Ezentib 10 Tablet is a medicine used to treat high cholesterol. This medicine helps by lowering "bad" cholesterol (LDL) levels in blood. Cholesterol is a fatty substance that builds up in your blood vessels and causes narrowing, which may lead to a heart attack or stroke.

Ezentib 10 Tablet is a medicine used to decrease high cholesterol levels. It reduces the cholesterol absorption from the intestine and lowers the levels of total cholesterol and "bad" cholesterol (LDL) in the blood. It is important to follow the diet and exercise regularly while taking this medicine. Avoid smoking and drinking alcohol to help this medicine work better. It may cause joint pain, diarrhea, and respiratory infections as a side effect.

Uses of Ezentib Tablet

High cholesterol

Benefits of Ezentib Tablet

In High cholesterol

Ezentib 10 Tablet effectively reduces the high cholesterol levels in your body. Lowering the amount of cholesterol reduces the chances of heart diseases and helps you remain healthier for longer. Take it regularly and make appropriate lifestyle changes (such as eating healthy and staying active) to maximize the effectiveness of this medicine. Keep taking it even if you feel well.

Side effects of Ezentib Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Ezentib

Diarrhea
Joint pain
Sinus inflammation
Upper respiratory tract infection
Pain in extremity

How to use Ezentib Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Ezentib 10 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Ezentib 10 Tablet.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Ezentib 10 Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Ezentib 10 Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

UNSAFE

Ezentib 10 Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Ezentib 10 Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Ezentib 10 Tablet is recommended.

Liver

CAUTION

Ezentib 10 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Ezentib 10 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Ezentib 10 Tablet is not recommended in patients with moderate to severe liver disease.

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Quick tips

Ezentib 10 Tablet treats high cholesterol by lowering bad cholesterol (LDL) and raising good cholesterol (HDL). This helps prevent heart attack and stroke.
Take it in addition to regular exercise and low-fat diet.
Notify your doctor if you experience muscle symptoms (pain or weakness), particularly if accompanied with fever.
Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Azetidinone derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

CARDIAC

Action Class

Intestinal sterol absorption inhibitors

Patient concerns

High diabetes High cholesterol

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Physician

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Diabetology

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High triglyceride, high cholesterol, low vitamin D

Shikha Mishra

Dietetics/Nutrition

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FAQs

Q. Is Ezentib 10 Tablet a blood thinner?

No, Ezentib 10 Tablet is not a blood thinner. It belongs to cholesterol-lowering group of medicines. It is a medicine which is used along with lifestyle changes to reduce cholesterol levels and other fatty substances in the blood.

Q. What foods should be avoided while taking Ezentib 10 Tablet?

Since Ezentib 10 Tablet is meant to decrease blood cholesterol levels, for best results avoid foods which are high in calories like chips, burgers, fried food, etc. Eat a low-fat, low-cholesterol diet. Be sure to follow all exercise and dietary recommendations made by your doctor or dietician.

Q. Can Ezentib 10 Tablet cause liver damage?

Ezentib 10 Tablet, when used with another cholesterol-lowering medicine (statin), may commonly cause an increase in liver enzymes. However, if it is used alone, then chances of increase in liver enzymes are uncommon. Your doctor will get blood tests done to check your liver function before starting and during treatment with Ezentib 10 Tablet.

Q. Should Ezentib 10 Tablet be taken at night?

You can take Ezentib 10 Tablet at anytime of the day. Take it exactly as advised by your doctor. You can take it with or without food.

Q. Can I drink alcohol with Ezentib 10 Tablet?

You should avoid alcohol while taking Ezentib 10 Tablet since it may increase your risk of getting side effects in the liver. Discuss with your doctor if you have any concerns.

Q. Does Ezentib 10 Tablet cause muscle pain?

Muscle pain may occur when Ezentib 10 Tablet is used with a statin. It usually does not occur when Ezentib 10 Tablet is used alone. Contact your doctor immediately if you experience unexplained muscle pain or weakness. This is because on rare occasions, muscle problems, including muscle breakdown which may result in kidney damage can be serious and may become a potentially fatal condition.

Q. Does Ezentib 10 Tablet raise blood sugar?

No, Ezentib 10 Tablet does not raise blood sugar levels. In fact, it may be helpful for patients with diabetes since it helps in improving insulin resistance and also kidney function. Ezentib 10 Tablet has not been shown to have any direct effect on blood sugar levels.

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