvastatin calcium.

5.2Liver Enzyme Abnormalities It is recommended that liver enzyme tests be performed before the initiation of rosuvastatin calcium, and if signs or symptoms of liver injury occur. Increases in serum transaminases [AST (SGOT) or ALT (SGPT)] have been reported with HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors, including rosuvastatin calcium. In most cases, the elevations were transient and resolved or improved on continued therapy or after a brief interruption in therapy.

There were two cases of jaundice, for which a relationship to rosuvastatin calcium therapy could not be determined, which resolved after discontinuation of therapy. There were no cases of liver failure or irreversible liver disease in these trials. In a pooled analysis of placebo-controlled trials, increases in serum transaminases to > 3 times the upper limit of normal occurred in 1.1% of patients taking rosuvastatin calcium versus 0.5% of patients treated with placebo.

There have been rare postmarketing reports of fatal and no…

🤒 Adverse Reactions ~3 min read ▾

6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following serious adverse reactions are discussed in greater detail in other sections of the label: Rhabdomyolysis with myoglobinuria and acute renal failure and myopathy (including myositis) [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)] Liver enzyme abnormalities [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] Most frequent adverse reactions (rate ≥2%) are headache, myalgia, abdominal pain, asthenia, and nausea. ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Novadoz Pharmaceuticals LLc. at 1-855-668-2369 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch .

6.1Clinical Studies Experience Because clinical studies are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical studies of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical studies of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in clinical practice. In the rosuvastatin calcium controlled clinical trials database (placebo or active-controlled) of 5394 patients with a mean treatment duration of 15 weeks, 1.4% of patients discontinued due to adverse reactions. The most common adverse reactions that led to treatment discontinuation were: myalgia abdominal pain nausea The most commonly reported adverse reactions (incidence ≥ 2%) in the rosuvastatin calcium controlled clinical trial database of 5394 patients were: headache myalgia abdominal pain asthenia nausea Adverse reactions reported in ≥ 2% of patients in placebo-controlled clinical studies and at a rate greater than placebo are shown in Table 1.

These studies had a treatment duration of up to 12 weeks. Table 1. Adverse Reactions 1 Reported in ≥2% of Patients Treated with rosuvastatin calcium and > Placebo in Placebo-Controlled Trials (% of Patients) Adverse Reactions Rosuvastatin calcium 5 mg N=291 Rosuvastatin calcium 10 mg N=283 Rosuvastatin calcium 20 mg N=64 Rosuvastatin calcium 40 mg N=106 Total Rosuvastatin calcium 5 mg to 40 mg N=744 Placebo N=382 Headache 5.5 4.9 3.1 8.5 5.5 5 Nausea 3.8 3.5 6.3 0 3.4

3.1Myalgia 3.1 2.1 6.3 1.9 2.8

1.3Asthenia 2.4 3.2 4.7 0.9 2.7

2.6Constipation 2.1 2.1 4.7 2.8 2.4 2.4 1 Adverse reactions by COSTART preferred term Other adverse reactions reported in clinical studies were abdominal pain, dizziness, hypersensitivity (including rash, pruritus, urticaria, and angioedema) and pancreatitis. The following laboratory abnormalities have also been reported: dipstick-positive proteinuria and microscopic hematuria [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4) ]; elevated creatine phosphokinase, transaminases, glucose, glutamyl transpeptidase, alkaline phosphatase, and bilirubin; and thyroid function abnormalities.

In a clinical trial, involving 981 participants treated with rosuvastatin 40 mg (n=700) or placebo (n=281) with a mean treatment duration of 1.7 years, 5.6% of subjects treated with rosuvastatin calcium versus 2.8% of placebo-treated subjects discontinued due to adverse reactions. The most common adverse reactions that led to treatment discontinuation were: myalgia, hepatic enzyme increased, headache, and nausea. Adverse reactions reported in ≥ 2% of patients and at a rate greater than placebo are shown in Table 2.

