Ezedoc 10 Tablet (Ezetimibe 10mg)

Description

Ezedoc 10 mg Tablet is used to reduce the amount of cholesterol and fatty substances in the blood. It is either used alone or in combination with other cholesterol lowering medicines. Patients are advised to follow a strict exercise and diet regimen along with this medicine to get the best possible effect.

Substitutes

List of substitutes for Ezedoc 10 mg Tablet
Etimibe 10 mg Tablet
Dr. Reddys Laboratories Ltd.
Ezentia 10 mg Tablet
Sun Pharma Laboratories Ltd.
Ezetib 10 mg Tablet
Unichem Laboratories Ltd.
Ezzicad 10 mg Tablet
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Lipezet 10 mg Tablet
Abbott Healthcare Pvt. Ltd.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Ezedoc 10 mg Tablet
Headache
Dizziness
Sore throat
Runny Nose
Sneezing
Joint pain
Itching
Loss of appetite
Fever
Cough
Stomach pain

Uses of Ezedoc 10 mg Tablet

What is it prescribed for?
Hyperlipidemia
This medicine is used to reduce abnormally high levels of lipids in the blood.
Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia
This medicine is used in the management of homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia, a hereditary condition characterized by high blood cholesterol and lipid levels.
Sitosterolemia
This medicine is used in the management of sitosterolemia, a hereditary condition characterized by the accumulation of plant sterols in the blood and tissues.

Related Products

List of related products
Ezedoc 5 mg Tablet

When not to use?

Allergy
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to ezetimibe or any other ingredients present along with it.
Chronic liver disease
The combination of Ezedoc 10 mg Tablet with a statin is contraindicated in patients with an active liver disease or unexplained persistent hepatic transaminase elevation.

Warnings

Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women. Your doctor may prescribe a safer alternative based on the clinical condition.
Breast-feeding
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women. Your doctor may prescribe a safer alternative based on the clinical condition.
General warnings
Coumarin Anticoagulants
This medicine should be used with caution in patients receiving coumarin anticoagulants such as warfarin due to the increased risk of bleeding. Close monitoring of International Normalized Ratio (INR) is recommended for such patients. Appropriate dose adjustments may be required based on the clinical condition.
Pregnancy
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women due to the increased risk of fetal harm.
Pediatric use
The safety and efficacy of Ezedoc 10 mg Tablet have not been clinically established in children less than 10 years of age.
Rhabdomyolysis
This medicine may cause rhabdomyolysis, a serious condition characterized by weakness and tenderness of muscles. Any symptoms of muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness should be reported to the doctor immediately. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition.

Dosage

Missed Dose
If a dose of Ezedoc 10 mg Tablet is missed, take the dose as soon as you remember it. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next dose. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one.
Overdose
Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.

Interactions

All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol
Description
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Instructions
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine
Cyclosporine
Cholestyramine
Fenofibrate
Disease interactions
Disease
Information not available.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.

General Instructions

Take Ezedoc 10 mg Tablet as instructed by the doctor. Do not take larger or smaller amounts than prescribed. Seek emergency medical treatment in case of any severe side effects. Ensure that the course of treatment is completed. Do not stop the use of this medicine without consulting your doctor.