Eezit tablet 10 mg 10?s

Eezit tablet 10 mg 10?s works by reducing the amount of cholesterol your body absorbs from your diet. Reducing cholesterol may help prevent strokes and heart attacks.
Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Eezit tablet 10 mg 10?s

Headache severe

Dizziness severe

Sore throat severe

Runny Nose severe

Sneezing

Joint pain

Itching

Loss of appetite

Fever

Cough severe

Stomach pain

Uses of Eezit tablet 10 mg 10?s
What is it prescribed for?

Hyperlipidemia
This medicine is used to reduce abnormally high levels of lipids in the blood.

Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia
This medicine is used in the management of homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia, a hereditary condition characterized by high blood cholesterol and lipid levels.

Sitosterolemia
This medicine is used in the management of sitosterolemia, a hereditary condition characterized by the accumulation of plant sterols in the blood and tissues.

Concerns

Frequently asked questions

Onset of action
The amount of time required for this medicine to show its action is not clinically established.

Duration of Effect
The amount of time for which this medicine remains active in the body is not clinically established.

Safe with Alchohol?
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Is it habit forming?
No habit forming tendencies were reported.

Usage in pregnancy?
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women. Your doctor may prescribe a safer alternative based on the clinical condition.

Usage while breast-feeding?
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women. Your doctor may prescribe a safer alternative based on the clinical condition.

When not to use?

Allergy
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to Eezit tablet 10 mg 10?s or any other ingredients present along with it.

Chronic liver disease
The combination of Eezit tablet 10 mg 10?s with a statin is contraindicated in patients with an active liver disease or unexplained persistent hepatic transaminase elevation.

Warnings

Warnings for special population

Pregnancy
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women. Your doctor may prescribe a safer alternative based on the clinical condition.

Breast-feeding
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women. Your doctor may prescribe a safer alternative based on the clinical condition.

General Warnings

Coumarin Anticoagulants
This medicine should be used with caution in patients receiving coumarin anticoagulants such as warfarin due to the increased risk of bleeding. Close monitoring of International Normalized Ratio (INR) is recommended for such patients. Appropriate dose adjustments may be required based on the clinical condition.

Pregnancy
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women due to the increased risk of fetal harm.

Pediatric use
The safety and efficacy of Eezit tablet 10 mg 10?s have not been clinically established in children less than 10 years of age.

Rhabdomyolysis
This medicine may cause rhabdomyolysis, a serious condition characterized by weakness and tenderness of muscles. Any symptoms of muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness should be reported to the doctor immediately. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition.

Dosage

Missed Dose
If a dose of Eezit tablet 10 mg 10?s is missed, take the dose as soon as you remember it. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next dose. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one.

Overdose
Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.

Interactions
Interaction with Medicines

Cyclosporine moderate

Cholestyramine moderate

Fenofibrate moderate

General Instructions

Take Eezit tablet 10 mg 10?s as instructed by the doctor. Do not take larger or smaller amounts than prescribed. Seek emergency medical treatment in case of any severe side effects. Ensure that the course of treatment is completed. Do not stop the use of this medicine without consulting your doctor.

Other details

Can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor

To be taken as instructed by doctor

May cause sleepiness

References

webmd.com –
Ezetimibe [Internet].
Available from: https://www.webmd.com/drugs/2/drug-64335/ezetimibe-oral/details
[cited 15/7/2020].