Gontrol Tablet 10 mg (Ezetimibe)

Adult dosage

The recommended dose of this medication is 10 mg once daily, to be taken regardless of meals. When used in combination with HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors, this medication should be initiated at the recommended starting dose of the HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor. If the patient is already receiving a high dose of HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor, the dose of the HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor should be maintained while adding this medication.

This medication should not be used in patients with hypersensitivity to certain components. In patients with active liver disease or significantly elevated liver enzyme levels, concomitant use with certain lipid-lowering agents should be avoided. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should be cautious as some lipid-lowering agents, including this one, are contraindicated in combination. The concomitant use of this medication with certain drugs is not recommended in patients with severely impaired liver function, gallbladder disease, or severe renal impairment. Patients with moderate or greater liver dysfunction may experience increased exposure to this drug, leading to unexpected side effects, so it should be used with caution. This medication is generally safe but may cause side effects such as headache, abdominal pain, diarrhea, fatigue, and muscle pain; if symptoms persist, consult a physician. When used in combination with other lipid-lowering agents, there may be a slight increase in the risk of elevated liver enzyme levels or muscle-related side effects, necessitating regular monitoring. If symptoms such as muscle pain or weakness occur, medical personnel should be notified immediately, and medication may be discontinued if necessary. Patients with impaired renal function may also use this medication, but dose adjustment or caution may be required, so they should follow medical advice. This drug may interact with other medications, so it is essential to inform healthcare professionals of any concurrent medications. Women who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant should consult their physician before using this drug, and nursing women should also exercise caution. Use in children below 6 years of age is not recommended, and children over 6 should follow the guidance of healthcare providers. The elderly can generally use this medication, but attention is needed for age-related sensitivity differences. In cases of drug overdose, visit a medical institution immediately for proper treatment, and store out of reach of children.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, severe swelling (edema), anaphylaxis, skin and mucous membrane syndrome (Stevens-Johnson syndrome), toxic epidermal necrolysis (Lyell's syndrome), severe skin adverse reactions including polymorphic erruptions, drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS), drug-induced liver injury, hepatitis, thrombocytopenia, pancreatitis, skin adverse reactions, renal failure, liver dysfunction, severe edema, severe liver dysfunction, persistent elevation of aminotransferase levels

Mild side effects

• Fatigue
• abdominal pain
• diarrhea
• viral infections
• pharyngitis
• sinusitis
• arthralgia
• lumbago
• cough
• chest pain

Store this medication in a tightly closed container to protect it from air and moisture, ideally at room temperature between 1°C and 30°C. Storing it this way helps maintain the effectiveness of the medication for a longer period.

Appearance

White to almost white oblong tablet

Package unit

30 tablets (10 tablets/PTPX3)