EZETIMIBE 10MG (100 TABS)

Generic Name: ezetimibe
Brand Name: Ezetrol
Drug class: Cholesterol absorption inhibitors

Ezetrol and its generic ezetimibe is available in the strength of 10mg tablets only.

Ezetimibe belongs to the group of medications called cholesterol absorption inhibitors and are used to lower cholesterol levels by decreasing the body's ability to absorb cholesterol from the digestive system. It is used in addition to exercise and a healthy diet to lower cholesterol levels for people with high cholesterol. It may also be used with additional cholesterol-lowering medications known as "statins" or fenofibrate when either therapy alone is not sufficient to reduce cholesterol to desired levels.

Ezetimibe works by selectively inhibiting the absorption of cholesterol by the small intestine which lowers the level of cholesterol circulating in the blood vessels of the body. High cholesterol can cause fatty deposits to form in your blood vessels which increases your risk of heart disease.

The usual recommended dose of ezetimibe for adults and children 10 years of age and older is 10 mg once daily. It may be taken with or without food at any time of the day, but preferably at the same time every day.

Many things can affect the dose of medication that a person needs, such as body weight, other medical conditions, and other medications. If your doctor has recommended a dose different from the one above, do not change the way that you are taking the medication without consulting your doctor.

It is important to take this medication exactly as prescribed by your doctor. If you miss a dose of this medication, skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one. If you are not sure what to do after missing a dose, contact your doctor or pharmacist for advice.

Store this medication at room temperature, protect it from moisture and light, and keep it out of the reach of children. Do not dispose of medications in wastewater (e.g. down the sink or in the toilet) or in household garbage. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medications that are no longer needed or have expired.

Do not take ezetimibe if you:

• are allergic to ezetimibe or any ingredients of the medication

• have active liver disease or unexplained, persistently abnormal tests of liver function and are also taking a "statin" medication for cholesterol (e.g., atorvastatin, pravastatin, simvastatin)

Before you begin using a medication, be sure to inform your doctor of any medical conditions or allergies you may have, any medications you are taking, whether you are pregnant or breast-feeding, and any other significant facts about your health. These factors may affect how you should use this medication.

Inform your doctor about all prescription, over-the-counter (non-prescription), and herbal medications that you are taking. Also tell them about any supplements you take. Since caffeine, alcohol, the nicotine from cigarettes, or street drugs can affect the action of many medications, you should let your prescriber know if you use them.

• are on any of the following medications:

  • cholestyramine

  • colestipol

  • colesevelam

  • cyclosporine

  • eltrombopag

  • fibrates (e.g., fenofibrate, gemfibrozil)

  • teriflunomide

  • warfarin

Before you begin using a medication, be sure to inform your doctor of any medical conditions or allergies you may have, any medications you are taking, whether you are pregnant or breast-feeding, and any other significant facts about your health. These factors may affect how you should use this medication.

Inform your doctor about all prescription, over-the-counter (non-prescription), and herbal medications that you are taking. Also tell them about any supplements you take. Since caffeine, alcohol, the nicotine from cigarettes, or street drugs can affect the action of many medications, you should let your prescriber know if you use them.

Many medications can cause side effects. A side effect is an unwanted response to a medication when it is taken in normal doses. Side effects can be mild or severe, temporary or permanent.

This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed, please contact your doctor or pharmacist.

Possible side effects include:

• back pain

• coughing

• decreased appetite

• diarrhea

• fatigue

• gas

• headache

• heartburn

• hot flushes

• joint pain

• nausea

• red rash

• sinus infections

• throat infections

• abdominal pain

• chest pain

• persistent muscle pain, aches, or weakness, or brown urine

• signs of gallbladder problems (such as sudden, severe abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting)

• signs of pancreatitis (e.g., abdominal pain on the upper left side, back pain, nausea, fever, chills, rapid heartbeat, swollen abdomen)

• symptoms of liver damage (such as yellow skin or eyes, dark urine, abdominal pain, severe fatigue, pale stools, or general itchiness)

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CRESTOR 40MG BLSPK  (30 TABLETS)

Generic Name: rosuvastatin
Brand Name: Crestor
Drug class: HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors, Lipid-Lowering Agents, Statins

WHAT IS THE DOSAGE OF THIS MEDICATION?

Crestor and its generic rosuvastatin is available in the strength of 5 mg, 10 mg, 20 mg, and 40 mg tablets.

WHAT IS THIS MEDICATION USED FOR?

Rosuvastatin belongs to the group of medications known as HMG CoA reductase inhibitors ("statins"). It is used, along with a healthy diet and exercise program, to improve cholesterol levels by decreasing low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol ('bad cholesterol') and triglycerides in the blood, and increasing high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol ('good cholesterol') in the blood. It is also used to treat people who have certain inherited cholesterol disorders.

Rosuvastatin works by blocking the enzyme that helps make cholesterol in the body. People with high blood cholesterol levels have a higher risk of heart diseases such as heart attacks. When cholesterol levels are lowered with a combination of medication, diet, and exercise, the risk of heart disease is lowered. It takes 2 to 4 weeks to see the maximum effect of this medication on cholesterol levels in blood tests.

It can also be used to reduce the risk of heart attacks, stroke, and angioplasty for people who have at least 2 risk factors for cardiovascular disease.

Before starting rosuvastatin, you should be following a cholesterol-lowering diet. If appropriate, a program of weight control and physical exercise should also be implemented.

