Ezitrol
Composition for Ezitrol Products
Ezitrol Products are primarily used for
High cholesterolProducts for Ezitrol
Ezitrol 10mg Tablet
strip of 10 tablets
MRP₹112.5
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About Ezitrol Products
Ezitrol Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Ezitrol are Diarrhea, Joint pain, Sinus inflammation, Upper respiratory tract infection, Pain in extremity.
How Ezitrol Products work
Ezetimibe 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.
In Depth Information for Ezitrol Products
- Ezitrol 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.
- Ezitrol 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.
Patient Concerns about Ezitrol Products
Frequently asked questions about Ezitrol Products
Q. Is Ezitrol 10mg Tablet a blood thinner?
No, Ezitrol 10mg 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.
Q. What foods should be avoided while taking Ezitrol 10mg Tablet?
Since Ezitrol 10mg 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.
Q. Can Ezitrol 10mg Tablet cause liver damage?
Ezitrol 10mg 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 Ezitrol 10mg Tablet.
Q. Should Ezitrol 10mg Tablet be taken at night?
You can take Ezitrol 10mg Tablet at anytime of the day. Take it exactly as advised by your doctor. You can take it with or without food.
Q. Can I drink alcohol with Ezitrol 10mg Tablet?
You should avoid alcohol while taking Ezitrol 10mg Tablet since it may increase your risk of getting side effects in the liver. Discuss with your doctor if you have any concerns.
Q. Does Ezitrol 10mg Tablet cause muscle pain?
Muscle pain may occur when Ezitrol 10mg Tablet is used with a statin. It usually does not occur when Ezitrol 10mg 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.
Q. Does Ezitrol 10mg Tablet raise blood sugar?
No, Ezitrol 10mg 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. Ezitrol 10mg Tablet has not been shown to have any direct effect on blood sugar levels.