Ezetimibe-Simvastatin
Ezetimibe-Simvastatin 10-40MG
What is Ezetimibe-Simvastatin?
Ezetimibe-Simvastatin is a combination medication used in the management of hyperlipidemia, specifically targeting both dietary and biliary cholesterol as well as triglycerides. Ezetimibe works by reducing the amount of cholesterol absorbed by the intestines, while Simvastatin, a statin, inhibits the enzyme HMG-CoA reductase which the body uses to produce cholesterol, together effectively lowering LDL cholesterol levels and triglycerides, and increasing HDL cholesterol. This dual-action approach is helpful in reducing the risk of heart disease and stroke in patients with high cholesterol who have not adequately responded to diet or other treatments alone.
Side Effects
- Muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness
- Blistering, peeling, or red skin rash
- Fever, chills, cough, stuffy or runny nose, sore throat, body aches
Warnings
- Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.
- It is not safe to take this medicine during pregnancy. It could harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant.
- Do not breastfeed during treatment with this medicine.
- Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, diabetes, thyroid disease, or a history of stroke or heart disease. Tell your doctor if you drink alcohol regularly or have a history of liver disease. Tell your doctor if you are Chinese or have Chinese ancestry.
- This medicine may cause the following problems: Severe muscle problems (including myopathy, immune-mediated necrotizing myopathy), especially when used with other medicinesRhabdomyolysis (severe muscle weakness) that could lead to kidney damageLiver problems
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Ezetimibe-Simvastatin 10-40MG
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What is Ezetimibe-Simvastatin ?
Ezetimibe-Simvastatin is a combination medication used in the management of hyperlipidemia, specifically targeting both dietary and biliary cholesterol as well as triglycerides. Ezetimibe works by reducing the amount of cholesterol absorbed by the intestines, while Simvastatin, a statin, inhibits the enzyme HMG-CoA reductase which the body uses to produce cholesterol, together effectively lowering LDL cholesterol levels and triglycerides, and increasing HDL cholesterol. This dual-action approach is helpful in reducing the risk of heart disease and stroke in patients with high cholesterol who have not adequately responded to diet or other treatments alone.
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Ezetimibe-Simvastatin is used with diet and exercise to lower cholesterol levels. It is also used to treat heterozygous high cholesterol and familial homozygous high cholesterol. It contains of ezetimibe and simvastatin. They work together to increase the levels of high-density lipoprotein and decrease the levels of low-density lipoprotein and fat in the blood. Lowering high cholesterol levels reduces the risk of stroke and heart attack in people who have heart disease. It is indicated for use in adults and children 10 years old and older. This medication is available as a tablet.
- Muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness
- Blistering, peeling, or red skin rash
- Fever, chills, cough, stuffy or runny nose, sore throat, body aches
- Dark urine or pale stools, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, stomach pain, yellow skin or eyes
- Unusual tiredness
- Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
- Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.
- It is not safe to take this medicine during pregnancy. It could harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant.
- Do not breastfeed during treatment with this medicine.
- Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, diabetes, thyroid disease, or a history of stroke or heart disease. Tell your doctor if you drink alcohol regularly or have a history of liver disease. Tell your doctor if you are Chinese or have Chinese ancestry.
- This medicine may cause the following problems: Severe muscle problems (including myopathy, immune-mediated necrotizing myopathy), especially when used with other medicinesRhabdomyolysis (severe muscle weakness) that could lead to kidney damageLiver problems
- Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.