Table 2. Adverse Reactions 1 Reported in ≥ 2% of Patients Treated with Rosuvastatin calcium and > Placebo in a Trial (% of Patients) Adverse Reactions Rosuvastatin calcium 40 mg N=700 Placebo N=281 Myalgia 12.7

12.1Arthralgia 10.1

7.1Headache 6.4

5.3Dizziness 4.0

2.8Increased CPK 2.6

0.7Abdominal pain 2.4

1.8ALT > 3x ULN 2 2.2 0.7 1 Adverse reactions by MedDRA preferred term. 2 Frequency recorded as abnormal laboratory value. In a clinical trial, 17,802 participants were treated with rosuvastatin 20 mg (n=8901) or placebo (n=8901) for a mean duration of 2 years.

A higher percentage of rosuvastatin-treated patients versus placebo-treated patients, 6.6% and 6.2%, respectively, discontinued study medication due to an adverse event, irrespective of treatment causality. Myalgia was the most common adverse reacti…

🔄 Drug Interactions ~2 min read ▾

7 DRUG INTERACTIONS Cyclosporine: Combination increases rosuvastatin exposure. Limit rosuvastatin calcium dose to 5 mg once daily. ( 2.4 , 5.1 , 7.1 , 12.3 ) Gemfibrozil: Combination should be avoided.

If used together, limit rosuvastatin calcium dose to 10 mg once daily.( 2.4 , 5.1 , 7.2 ) Atazanavir/ritonavir, lopinavir/ritonavir, or simeprevir: Combination increases rosuvastatin exposure. Limit rosuvastatin calcium dose to 10 mg once daily. ( 2.4 , 5.1 , 7.3 , 12.3 ) Coumarin anticoagulants: Combination prolongs INR.

Achieve stable INR prior to starting rosuvastatin calcium. Monitor INR frequently until stable upon initiation or alteration of rosuvastatin calcium therapy. ( 5.3 , 7.4 ) Concomitant lipid-lowering therapies: Use with fibrates or lipid- modifying doses (≥1 g/day) of niacin increases the risk of adverse skeletal muscle effects.

Caution should be used when prescribing with rosuvastatin calcium. ( 5.1 , 7.5 , 7.6 )

7.1Cyclosporine Cyclosporine increased rosuvastatin exposure and may result in increased risk of myopathy. Therefore, in patients taking cyclosporine, the dose of rosuvastatin calcium should not exceed 5 mg once daily [see Dosage and Administration (2.4), Warnings and Precautions (5.1), and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)].

7.2Gemfibrozil Gemfibrozil significantly increased rosuvastatin exposure. Due to an observed increased risk of myopathy/rhabdomyolysis, combination therapy with rosuvastatin calcium and gemfibrozil should be avoided. If used together, the dose of rosuvastatin calcium should not exceed 10 mg once daily [ see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ].

7.3Protease Inhibitors Coadministration of rosuvastatin with certain protease inhibitors has differing effects on rosuvastatin exposure and may increase risk of myopathy. Simeprevir, which is a hepatitis C virus (HCV) protease inhibitor, or combinations of atazanavir/ritonavir or lopinavir/ritonavir, which are HIV-1 protease inhibitors, increase rosuvastatin exposure [ see Table 4 – Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)]. For these protease inhibitors, the dose of rosuvastatin calcium should not exceed 10 mg once daily.

The combinations of fosamprenavir/ritonavir or tipranavir/ritonavir, which are HIV-1 protease inhibitors, produce little or no change in rosuvastatin exposure. Caution should be exercised when rosuvastatin is coadministered with protease inhibitors [ see Dosage and Administration (2.4) , Warnings and Precautions (5.1) and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)].

7.4Coumarin Anticoagulants Rosuvastatin calcium significantly increased INR in patients receiving coumarin anticoagulants. Therefore, caution should be exercised when coumarin anticoagulants are given in conjunction with rosuvastatin calcium. In patients taking coumarin anticoagulants and rosuvastatin calcium concomitantly, INR should be determined before starting rosuvastatin calcium and frequently enough during early therapy to ensure that no significant alteration of INR occurs [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)].

7.5Niacin The risk of skeletal muscle effects may be enhanced when rosuvastatin calcium is used in combination with lipid- modifying doses (≥1 g/day) of niacin; caution should be used when prescribing with rosuvastatin calcium [ see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)].