The recommended dose of rosuvastatin ranges between 5 mg and 40 mg once daily. For most people, the usual recommended starting dose of rosuvastatin is 10 mg once daily. If necessary, the dose may be increased to a maximum of 40 mg daily. People who require the maximum dose of 40 mg per day should consult a specialist.

For children 10 to 17 years of age, who have inherited cholesterol disorders, the recommended starting dose is 5 mg taken once daily. Your doctor may increase this dose to a maximum of 10 mg daily, depending on the effectiveness of the medication and how well it is tolerated.

For people with severely reduced liver function, the maximum daily dose is 20 mg.

For people with severely reduced kidney function, the starting dose should be 5 mg daily and the maximum daily dose is 10 mg.

A starting dose of 5 mg daily is recommended for people of Asian descent (Chinese, Filipino, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, or Asian-Indian origin) and those who have severe kidney problems. This low dose should also be considered for people who do not need aggressive cholesterol-lowering effects and for people who may be at a greater risk of experiencing muscle-related problems.

Many things can affect the dose of medication that a person needs, such as body weight, other medical conditions, and other medications. If your doctor has recommended a dose different from the ones listed here, do not change the way that you are taking the medication without consulting your doctor.

Rosuvastatin may be taken in the morning or in the evening, with or without food.

It is very important that this medication be taken exactly as prescribed by your doctor. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as possible and continue with your regular schedule. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and carry on with your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one. If you are not sure what to do after missing a dose, contact your doctor or pharmacist for advice.

Store this medication at room temperature, protect it from light and moisture, and keep it out of the reach of children. Do not dispose of medications in wastewater (e.g. down the sink or in the toilet) or in household garbage. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medications that are no longer needed or have expired.

WHO SHOULD NOT TAKE THIS MEDICATION

Do not take rosuvastatin if you:

• are allergic to rosuvastatin or any ingredients of the medication

• are pregnant

• are breast-feeding

• are taking cyclosporine

• are taking the medications sofosbuvir/velpatasvir/voxilaprevir for chronic hepatitis C virus infection

• have active liver disease or have unexplained increases in certain liver function tests

Do not take the 40 mg strength of rosuvastatin if you:

• are of Asian descent (Chinese, Filipino, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, or Asian-Indian origin)

• are taking niacin or a fibrate (e.g., gemfibrozil, fenofibrate)

• have alcoholism or consume large quantities of alcohol

• have an inherited muscle disorder or a family history of these disorders

• have had muscle damage with another statin medication (e.g., lovastatin, pravastatin, simvastatin)

• have hypothyroidism (an underactive thyroid gland)

• have other medical conditions or are taking other medications that would increase blood levels of rosuvastatin (check with your doctor or pharmacist to see if this applies to you)

• have severely reduced liver or kidney function

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POTENTIAL INTERACTION WITH OTHER MEDICATION

The following medications could potentially interact with rosuvastatin:

• antacids (if taken within 2 hours of taking rosuvastatin) (e.g., aluminum hydroxide, calcium carbonate, magnesium hydroxide)

• apalutamide

• bezafibrate

• carbamazepine

• clopidogrel

• cobicistat

• colchicine

• cyclosporine

• dronedarone

• elagolix

• eltrombopag

• eslicarbazepine

• fenofibrate

• gemfibrozil

• hepatitis C antivirals (e.g., glecaprevir and pibrentasvir, grazoprevir, ledipasvir, sofosbuvir, velpatasvir, voxilaprevir)

• HIV protease inhibitors (e.g., atazanavir, indinavir, ritonavir, saquinavir)

• itraconazole

• letermovir

• niacin (nicotinic acid)

• niacinamide

• pazopanib

• raltegravir

• regorafenib

• repaglinide

• rifampin

• other "statin" anti-cholesterol medications (e.g., atorvastatin, lovastatin, simvastatin)

• teriflunomide

• tolvaptan

• trabectedin

• warfarin

WHAT ARE THE SIDE EFFECTS OF THIS MEDICATION?

Possible side effects include:

• constipation

• decreased sexual ability

• difficulty sleeping

• dizziness

• headache

• nausea

• nightmares

• stomach pain

• breast enlargement

• confusion

• hives

• itching

• numbness, tingling, weakness, or pain in the hands or feet

• persistent cough, with or without shortness of breath

• poor memory

• signs of clotting problems (e.g., unusual nosebleeds, bruising, blood in urine, coughing blood, bleeding gums, cuts that don't stop bleeding)

• signs of depression (e.g., poor concentration, changes in weight, changes in sleep, decreased interest in activities, thoughts of suicide)

• skin rash

• symptoms of high blood sugar (e.g., frequent urination, increased thirst, excessive eating, unexplained weight loss, poor wound healing, infections, fruity breath odour)

• symptoms of liver damage (such as yellow skin or eyes, abdominal pain, dark urine, clay-coloured stools, loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting, or itching)

• symptoms of muscle damage (unexplained muscle pain, tenderness or weakness, or brown or discoloured urine – especially if you also have a fever or a general feeling of being unwell)

• weakness

© 2023 Arcedpharmas is the registered trademark used under license from YYOUNG Trademark Ltd. All material copyright MediResource Inc. 1996 – 2023. Terms and conditions of use. The contents herein are for informational purposes only. Any medical information published on this website is not intended as a substitute for informed medical advice and you should not take any action before consulting with a healthcare professional. Source: www.medbroadcast.com/drug/getdrug/ACT-Rosuvastatin

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