Ezedoc 10mg Strip Of 10 Tablets
By LUPIN
10 Tablet(s) in Strip
₹174.50
✱
₹229.60
24% OFF
₹17.45/tablet
(Inclusive of all taxes)
✱
Offer applicable on order above ₹100030 days return policyRead More
All the Products are packed and stored Safely
Description
Ezedoc Tablet contain ezetimibe as an active ingredient. It is a cholesterol-lowering medication, used to control the increased levels of cholesterol and fatty acids in the blood. This medicine is of
ten co-administered along with another group of cholesterol-lowering medicines. This medicine is not to be used in children and pregnant or breastfeeding women. It is to be used with caution in those patients suffering from severe liver disease. Please consult your doctor about your medical condition before use of this medicine.
Product Summary
| Offer Price | ₹174.50 |
| You Save | ₹55.10 (24% on MRP) |
| Contains | Ezetimibe(10.0 Mg) |
| Therapy | HYPOLIPIDEMIC DRUGS |
Uses
To reduce the increased cholesterol (hypercholesterolemia) and fatty acid levels in the blood.
Contraindications
- If you are allergic to ezetimibe the active ingredient in the Ezedoc Tablet
- If you are pregnant and breastfeeding and also taking another cholesterol-lowering medicine (statins)
- If you are suffering from severe liver disease and/or increased liver enzymes and taking another cholesterol-lowering medicine (statins)
Side effects
- Stomach pain
- Diarrhoea, Gases
- Fatigue and muscle pain
- Headache
- Increased levels of liver enzymes
- Consult your doctor immediately if you experience unexplained severe muscle pain or weakness. This is because, on rare occasions, muscle problems, including muscle breakdown may lead to kidney damage, and be serious and may become a potentially life-threatening condition....
- If you experience allergic reactions, including swelling of the face, lips, tongue, and/or throat that may cause difficulty in breathing or swallowing, it is advised that you consult your doctor or nearest hospital immediately....
Precautions and Warnings
Pregnancy
Q:
Can I take Ezedoc Tablet during pregnancy?
A:
As there is limited data available regarding the safety of Ezedoc Tablets during pregnancy, it is recommended to avoid using this Tablet during pregnancy.
Breast Feeding
Q:
Can I take Ezedoc Tablet while breastfeeding?
A:
The active ingredient ezetimibe is known to pass through breast milk and may have undesirable effects on the newborn. Thus Ezedoc Tablet should not be used during the breastfeeding phase.
Driving
Q:
Can I drive if I have consumed Ezedoc Tablet?
A:
This medicine is not known to impair your ability to drive or operate heavy machinery. You should avoid driving if you experience dizziness.
Alcohol
Q:
Can I consume alcohol with Ezedoc Tablet?
A:
Consumption of alcohol is a potent risk factor for the increase in bad cholesterol, thus you should not consume alcohol when taking Ezedoc Tablet.
Other General Warnings
Talk to your doctor if
- You are pregnant and breastfeeding
- You are allergic to ezetimibe, the active ingredient in the Tablet
- You are planning to undergo a surgery
- You are suffering from liver disease
- You are suffering from severe liver disease and taking medicine to lower your cholesterol levels
- You are taking other medicines to lower your cholesterol
- You are taking blood thinners like warfarin
- You are taking immunosuppressant drugs like ciclosporins
- You are suffering from or are prone to muscle aches, spasms or related muscle disorders
Mode of Action
How Does It Work?
The active ingredient ezetimibe is a fat lowering agent that works by targeting a specific molecule (a sterol transporter). Ezetimibe acts on the receptors of the cells in the small intestine and prevents the absorption of cholesterol in the intestine....
Directions for Use
Swallow the Tablet as a whole with a glass of water in dose as directed by the doctor.
Interactions
Interactions with other medicines
- Co-administration of cholestyramine (cholesterol-lowering medication) along with ezetimibe should be avoided as cholestyramine affects the way ezetimibe works.
