Ezetimibe (Ezetrol) 10mg Tablets

Ezetrol 10mg Tablets (Ezetimibe)

What are Ezetrol 10mg Tablets?
 

Ezetrol cotains the active ingredient Ezetimibe and belongs to a group of medicines known as Lipid-Lowering Agents, 2-Azetidinones. Ezetrol is used with a proper diet to help with high cholesterol and triglyceride (fat) levels in the blood.

How does Ezetimide work as a treatment for Cardiovascular diseases?

Ezetimibe works by reducing the amount of cholesterol in the blood by blocking an enzyme that is needed to make cholesterol.

What are Cardiovascular Diseases?

Cardiovascular disease includes numerous problems that effect the heart and blood vessels. A person with cardiovascular disease may be symptomatic or be asymptomatic. 

List of most common Cardiovascular diseases:

• Arrhythmia

• Valve disease

• Coronary artery disease

• Heart failure

• Peripheral artery disease

• Aortic disease

• Congenital heart disease

• Pericardial disease

• Cerebrovascular disease.

• Deep vein thrombosis

Problems included in cardiovascular diseases are:

• Abnormal heart rhythms.

• Heart valve disease.

• Narrowing of the blood vessels in your heart, other organs or throughout your body with plaque.

• Heart squeezing (tightening) and relaxation difficulties.

• Heart and blood vessel problems from birth.

• Problems with your heart’s outer lining.

Emergency supplys of Ezetrol:

Ezetrol is a prescription only medicine and an Emergency Supply can only be issued if you are currently being prescribed this medication by your GP for Cardiovascular diseases.  You will need to fill out a questionnaire, which is then reviewed to make sure Ezetrol is a suitable treatment for you. You will also be required to upload proof that you have had these tablets before. If your order is approved, your Ezetrol can be sent directly to you.

Warnings and Precautions

Always take this medication exactly as directed by your GP.

Keep out of sight and Reach of children.

Do not eat or drink grapefruit or grapefruit juice, as this can interact with the medicine.

If you are taking any new medications even over the counter medicines whilst taking Ezetrol you should make your GP aware to prevent interactions.

Ingredients:

Active ingredients: Ezetimibe

How do I take Ezetrol 10mg Tablets?

Ezetrol must be used exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you. If you are unsure contact your GP.

Recommended starting dose is usually:

ONE tablet at bedtime

Your doctor may adjust your dose as needed.

What are the side effects of Ezetrol 10mg Tablets?

Common side effects:

• Fever

• headache

• muscle pain

• runny nose

• sore throat

Less common side effects:

• Back pain

• body aches or pain

• chest pain

• chills

• cold or flu-like symptoms

• congestion

• coughing

• diarrhea

• difficulty in moving

• dizziness

• dryness or soreness of throat

• hoarseness

• muscle pain or stiffness

• pain in joints

• pain or tenderness around eyes and cheekbones

• shortness of breath or troubled breathing

• stomach pain

• stuffy nose

• tender, swollen glands in neck

• tightness of chest or wheezing

• trouble in swallowing

• unusual tiredness or weakness

• voice changes

Any concerns or queries regarding any side effects this medicine has caused or could cause you can call your GP or our pharmacist.

If you have any severe side effects seek medical assitance as soon as possible.