Ezechol 10 Mg 30 Tablets

Description

EZECHOL is a medicine to lower increased levels of cholesterol EZECHOL lowers levels of total cholesterol, "bad" cholesterol (LDL cholesterol), and fatty substances called triglycerides in the blood. In addition, EZECHOL raises levels of "good" cholesterol (HDL cholesterol). Ezetimibe, the active ingredient of EZECHOL works by reducing the cholesterol absorbed in your digestive tract. EZECHOL adds to the cholesterol-lowering effect of statins, a group of medicines that reduce the cholesterol your body makes by itself. How to use Always take EZECHOL exactly as your doctor has told you. Continue taking your other cholesterol-lowering medicines unless your doctor tells you to stop. You should check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure. Before starting EZECHOL, you should be on a diet to lower your cholesterol. You should keep on this cholesterol lowering diet whilst taking EZECHOL. Adults, adolescents and children (10 to 17 years of age): The dose is one EZECHOL 10 mg Tablet by mouth once a day. Take EZECHOL at any time of the day. You can take it with or without Warnings and precautions Do not take EZECHOL if: you are allergic (hypersensitive) to ezetimibe or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (see Section 6: Contents of the pack and other information). Do not take EZECHOL together with a statin if: You currently have liver problems You are pregnant or breast-feeding. Warnings and precautions Tell your doctor about all your medical conditions including allergies. Your doctor should do a blood test before you start taking EZECHOL with a statin. This is to check how well your liver is working. Your doctor may also want you to have blood tests to check how well your liver is working after you start taking EZECHOL with a statin. If you have moderate or severe liver problems, EZECHOL is not recommended. The safety and efficacy of the combined use of EZECHOL and certain cholesterol lowering medicines, the fibrates have not been established. Children EZECHOL is not recommended for children under age of 10. Side Effects Contact your doctor immediately if you experience unexplained muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness. This is because on rare occasions, muscle problems, including muscle breakdown resulting in kidney damage, can be serious and may become a potentially life-threatening condition. Allergic reactions, including swelling of the face, lips, tongue, and/or throat that may cause difficulty in breathing or swallowing (which requires treatment right away) have been reported in general use. When used alone, the following side effects were reported: Common: abdominal pain; diarrhoea; flatulence; feeling tired. Uncommon: elevations in some laboratory blood tests of liver (transaminases) or muscle (CK) function; cough; indigestion; heartburn; nausea; joint pain; muscle spasms; neck pain; decreased appetite; pain; chest pain; hot flush; high blood pressure. Additionally, when used with a statin, the following side effects were reported: Common: elevations in some laboratory blood tests of liver function (transaminases); headache; muscle pain; tenderness or weakness. Uncommon: tingling sensation; dry mouth; itching; rash; hives; back pain; muscle weakness, pain in arms and legs; unusual tiredness or weakness; swelling, especially in the hands and feet. Storage Information Store EZECHOL below °30C. Blisters: Store in the original package. These measures will protect the product from moisture. Drug Interactions Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines including those obtained without a prescription. In particular, tell your doctor if you are taking medicine(s) with any of the following active ingredients: Ciclosporin (often used in organ transplant patients) Medicines with an active ingredient to prevent blood clots, such as warfarin, phenprocoumon, acenocoumarol or fluindione (anticoagulants) Colestyramine (also used to lower cholesterol), because it affects the way EZECHOL works Fibrates (also used to lower cholesterol) Ingredients The active substance is ezetimibe.