7.6Fenofibrate When rosuvastatin calcium was coadministered with fenofibrate, no clinically significant increase in the AUC of rosuvastatin or fenofibrate was observed. Because it is known that the risk of myopathy during treatment with HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors is increased with concomitant use of fenofibrates, caution should be used when prescribing fenofibrates with rosuvastatin calcium [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)].

7.7Colchicine Cases of myopathy, including rhabdomyolysis, have been reported with HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors, including rosuvastatin, coadministered with colchicine, and caution should be exercised when prescribing rosuva…

👥 Use in Specific Populations ~3 min read ▾

8 USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS Females of reproductive potential: Advise females of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during treatment with rosuvastatin calcium ( 8.3 ) Severe renal impairment (not on hemodialysis): Starting dose is 5 mg, not to exceed 10 mg. ( 2.5 , 5.1 , 8.6 ) Asian population: Consider 5 mg starting dose. ( 2.3 , 8.8 ) Pediatric use information for patients 7 to 17 years of age is approved for AstraZeneca’s CRESTOR (rosuvastatin calcium) tablets.

However, due to AstraZeneca’s marketing exclusivity rights, this drug product is not labeled with that pediatric information.

8.1Pregnancy Risk Summary Rosuvastatin calcium is contraindicated for use in pregnant women since safety in pregnant women has not been established and there is no apparent benefit to therapy with rosuvastatin calcium during pregnancy. Because HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors decrease cholesterol synthesis and possibly the synthesis of other biologically active substances derived from cholesterol, rosuvastatin calcium may cause fetal harm when administered to pregnant women. Rosuvastatin calcium should be discontinued as soon as pregnancy is recognized [see Contraindications (4)] .

Limited published data on the use of rosuvastatin are insufficient to determine a drug-associated risk of major congenital malformations or miscarriage. In animal reproduction studies, there were no adverse developmental effects with oral administration of rosuvastatin during organogenesis at systemic exposures equivalent to a maximum recommended human dose (MRHD) of 40 mg/day in rats or rabbits (based on AUC and body surface area, respectively). In rats and rabbits, decreased pup/fetal survival occurred at 12 times and equivalent, respectively, to the MRHD of 40 mg/day [see Data] .

The estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated population is unknown. In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2-4% and 15-20%, respectively. Data Human Data Limited published data on rosuvastatin have not shown an increased risk of major congenital malformations or miscarriage.

Rare reports of congenital anomalies have been received following intrauterine exposure to other statins. In a review of approximately 100 prospectively followed pregnancies in women exposed to simvastatin or lovastatin, the incidences of congenital anomalies, spontaneous abortions, and fetal deaths/stillbirths did not exceed what would be expected in the general population. The number of cases is adequate to exclude a ≥3 to 4-fold increase in congenital anomalies over the background incidence.

In 89% of the prospectively followed pregnancies, drug treatment was initiated prior to pregnancy and was discontinued at some point in the first trimester when pregnancy was identified. Animal Data Rosuvastatin crosses the placenta in rats and rabbits and is found in fetal tissue and amniotic fluid at 3% and 20%, respectively, of the maternal plasma concentration following a single 25 mg/kg oral gavage dose on gestation day 16 in rats. A higher fetal tissue distribution (25% maternal plasma concentration) was observed in rabbits after a single oral gavage dose of 1 mg/kg on gestation day 18.

Rosuvastatin administration did not indicate a teratogenic effect in rats at ≤25 mg/kg/day or in rabbits ≤3 mg/kg/day (doses equivalent to the MRHD of 40 mg/day based on AUC and body surface area, respectively). In female rats given 5, 15 and 50 mg/kg/day before mating and continuing through to gestation day 7 resulted in decreased fetal body weight (female pups) and delayed ossification at 50 mg/kg/day (10 times the human exposure at the MRHD dose of 40 mg/day based on AUC). In pregnant rats given 2, 10 and 50 mg/kg/day of rosuvastatin from gestation day 7 through lactation day 21 (weaning), decreased pup survival occurred at 50 mg/kg/day (dose equivalent to 12 times the MRHD of…

🤰 Pregnancy ~3 min read ▾

8.1Pregnancy Risk Summary Rosuvastatin calcium is contraindicated for use in pregnant women since safety in pregnant women has not been established and there is no apparent benefit to therapy with rosuvastatin calcium during pregnancy. Because HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors decrease cholesterol synthesis and possibly the synthesis of other biologically active substances derived from cholesterol, rosuvastatin calcium may cause fetal harm when administered to pregnant women. Rosuvastatin calcium should be discontinued as soon as pregnancy is recognized [see Contraindications (4)] .

