Date Ordered : September 22, 2014

DRUG CLASSIFICATION MECHANISM OF

ACTION
INDICATION CONTRAINDICATION SIDE EFFECT NURSING
RESPONSIBILITIES
Rosuvastatic

Brand Name:
Crestor


Dosage/Route:
20 mg tab
OD
Anti-
Hyperlipedemic
A fungal metabolite
that inhibits the
enzyme (HGM-CoA)
that catalyzes the first
step in the cholesterol
synthesis pathway,
resulting in a decrease
In serum cholesterol,
serum LDLs (associated
with increased risk of
coronary artery
disease) and either an
increase or no change
in serum HDLs
an adjunct to
diet in the
treatment
of elevated
total
cholesterol,
mixed
dyslipidemia,
atherosclerosis
hypersensitivity, impaired hepatic
function, alcoholism, renal
impairment, advanced age,
hypothyroidism
Nausea,
dyspepsia,
diarrhea
constipation
vomiting
rhinitis,
sinusitis,
cough,
dyspnea,
pneumonia
Arrange for
proper
consultation
about need
for diet and
exercise
changes
Administer
drug at bed
time
Monitor
patient
closely
for signs of
muscle injury,
especially
higher doses
Provide
comfort
measures to
deal with
headache,
muscle
cramps, or
nausea
Offer support
and
encourageme
nt to
deal with
disease, diet,