rosuvastatin

noun

ro·​su·​va·​stat·​in rō-ˈsü-və-ˌsta-tᵊn How to pronounce rosuvastatin (audio)
: a statin that is administered orally in the form of its calcium salt (C22H27FN3O6S)2Ca especially to treat hypercholesterolemia see crestor

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“Rosuvastatin.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/rosuvastatin. Accessed 28 Mar. 2023.

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