Ezetimibe Tablets (Ezetimibe)

Adult dosage

The recommended dose of this medication is 10 mg once daily, administered regardless of meals. When used in combination with HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors, start at the recommended initial dose of the HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor and combine with this medication, maintaining the dose of the HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor if already taking a high dose.

This medication should not be used in patients allergic to any of its components. Patients with active liver disease or persistently elevated liver enzyme levels should not take this drug in combination with certain lipid-lowering agents. Pregnant or nursing women should be cautious as concurrent use with some lipid-lowering agents is contraindicated. It is not recommended for patients with moderate to severe liver dysfunction, and regular liver function tests should be performed. If symptoms such as myalgia or muscle weakness occur, contact a doctor immediately and discontinue use if necessary. Patients with impaired renal function can use this drug, but caution is advised in cases of severe kidney impairment. When taking this drug with other lipid-lowering agents or anticoagulants, follow a doctor's instructions due to potential drug interactions. In cases of pregnancy or breastfeeding, the potential risks and benefits of this drug should be carefully evaluated before use. This medication is not recommended for children under 6 years of age and should be used with caution in those over 6 years. It can be used safely in the elderly, but some older patients may react more sensitively, so caution is necessary. There is no specific treatment for overdose, and general treatment will be provided based on symptoms. This medication should be kept out of reach of children and should not be transferred to another container.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, severe swelling (edema), anaphylaxis, hypersensitivity reactions including rash and angioedema, hepatitis, thrombocytopenia, pancreatitis, severe skin reactions including Stevens-Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis (Lyell syndrome), drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS), severe skin reactions including erythema multiforme (SCARs), drug-induced liver damage, urticaria, thrombocytopenia, skin manifestations

Mild side effects

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

This medication is sensitive to air and moisture, so it should be stored in a tightly sealed container. It is best stored at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. This will safely maintain the efficacy of the drug.

Appearance

White to off-white oblong tablet

Package unit

30 tablets (10 tablets/PTP X 3)