what is rosuvastatin
Rosuvastatin is in a group of drugs called HMG CoA reductase inhibitors, or  statins .. Rosuvastatin reduces levels of bad cholesterol (low-density lipoprotein, or LDL) and triglycerides in the blood, while increasing levels of good cholesterol (high-density lipoprotein, or HDL). Rosuvastatin is used to lower cholesterol and triglycerides (types of fat) in the blood. Rosuvastatin is also used to lower the risk of stroke, heart attack, and other heart complications in people with diabetes, coronary heart disease, or other risk factors. Rosuvastatin is used in adults and children who are at least 10 years old.