Jinyang Ezetimibe Tablet

Adult dosage

The recommended dose of this drug is 10 mg once daily and can be taken regardless of meals. When co-administered with HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors, the initiation should start at the recommended initial dose of the HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor while combining it with this drug. If already on a high dose of HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors, continue the dose of HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors while co-administering this drug.

This medication should not be used in patients who are allergic to any components of this drug. Patients with active liver disease or persistently elevated liver enzyme levels in blood tests should not use this drug in combination with certain types of lipid-lowering agents. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should not use this medication alongside certain lipid-lowering agents, and women of childbearing potential should consult with a physician. Patients with severe liver dysfunction, gallbladder disease, or severe kidney dysfunction should not take this drug in combination with specific lipid-lowering agents. This medication contains lactose, so it should not be taken by patients with lactose intolerance or specific genetic metabolic disorders. Patients with moderate to severe liver impairment may experience effects from this drug that differ from expectations, thus caution is advised. This drug can generally be used safely, but side effects such as headache, abdominal pain, diarrhea, fatigue, and muscle pain may occur. If symptoms like muscle pain or weakness arise, notify a physician immediately, and in severe cases, discontinuation of the medication may be necessary. When taken with other lipid-lowering agents or certain medications, potential interactions may occur, so follow the physician's directions. Consult with a physician before using this drug if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, and it is advisable to avoid use if possible. Use in children under 6 years of age is not recommended, and children or adolescents over 6 years should take it under a physician's guidance. Elderly patients can use this medication but should be carefully monitored considering age-related physiological differences. Patients with impaired kidney function may also use this medication, but dosage adjustments or regular examinations may be necessary. There is no specific treatment for overdose, and obtaining appropriate treatment according to symptoms is essential. This drug should be stored out of reach of children and kept in its original container for safety.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), anaphylaxis, hypersensitivity reactions including rash and angioedema, mucocutaneous syndrome (Stevens-Johnson syndrome), toxic epidermal necrolysis (Lyell's syndrome), drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS), severe skin reactions including polymorphic erythema (SCARs), drug-induced liver injury, hepatitis, thrombocytopenia, pancreatitis, renal failure, acute hepatic abnormalities (jaundice),

Mild side effects

• Fatigue
• abdominal pain
• diarrhea
• viral infection
• pharyngitis
• sinusitis
• joint pain
• low back pain
• cough
• chest pain

This drug should be stored in a tightly sealed container to avoid exposure to air or moisture. It is advisable to maintain a storage temperature between 1 degree Celsius and 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature. This helps to preserve the drug's efficacy for a longer period.

Appearance

White to almost white oblong tablet

Package unit

30 tablets (10 tablets x 3 PTP) (Material: Alu-Alu)