Rosuvastatin calcium: A comprehensive profile.

Rosuvastatin calcium (Ros-Ca) is a recent addition to the statin class of drugs. It lowers cholesterol levels by inhibiting its production in the liver. It is prescribed to control blood cholesterol levels when diet and exercise fail to manage hypercholesterolemia due to genetic reasons or other health problems. This chapter provides a complete review of Ros-Ca including its physiochemical characteristics, synthesis, and thermal analysis. It also encompasses various analytical approaches for quantitative and qualitative analysis of Ros-Ca.