Limited published data on the use of rosuvastatin are insufficient to determine a drug-associated risk of major congenital malformations or miscarriage. In animal reproduction studies, there were no adverse developmental effects with oral administration of rosuvastatin during organogenesis at systemic exposures equivalent to a maximum recommended human dose (MRHD) of 40 mg/day in rats or rabbits (based on AUC and body surface area, respectively). In rats and rabbits, decreased pup/fetal survival occurred at 12 times and equivalent, respectively, to the MRHD of 40 mg/day [see Data] .

The estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated population is unknown. In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2-4% and 15-20%, respectively. Data Human Data Limited published data on rosuvastatin have not shown an increased risk of major congenital malformations or miscarriage.

Rare reports of congenital anomalies have been received following intrauterine exposure to other statins. In a review of approximately 100 prospectively followed pregnancies in women exposed to simvastatin or lovastatin, the incidences of congenital anomalies, spontaneous abortions, and fetal deaths/stillbirths did not exceed what would be expected in the general population. The number of cases is adequate to exclude a ≥3 to 4-fold increase in congenital anomalies over the background incidence.

In 89% of the prospectively followed pregnancies, drug treatment was initiated prior to pregnancy and was discontinued at some point in the first trimester when pregnancy was identified. Animal Data Rosuvastatin crosses the placenta in rats and rabbits and is found in fetal tissue and amniotic fluid at 3% and 20%, respectively, of the maternal plasma concentration following a single 25 mg/kg oral gavage dose on gestation day 16 in rats. A higher fetal tissue distribution (25% maternal plasma concentration) was observed in rabbits after a single oral gavage dose of 1 mg/kg on gestation day 18.

Rosuvastatin administration did not indicate a teratogenic effect in rats at ≤25 mg/kg/day or in rabbits ≤3 mg/kg/day (doses equivalent to the MRHD of 40 mg/day based on AUC and body surface area, respectively). In female rats given 5, 15 and 50 mg/kg/day before mating and continuing through to gestation day 7 resulted in decreased fetal body weight (female pups) and delayed ossification at 50 mg/kg/day (10 times the human exposure at the MRHD dose of 40 mg/day based on AUC). In pregnant rats given 2, 10 and 50 mg/kg/day of rosuvastatin from gestation day 7 through lactation day 21 (weaning), decreased pup survival occurred at 50 mg/kg/day (dose equivalent to 12 times the MRHD of 40 mg/day based body surface area).

In pregnant rabbits given 0.3, 1, and 3 mg/kg/day of rosuvastatin from gestation day 6 to day 18, decreased fetal viability and maternal mortality was observed at 3 mg/kg/day (dose equivalent to the MRHD of 40 mg/day based on body surface area).

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8.4Pediatric Use Pediatric use information for patients 7 to 17 years of age is approved for AstraZeneca’s CRESTOR (rosuvastatin calcium) tablets. However, due to AstraZeneca’s marketing exclusivity rights, this drug product is not labeled with that pediatric information.

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8.5Geriatric Use Of the 10,275 patients in clinical studies with rosuvastatin calcium, 3159 (31%) were 65 years and older, and 698 (6.8%) were 75 years and older. No overall differences in safety or effectiveness were observed between these subjects and younger subjects, and other reported clinical experience has not identified differences in responses between the elderly and younger patients, but greater sensitivity of some older individuals cannot be ruled out. Elderly patients are at higher risk of myopathy and rosuvastatin calcium should be prescribed with caution in the elderly [ see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ].

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10 OVERDOSAGE There is no specific treatment in the event of overdose. In the event of overdose, the patient should be treated symptomatically and supportive measures instituted as required. Hemodialysis does not significantly enhance clearance of rosuvastatin.

