Zeticure 10 Tablet
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Product introduction
Zeticure 10 Tablet is a medicine used to treat high cholesterol. This medicine helps by lowering "bad" cholesterol (LDL) levels in blood. Cholesterol is a fatty substance that builds up in your blood vessels and causes narrowing, which may lead to a heart attack or stroke.
Zeticure 10 Tablet should be taken in the dose and duration as advised by the doctor. You can take it at any time of day but try to take it at the same time each day. Most people with high cholesterol do not feel ill, but if you stop taking this medicine, your condition could get worse. This may lead to your cholesterol levels rising up again and increase your risk of heart disease and stroke.
It is important to have your cholesterol levels checked regularly. This medicine is only one part of a treatment program which should also include a healthy diet, regular exercise, smoking cessation, moderation of alcohol intake and weight reduction. You can eat normally while taking this medicine, but try to avoid foods that are high in fat.
Common side effects of this medicine include joint pain and diarrhea. Before taking this medicine its better to let your doctor know about all the other medicines that are prescribed to you. This medicine should be taken with caution if you are suffering from any kidney or liver disease. Also, pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers should not take this medicine without consulting the doctor.
Zeticure 10 Tablet should be taken in the dose and duration as advised by the doctor. You can take it at any time of day but try to take it at the same time each day. Most people with high cholesterol do not feel ill, but if you stop taking this medicine, your condition could get worse. This may lead to your cholesterol levels rising up again and increase your risk of heart disease and stroke.
It is important to have your cholesterol levels checked regularly. This medicine is only one part of a treatment program which should also include a healthy diet, regular exercise, smoking cessation, moderation of alcohol intake and weight reduction. You can eat normally while taking this medicine, but try to avoid foods that are high in fat.
Common side effects of this medicine include joint pain and diarrhea. Before taking this medicine its better to let your doctor know about all the other medicines that are prescribed to you. This medicine should be taken with caution if you are suffering from any kidney or liver disease. Also, pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers should not take this medicine without consulting the doctor.
Uses of Zeticure Tablet
Side effects of Zeticure Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Zeticure
- Diarrhea
- Joint pain
- Sinus inflammation
- Upper respiratory tract infection
- Pain in extremity
How to use Zeticure Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Zeticure 10 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Zeticure Tablet works
Zeticure 10 Tablet is a cholesterol absorption inhibitors. It reduces the cholesterol absorption from the intestine and lowers the levels of total cholesterol and "bad" cholesterol (LDL) in the blood.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Zeticure 10 Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Zeticure 10 Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Zeticure 10 Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Zeticure 10 Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Zeticure 10 Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Zeticure 10 Tablet is recommended.
Liver
CAUTION
Zeticure 10 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Zeticure 10 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Zeticure 10 Tablet is not recommended in patients with moderate to severe liver disease.
Use of Zeticure 10 Tablet is not recommended in patients with moderate to severe liver disease.
What if you forget to take Zeticure Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Zeticure 10 Tablet, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.\n
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Quick tips
- Zeticure 10 Tablet treats high cholesterol by lowering bad cholesterol (LDL) and raising good cholesterol (HDL). This helps prevent heart attack and stroke.
- Take it in addition to regular exercise and low-fat diet.
- Notify your doctor if you experience muscle symptoms (pain or weakness), particularly if accompanied with fever.
- Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor.
- Zeticure 10 Tablet treats high cholesterol by lowering bad cholesterol (LDL) and raising good cholesterol (HDL). This helps prevent heart attack and stroke.
- Take it in addition to regular exercise and low-fat diet.
- Notify your doctor if you experience muscle symptoms (pain or weakness), particularly if accompanied with fever.
- Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Azetidinone derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
CARDIAC
Action Class
Cholesterol Absorption Inhibitors (CAIs)
Interaction with drugs
Taking Zeticure with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Concurrent use may increase the risk of bleeding.
If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may frequently monitor your blood clotting time and adjust the doses of Acenocoumarol
Phenindione may increase the rate of release of Ezetimibe in the blood.
If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may frequently monitor your blood clotting time and adjust the
Concurrent use may increase the risk of muscle damage.
Talk to your doctor if you experience muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness during the simultaneous use of these medicines.
Eltrombopag may raise blood levels of Ezetimibe.
If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms such as diarrhea, stomach pain, tiredness, joint pain, runny nose, and sore
Concurrent use may increase the risk of gall stone formation.
Your doctor may discontinue both Ezetimibe and Bezafibrate in case gall bladder disorders or gall stones are suspecte
Patient concerns
FAQs
Is Zeticure 10 Tablet a blood thinner?
No, Zeticure 10 Tablet is not a blood thinner. It belongs to cholesterol-lowering group of medicines. It is a medicine which is used along with lifestyle changes to reduce cholesterol levels and other fatty substances in the blood.
What foods should be avoided while taking Zeticure 10 Tablet?
Since Zeticure 10 Tablet is meant to decrease blood cholesterol levels, for best results avoid foods which are high in calories like chips, burgers, fried food, etc. Eat a low-fat, low-cholesterol diet. Be sure to follow all exercise and dietary recommendations made by your doctor or dietician.
Can Zeticure 10 Tablet cause liver damage?
Zeticure 10 Tablet, when used with another cholesterol-lowering medicine (statin), may commonly cause an increase in liver enzymes. However, if it is used alone, then chances of increase in liver enzymes are uncommon. Your doctor will get blood tests done to check your liver function before starting and during treatment with Zeticure 10 Tablet.
Should Zeticure 10 Tablet be taken at night?
You can take Zeticure 10 Tablet at anytime of the day. Take it exactly as advised by your doctor. You can take it with or without food.
Can I drink alcohol with Zeticure 10 Tablet?
You should avoid alcohol while taking Zeticure 10 Tablet since it may increase your risk of getting side effects in the liver. Discuss with your doctor if you have any concerns.
Does Zeticure 10 Tablet cause muscle pain?
Muscle pain may occur when Zeticure 10 Tablet is used with a statin. It usually does not occur when Zeticure 10 Tablet is used alone. Contact your doctor immediately if you experience unexplained muscle pain or weakness. This is because on rare occasions, muscle problems, including muscle breakdown which may result in kidney damage can be serious and may become a potentially fatal condition.
Does Zeticure 10 Tablet raise blood sugar?
No, Zeticure 10 Tablet does not raise blood sugar levels. In fact, it may be helpful for patients with diabetes since it helps in improving insulin resistance and also kidney function. Zeticure 10 Tablet has not been shown to have any direct effect on blood sugar levels.
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