Ezetimibe (10mg)
Ezibloc 10mg 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.
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 themCommon side effects of Ezibloc
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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. Ezibloc 10mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Ezibloc 10mg 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.
Related Warnings
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Ezibloc 10mg Tablet.
Information regarding the use of Ezibloc 10mg Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Information regarding the use of Ezibloc 10mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Ezibloc 10mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Ezibloc 10mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Ezibloc 10mg Tablet is recommended.
Ezibloc 10mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Ezibloc 10mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Ezibloc 10mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with moderate to severe liver disease.
No, Ezibloc 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.
Since Ezibloc 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.
Ezibloc 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 Ezibloc 10mg Tablet.
You can take Ezibloc 10mg Tablet at anytime of the day. Take it exactly as advised by your doctor. You can take it with or without food.
You should avoid alcohol while taking Ezibloc 10mg Tablet since it may increase your risk of getting side effects in the liver. Discuss with your doctor if you have any concerns.
Muscle pain may occur when Ezibloc 10mg Tablet is used with a statin. It usually does not occur when Ezibloc 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.
No, Ezibloc 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. Ezibloc 10mg Tablet has not been shown to have any direct effect on blood sugar levels.
