Another Study Ties Statins to T2D: Should Practice Change? Another Study Ties Statins to T2D: Should Practice Change?
The latest study of statins and diabetes risk points to a small increased risk for new-onset diabetes with rosuvastatin vs atorvastatin, but experts advise caution in interpreting the results.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines - October 30, 2023 Category: Cardiology Tags: Cardiology News Source Type: news
Rosuvastatin, Atorvastatin Have Comparable Efficacy for CAD
THURSDAY, Oct. 19, 2023 -- Rosuvastatin and atorvastatin have comparable efficacy for a composite outcome in adults with coronary artery disease, according to a study published online Oct. 18 in The BMJ.
Yong-Joon Lee, M.D., from the Yonsei... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - October 19, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Glaring Link Between Statins And Alzheimer ’ s
Shocking new research suggests that Big Pharma’s drive to hook you on statin drugs could be a major culprit behind the explosion of Alzheimer’s cases across America and Europe.
I’m not surprised.
The medical establishment has been waging war against cholesterol for decades. Millions of people have been frightened into believing that high cholesterol levels equal heart disease – unless they follow doctors’ orders and pop statins every day.
Big Pharma has made billions from its cholesterol-busting stain industry. You may even have been bullied into taking mass-market statin drugs like Lipitor, Crestor, and Zocor yo...
Source: Al Sears, MD Natural Remedies - December 23, 2022 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Jacob Tags: Anti-Aging Brain Health Heart Health Source Type: news
JB Pharma acquires cardiac brand from Glenmark for Rs 314 crore
JB Pharma on Wednesday said it has acquired cardiac brand Razel (rosuvastatin) for India and Nepal region from Glenmark for Rs 314 crore in an all-cash deal. The acquisition will be funded through long-term debt and internal accruals, the KKR-backed company said in a statement. (Source: The Economic Times Healthcare and Biotech News)
Source: The Economic Times Healthcare and Biotech News - December 15, 2022 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
JB Pharma acquires rosuvastatin brand from Glenmark for Rs 314 crore
The acquisition will be funded through long term debt and internal accruals. Razel ranks among the top 10 brands in India in the rosuvastatin molecule category, with the combined sales of Rs 66.1 crore as of year end October 2022 as per IQVIA data. (Source: The Economic Times Healthcare and Biotech News)
Source: The Economic Times Healthcare and Biotech News - December 14, 2022 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Heart Supplements Flunk Lipid Lowering Test: SPORT Interview Heart Supplements Flunk Lipid Lowering Test: SPORT Interview
Luke Laffin, MD, provides details on the SPORT trial which compared low-dose rosuvastatin with six over-the-counter supplements, including fish oils, turmeric, garlic, and plant sterols.theheart.org on Medscape (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines - November 9, 2022 Category: Cardiology Tags: Cardiology Commentary Source Type: news
Study Refutes Heart Health Claims of Dietary Supplements
(MedPage Today) -- CHICAGO -- For people without heart disease, preventive low-dose statin therapy lowered LDL cholesterol to a degree that dietary supplements and placebo couldn't match, a randomized trial found.
People taking rosuvastatin... (Source: MedPage Today Cardiovascular)
Source: MedPage Today Cardiovascular - November 7, 2022 Category: Cardiology Source Type: news
Liver Fat Lowered by Ezetimibe-Statin Combination Liver Fat Lowered by Ezetimibe-Statin Combination
A significant 5.8% decrease in hepatic steatosis was seen after 24 weeks ’ treatment with ezetimibe and rosuvastatin comparing baseline with end of treatment values.MDedge News (Source: Medscape Diabetes Headlines)
Source: Medscape Diabetes Headlines - September 30, 2022 Category: Endocrinology Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology News Source Type: news
Real-World Data Links Rosuvastatin to Adverse Effects on Kidneys
THURSDAY, Aug. 18, 2022 -- Rosuvastatin is associated with increased risks for hematuria, proteinuria, and kidney failure with replacement therapy (KFRT) compared with atorvastatin use, according to a study published online July 19 in the Journal of... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - August 18, 2022 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Rosuvastatin Again Linked With Risks to Kidneys Rosuvastatin Again Linked With Risks to Kidneys
Practice should more often heed FDA-recommended rosuvastatin dosages for patients with severe chronic kidney disease and step up monitoring for renal safety in such cases, experts say.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines - July 21, 2022 Category: Cardiology Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology News Source Type: news
Drug pricing regulator NPPA fixes retail prices of 84 drug formulations
Similarly, the price of Paracetamol and Caffeine has been fixed at Rs 2.88 per tablet. Besides, the price of one Rosuvastatin Aspirin and Clopidogrel capsule has been fixed at Rs 13.91.In a separate notification, NPPA said it has extended the revised ceiling price of liquid medical oxygen and oxygen inhalation (medicinal gas) till September 30 this year. (Source: The Economic Times Healthcare and Biotech News)
Source: The Economic Times Healthcare and Biotech News - July 3, 2022 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Rosuvastatin Calcium Tablets (rosuvastatin calcium) - updated on RxList
(Source: RxList - New and Updated Drug Monographs)
Source: RxList - New and Updated Drug Monographs - June 29, 2022 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: news
Statins side effects: Experiencing pain in three areas of the body? Speak to your doctor
THE NHS says there are five types of statin available on prescription in the UK. They include atorvastatin, fluvastatin pravastatin, rosuvastatin and simvastatin. According to the Mayo Clinic, you check in with your doctor if you experience pain in three areas of the body while on statins. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - May 12, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
The Best Statins to Lower Non-HDL Cholesterol in Diabetes? The Best Statins to Lower Non-HDL Cholesterol in Diabetes?
Rosuvastatin, simvastatin, and atorvastatin were most effective in reducing levels of non-high-density-lipoprotein cholesterol in people with diabetes in a network meta-analysis of 42 clinical trials.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines - April 13, 2022 Category: Cardiology Tags: Cardiology News Source Type: news
High cholesterol: Risk of 'fatal' side effect of commonly prescribed medication
HIGH cholesterol is when you have too much of a fatty substance called cholesterol in your blood. It is mainly caused by eating fatty food, not exercising enough, being overweight, smoking and drinking alcohol. Rosuvastatin is often prescribed to treat high cholesterol as well as to prevent heart disease. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - September 24, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
