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Ezetib 10mg Tablet

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Product introduction

Ezetib 10mg 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.

Ezetib 10mg 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 Ezetib Tablet

Benefits of Ezetib Tablet

In High cholesterol

Ezetib 10mg 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 Ezetib 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 Ezetib

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

How to use Ezetib 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. Ezetib 10mg 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 Ezetib 10mg Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Ezetib 10mg Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Ezetib 10mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Ezetib 10mg 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
Ezetib 10mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Ezetib 10mg Tablet is recommended.
Liver
CAUTION
Ezetib 10mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Ezetib 10mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Ezetib 10mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with moderate to severe liver disease.

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Quick tips

  • Ezetib 10mg 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
No
Therapeutic Class
CARDIAC
Action Class
Intestinal sterol absorption inhibitors

Patient concerns

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FAQs

Q. Is Ezetib 10mg Tablet a blood thinner?

No, Ezetib 10mg 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 Ezetib 10mg Tablet?

Since Ezetib 10mg 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 Ezetib 10mg Tablet cause liver damage?

Ezetib 10mg 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 Ezetib 10mg Tablet.

Q. Should Ezetib 10mg Tablet be taken at night?

You can take Ezetib 10mg 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 Ezetib 10mg Tablet?

You should avoid alcohol while taking Ezetib 10mg 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 Ezetib 10mg Tablet cause muscle pain?

Muscle pain may occur when Ezetib 10mg Tablet is used with a statin. It usually does not occur when Ezetib 10mg 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 Ezetib 10mg Tablet raise blood sugar?

No, Ezetib 10mg 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. Ezetib 10mg Tablet has not been shown to have any direct effect on blood sugar levels.
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    Country of origin: India
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