Ezita 10mg Tablets

Description

Ezita 10mg Tablets

Ezita 10mg Tablets  is used in combination with a low-cholesterol/high-fat diet and exercise to lower blood cholesterol levels.

Uses

• Ezetimibe is used in combination with a low-cholesterol/high-fat diet and exercise to lower blood cholesterol levels.
• Ezetimibe can be used on its own or with other medicines (such as “statins” or fibrates).
• Ezetimibe works by reducing the amount of cholesterol that the body absorbs from food.
• Lowering cholesterol levels can help prevent strokes and heart attacks.

Side Effects Of Ezita 10mg Tablets

• Remember, this medicine has been prescribed for you because your doctor has decided that the benefits for you outweigh the risk of side effects.
• Many people using this drug do not experience any serious side effects.
• This medicine may increase the risk of liver damage (when taken with a ‘statin’) or muscle damage when taken with a fibrate or a ‘statin’.
• Tell your doctor right away if you notice any of the following symptoms: signs of liver problems (such as nausea/vomiting that doesn’t go away, severe stomach/abdominal pain, yellow eyes/skin, dark urine), muscle pain, tenderness/weakness (especially if you have a fever or are unusually tired).
• A very severe allergic reaction to this drug is rare.
• However, see a doctor straight away if you get any signs of a serious allergic reaction, including: rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, difficulty breathing.

How To Use Ezita 10mg Tablets?

• Read the package leaflet, if available, from your pharmacist before you start taking ezetimibe and each time you take any dietary supplement.
• Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.
• Take this medication by mouth as directed by your doctor, usually once a day with or without food.
• The dose depends on your condition and your response to treatment.
• If you are taking a bile acid sequestrant (such as cholestyramine, colestipol), take ezetimibe at least 2 hours before or at least 4 hours after taking a bile acid sequestrant.
• These products can bind to ezetimibe and prevent your body from fully absorbing the drug.

Interactions

• Drug interactions can change the way drugs work or increase the risk of serious side effects.
• This document does not cover all possible drug interactions.
• Keep a list of all the products you use (including prescription/over-the-counter drugs and herbal products) and share it with your doctor and pharmacist.
• Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any drug without your doctor’s approval.

• Before taking ezetimibe, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or if you have other allergies.
• This product may contain inactive ingredients that may cause an allergic reaction or other problems.
• Talk to your pharmacist for more information.
• Before taking this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist about your medical history, especially about: Liver disease.
• Tell your doctor or dentist about all products you use (including prescription drugs, over-the-counter drugs, and herbal products) before surgery.
• During pregnancy, this medicine should not be used unless clearly necessary.
• Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
• It is not known if this medicine is excreted in human milk.
• Consult your doctor before breastfeeding.