How long does it take the body to eliminate rosuvastatin after stopping the drug?
Question posted by Gagab on 14 June 2025
Last updated on 14 June 2025 (1 week ago) by masso
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masso
15 June 2025
Hello,
Excretion: Following oral administration, rosuvastatin and its metabolites are primarily
excreted in the feces (90%). The elimination half-life (t1/2) of rosuvastatin is approximately 19
hours.
Regards, masso
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