🧬 Clinical Pharmacology ~3 min read ▾

12 CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY

12.1Mechanism of Action Rosuvastatin is a selective and competitive inhibitor of HMG-CoA reductase, the rate-limiting enzyme that converts 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A to mevalonate, a precursor of cholesterol. In vivo studies in animals and in vitro studies in cultured animal and human cells have shown rosuvastatin to have a high uptake into, and selectivity for, action in the liver, the target organ for cholesterol lowering. In in vivo and in vitro studies, rosuvastatin produces its lipid-modifying effects in two ways.

First, it increases the number of hepatic LDL receptors on the cell-surface to enhance uptake and catabolism of LDL. Second, rosuvastatin inhibits hepatic synthesis of VLDL, which reduces the total number of VLDL and LDL particles.

12.2Pharmacodynamics Rosuvastatin dose dependently reduces elevated LDL-cholesterol and reduces total cholesterol and triglycerides and increases HDL-cholesterol [ see Clinical Studies (14 )]. A therapeutic response to rosuvastatin calcium is evident within 1 week of commencing therapy and 90% of maximum response is usually achieved in 2 weeks. The maximum response is usually achieved by 4 weeks and is maintained after that.

Individualization of drug dosage should be based on the therapeutic response [ see Dosage and Administration (2)].

12.3Pharmacokinetics Absorption In clinical pharmacology studies in man, peak plasma concentrations of rosuvastatin were reached 3 to 5 hours following oral dosing. Both Cmax and AUC increased in approximate proportion to rosuvastatin calcium dose. The absolute bioavailability of rosuvastatin is approximately 20%.

Administration of rosuvastatin calcium with food did not affect the AUC of rosuvastatin. The AUC of rosuvastatin does not differ following evening or morning drug administration. Distribution Mean volume of distribution at steady-state of rosuvastatin is approximately 134 liters.

Rosuvastatin is 88% bound to plasma proteins, mostly albumin. This binding is reversible and independent of plasma concentrations. Elimination Rosuvastatin is primarily eliminated by excretion in the feces.

The elimination half-life of rosuvastatin is approximately 19 hours. Metabolism Rosuvastatin is not extensively metabolized; approximately 10% of a radiolabeled dose is recovered as metabolite. The major metabolite is N-desmethyl rosuvastatin, which is formed principally by cytochrome P450 \ 2C9, and in vitro studies have demonstrated that N-desmethyl rosuvastatin has approximately one-sixth to one-half the HMG-CoA reductase inhibitory activity of the parent compound.

Overall, greater than 90% of active plasma HMG-CoA reductase inhibitory activity is accounted for by the parent compound. Excretion Following oral administration, rosuvastatin and its metabolites are primarily excreted in the feces (90%). After an intravenous dose, approximately 28% of total body clearance was via the renal route, and 72% by the hepatic route.

Specific Populations Racial or Ethnic Groups A population pharmacokinetic analysis revealed no clinically relevant differences in pharmacokinetics among Caucasian, Hispanic, and Black or Afro-Caribbean groups. However, pharmacokinetic studies, including one conducted in the US, have demonstrated an approximate 2-fold elevation in median exposure (AUC and C max ) in Asian subjects when compared with a Caucasian control group. Male and Female Patients There were no differences in plasma concentrations of rosuvastatin between men and women.

Pediatric use information for patients ages 8 to less than 10 years is approved for AstraZeneca’s CRESTOR (rosuvastatin calcium) tablets. However, due to AstraZeneca’s marketing exclusivity rights, this drug product is not labeled with that pediatric information. Geriatric patients There were no differences in plasma concentrations of rosuvastatin between the nonelderly and elderly populations (age ≥ 65 years).

Patients with Renal Impairment Mild to moderate renal impairm…

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12.1Mechanism of Action Rosuvastatin is a selective and competitive inhibitor of HMG-CoA reductase, the rate-limiting enzyme that converts 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A to mevalonate, a precursor of cholesterol. In vivo studies in animals and in vitro studies in cultured animal and human cells have shown rosuvastatin to have a high uptake into, and selectivity for, action in the liver, the target organ for cholesterol lowering. In in vivo and in vitro studies, rosuvastatin produces its lipid-modifying effects in two ways.