- When this medicine is used along with fenofibrate (a type of cholesterol-lowering medicine) the risk of gallbladder stones and related gallbladder disease increases. In such cases, a regular checkup of the gall bladder is suggested....
- When Ezedoc Tablet is used along with ciclosporin (a medicine used in organ transplant patients as an immunosuppressant), it affects the way ezetimibe is eliminated from the system, thereby increasing the ezetimibe exposure in the body. Regular monitoring is advised. ...
- Concomitant administration of Ezedoc Tablet along with blood thinners like warfarin, phenprocoumon, acenocoumarol or fluindione leads to a decrease in the efficacy of the blood-thinning medicines.
- Discuss with your doctor about any other medicine, herbal preparation, and supplements you are taking currently to avoid any possible drug interactions.
Dosage
Overdose
Take this Tablet in dose as prescribed by the doctor. If you take more than prescribed you may experience undesirable effects like severe muscle ache and allergic reactions. If you think you have taken an excessive dose of this Tablet, it is recommended that you visit your nearest doctor or hospital immediately....
Missed a Dose
If you have missed taking any dose of this medicine then take it as soon as you remember. If it's already time for the next dose then skip the missed dose and follow the regular dosing schedule.
Content Details
WRITTEN BY
Dr. Nikita Toshi
BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery), WHO FIDES member
REVIEWED BY
Dr. Ritu Budania
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Does taking Ezedoc Tablet cause hair loss?
A: Commonly reported side effects of Ezedoc Tablets are unexplained muscle aches, tiredness, difficulty moving hands and legs, nausea, vomiting and stomach aches. Hair loss is not a commonly known side-effect of ezetimibe, but it is advised that you consult with your doctor before use of the medicine, as every individual may have a verified physiological response to the medicine.
Q: Should I take Ezedoc Tablet at night for better results?
A: You should take the Tablet in dose and duration as prescribed by your doctor. No evidence suggests taking this medicine at night for better results.
Q: Will I feel sleepy after taking Ezedoc Tablet?
A: Sleepiness is not among the commonly reported side-effect of this medicine. You may feel nauseatic and on rare occasions which may make you want to sleep. Please consult your doctor before use.
Q: Does taking Ezedoc Tablet leads to weight loss?
A: Ezedoc Tablet is not known to cause weight gain or weight loss.
Q: Does Ezedoc Tablet belong to a class of medicines known as "statins"?
A: No, although statins and ezetimibe both work for lowering cholesterol levels, statins do so by preventing the synthesis of cholesterol in the liver while ezetimibe controls the cholesterol levels by reducing its absorption in the small intestine. Cholesterol levels are best controlled when ezetimibe is coadministered with statins.
References
View All
Did you find this medicine information helpful?
Please rate your experience
Product Details
Brand
EZEDOC
Country of Origin
India
Expires on or After
30/01/2027
Manufacturer Details
Other Products from this Brand
Blog Articles
Chronic Condition Articles
Disclaimer
The information provided herein is supplied to the best of our abilities to make it accurate and reliable as it is published after a review by a team of professionals. This information is solely intended to provide a general overview on the product and must be used for informational purposes only. You should not use the information provided herein to diagnose, prevent, or cure a health problem. Nothing contained on this page is intended to create a doctor-patient relationship, replace or be a substitute for a registered medical practitioner's medical treatment/advice or consultation. The absence of any information or warning to any medicine shall not be considered and assumed as an implied assurance. We highly recommend that you consult your registered medical practitioner for all queries or doubts related to your medical condition. You hereby agree that you shall not make any health or medical-related decision based in whole or in part on anything contained in the Site. Please click here for detailed T&C.
Please add item(s) to proceed
Top-Tests we cover:
Top-Selling Healthcare Products:
Top-Selling Medicines:
Top-Searched Medicines:
