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Also known as ZD4522, (3R,5S,6E)-7-{4-(4-fluorophenyl)-6-isopropyl-2-[methyl(methylsulfonyl)amino]pyrimidin-5-yl}-3,5-dihydroxyhept-6-enoic acid, (3R,5S,6E)-7-{4-(4-fluorophenyl)-6-(1-methylethyl)-2-[ethyl(methylsulfonyl)amino]-5-pyrimidinyl}-3,5-dihydroxy-6-heptenoic acid, AZD4522, S-4522

Rosuvastatin, sold under the brand name Crestor among others, is a statin medication, used to prevent cardiovascular disease in those at high risk and treat abnormal lipids. It is recommended to be used with dietary changes, exercise, and weight loss. It is taken orally (by mouth).

Key facts

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Drug.USAN
Rosuvastatin calcium
Drug.tradename
Crestor, others
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a603033
Drug.DailyMedID
Rosuvastatin
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D
Drug.routes_of_administration
Oral (by mouth)
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C10
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AA07
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S4

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Chemical data

Formula
C22H28FN3O6S
Molecular weight
481.5 g/mol
IUPAC name
(E,3R,5S)-7-[4-(4-fluorophenyl)-2-[methyl(methylsulfonyl)amino]-6-propan-2-ylpyrimidin-5-yl]-3,5-dihydroxyhept-6-enoic acid
SMILES
CC(C)C1=NC(=NC(=C1/C=C/[C@H](C[C@H](CC(=O)O)O)O)C2=CC=C(C=C2)F)N(C)S(=O)(=O)C
InChIKey
BPRHUIZQVSMCRT-VEUZHWNKSA-N
XLogP
1.6
Polar surface area
149 Ų
H-bond donors
3
H-bond acceptors
10
Formal charge
0

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Wikidata facts

Mass
481.168285
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defined daily dose
10
chemical formula
C₂₂H₂₈FN₃O₆S
canonical SMILES
CC(C)C1=NC(=NC(=C1C=CC(CC(CC(=O)O)O)O)C2=CC=C(C=C2)F)N(C)S(=O)(=O)C
isomeric SMILES
CC(C)C1=NC(=NC(=C1/C=C/[C@H](C[C@H](CC(=O)O)O)O)C2=CC=C(C=C2)F)N(C)S(=O)(=O)C
World Health Organisation international non-proprietary name
rosuvastatin
Commons category
Rosuvastatin
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  • Medical uses
  • Effects on cholesterol levels
  • Side effects and contraindications
  • Myopathy
  • Diabetes mellitus
  • Drug interactions
  • Structure
  • Mechanism of action
  • Pharmacodynamics
  • Pharmacokinetics
  • Society and culture
  • Economics
  • Legal status
  • Patent protection and generic versions
  • Debate and criticisms
  • References

Rosuvastatin, sold under the brand name Crestor among others, is a statin medication, used to prevent cardiovascular disease in those at high risk and treat abnormal lipids. It is recommended to be used with dietary changes, exercise, and weight loss. It is taken orally (by mouth).

Common side effects include abdominal pain, nausea, headaches, and muscle pains. Serious side effects may include rhabdomyolysis, liver problems, and diabetes. Use during pregnancy may harm the baby. Like all statins, rosuvastatin works by inhibiting HMG-CoA reductase, an enzyme found in the liver that plays a role in producing cholesterol.

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