First, it increases the number of hepatic LDL receptors on the cell-surface to enhance uptake and catabolism of LDL. Second, rosuvastatin inhibits hepatic synthesis of VLDL, which reduces the total number of VLDL and LDL particles.

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16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING Rosuvastatin Tablets,USP 5 mg are available as White, round shaped, biconvex, film coated tablets debossed with R5 on one side and plain on other side. NDC 68071-5225-9 BOTTLES OF 90 Storage Store at controlled room temperature, 20-25ºC (68-77ºF) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature]. Protect from moisture.

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11 DESCRIPTION Rosuvastatin calcium, USP is a synthetic lipid-lowering agent for oral administration. The chemical name for rosuvastatin calcium is bis [(E)-7-[4-(4-fluorophenyl)-6-isopropyl-2­ [methyl (methylsulfonyl) amino] pyrimidin-5-yl] (3R,5S)-3, 5-dihydroxyhept-6-enoic acid] calcium salt with the following structural formula: The molecular formula for rosuvastatin calcium, USP is (C 22 H 27 FN 3 O 6 S) 2 Ca and the molecular weight is 1001.14. Rosuvastatin calcium is a white amorphous powder that is sparingly soluble in water and ethanol, and slightly soluble in ethanol.

Rosuvastatin calcium is a hydrophilic compound with a partition coefficient (octanol/water) of 0.13 at pH of 7.0. Rosuvastatin tablets, USP for oral administration contain 5, 10, 20, or 40 mg of rosuvastatin and the following inactive ingredients: Each tablet contains: crospovidone, hypromellose, lactose monohydrate magnesium stearate, mannitol, meglumine, microcrystalline cellulose, pregelatinized starch, titanium dioxide and triacetin. Additionally, 10 mg, 20 mg and 40 mg tablets contain FD&C red No.

40/allura red AC aluminum lake, FD&C blue No. 2/indigo carmine aluminum lake and FD&C yellow No.6/sunset yellow FCF aluminum lake. Meets USP Dissolution Test 2. structure

💬 Information for Patients ~1 min read ▾

17 PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION Advise the patient to read the FDA-approved patient labeling (Patient Information). Patients should be instructed not to take 2 doses of rosuvastatin tablets within 12 hours of each other. Skeletal Muscle Effects Patients should be advised to report promptly unexplained muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness, particularly if accompanied by malaise or fever or if these muscle signs or symptoms persist after discontinuing rosuvastatin tablets.

Concomitant Use of Antacids When taking rosuvastatin tablets with an aluminum and magnesium hydroxide combination antacid, the antacid should be taken at least 2 hours after rosuvastatin tablets administration. Embryofetal Toxicity Advise females of reproductive potential of the risk to a fetus, to use effective contraception during treatment, and to inform their healthcare provider of a known or suspected pregnancy. [see Contraindications (4) and Use in Specific Populations (8.1 , 8.3 )]. Lactation Advise women not to breastfeed during treatment with rosuvastatin calcium [see Contraindications (4) and Use in Specific Populations (8.2) ].

Liver Enzymes It is recommended that liver enzyme tests be performed before the initiation of rosuvastatin tablets and if signs or symptoms of liver injury occur. All patients treated with rosuvastatin tablets should be advised to promptly report any symptoms that may indicate liver injury, including fatigue, anorexia, right upper abdominal discomfort, dark urine or jaundice. Manufactured by: MSN Laboratories Private Limited Telangana – 509 228, INDIA Distributed by: Novadoz Pharmaceuticals LLc.

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Medicare Part D spend CMS · PART D · 2026 (Q1)

Medicare Part D (outpatient prescription) spending for Rosuvastatin Calcium — the program that covers self-administered drugs. 19 manufacturers.
⚠️ Drug-level data: CMS publishes Part D spending by drug, not by NDC — these figures combine every manufacturer, strength and package size sold under the name Rosuvastatin Calcium. That’s a different level of aggregation than the Medicaid card above, which is specific to this exact 11-digit NDC (pack size included), so the two aren’t directly comparable.
Period
Total Part D spend
$119.94M
Claims incl. refills
9.3M
Beneficiaries
7.8M
Spend / beneficiary
$15.47
Spend / claim
$12.87
Trend by period
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