Ezevi Tablet (Ezetimibe)

Adult dosage

The recommended dosage of this medication is 10 mg once daily and can be taken without regard to meals. When administered in combination with HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors, the combination should start at the recommended initial dose of the HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor, and if already receiving high doses of HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors, this medication should be added while maintaining the dose of the HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor. Phenofibrate.

This medication should not be used in patients who are allergic to its components. Avoid combining this medication with certain cholesterol-lowering agents in patients with severely impaired liver function or unexplained elevations in liver enzyme levels. The use of this medication in pregnant or breastfeeding women is prohibited; therefore, women who may become pregnant need to exercise caution. Patients with severe liver dysfunction may experience increased exposure to this medication, leading to unexpected side effects; thus, its use is not recommended. While this medication is generally safe, side effects such as headache, abdominal pain, and diarrhea may occur, and rarely, muscle pain or elevated liver enzyme levels have been reported. When used in combination with other cholesterol-lowering agents, liver function and muscle status should be regularly monitored, and any symptoms of muscle pain or weakness should be reported to a physician immediately. Patients with severe kidney disease should also exercise caution when using this medication, particularly when combined with other drugs, following the physician's instructions. This medication is recommended for use in children aged 6 years and older, and it can also be safely used in the elderly, although individual sensitivity may vary. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should carefully consider the potential risks and benefits of using this medication, and it is advisable to avoid use during breastfeeding if possible. In case of overdose, as there are no specific antidotes, it is important to receive appropriate treatment based on symptoms. This medication should be kept out of reach of children, and transferring it to another container should be avoided.

Serious side effects

• Hives
• severe swelling (edema)
• anaphylaxis
• angioedema
• erythema multiforme
• rash
• hepatitis
• thrombocytopenia
• pancreatitis
• renal failure

Mild side effects

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

This medication is sensitive to air and moisture, so it should be stored in a tightly closed container. It is advisable to maintain the storage temperature between 1°C and 30°C.

Appearance

White to almost white rectangular tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/PTP [(10 tablets/PTPX3)]