Description

EZETIMIBE

EZETIMIBE belongs to the class of cholesterol-lowering medication primarily used to treat high cholesterol. Cholesterol is a waxy substance produced by the liver to protect nerves, make tissue, and various hormones. Our body also receives cholesterol from food, like cooking oils, eggs, meats, and dairy products. There are two types of cholesterol, namely ‘bad cholesterol (low-density lipoprotein (LDL) and triglycerides (TG)) and ‘good cholesterol (high-density lipoprotein (HDL)).

EZETIMIBE contains Ezetimibe, which is a cholesterol absorption inhibitor. It effectively lowers the amount of cholesterol in the blood by reducing cholesterol absorption in the intestine and lowering the level of bad cholesterol in the blood. Hence, reducing the chances of heart disease and making them healthier.

Take EZETIMIBE as prescribed by your doctor. Depending on your medical condition, you are advised to take EZETIMIBE for as long as your doctor prescribes it. The most common side effects of EZETIMIBE are abdominal pain, diarrhoea, flatulence, tiredness, joint pain, and respiratory tract infection. They do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

EZETIMIBE may cause a breakdown of skeletal muscle tissue, leading to kidney failure. This condition usually occurs in the elderly, people with kidney disease, and poorly controlled hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid). EZETIMIBE should not be prescribed to children less than ten years of age. You should contact a doctor before if you have had an allergic reaction to EZETIMIBE, have liver or kidney problems, pregnant or planning to get pregnant, are breastfeeding, have severe lung disease, or have a previous heart attack or stroke caused by bleeding in the brain, have hypothyroidism, drink more than two servings of alcohol per day and have a muscle disorder (fibromyalgia). The efficiency of EZETIMIBE can be increased by taking low-fat or cholesterol-containing food and drinks.

Uses of EZETIMIBE

High cholesterol.

Medicinal Benefits

EZETIMIBE contains a cholesterol-lowering medication primarily used to treat high cholesterol. Cholesterol is a waxy substance produced by the liver to protect nerves, make tissue, and various hormones. EZETIMIBE contains Ezetimibe, which is a cholesterol absorption inhibitor. It effectively lowers the amount of cholesterol in the blood by reducing cholesterol absorption in the intestine and lowering the level of bad cholesterol in the blood. Hence, reducing the chances of heart disease and making them healthier.

Directions for Use

Swallow it as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight.

Side Effects of EZETIMIBE

• Abdominal pain
• Diarrhoea
•  Flatulence
•  Feeling tired
• Joint pain 
• Respiratory tract infection