Ezitrol 10mg Tablet

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Description

Ezitrol 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 o

ften 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

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Contains	Ezetimibe(10.0 Mg)
Therapy	HYPOLIPIDEMIC DRUGS

Uses

Contraindications

Side effects

Precautions and Warnings

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 Ezitrol 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...
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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 n...
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Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

Can I take Ezitrol Tablet during pregnancy?

As there is limited data available regarding the safety of Ezitrol Tablets during pregnancy, it is recommended to avoid using this Tablet during pregnancy.

Breast Feeding

Can I take Ezitrol Tablet while breastfeeding?

The active ingredient ezetimibe is known to pass through breast milk and may have undesirable effects on the newborn. Thus Ezitrol Tablet should not be used during the breastfeeding phase.

Driving

Can I drive if I have consumed Ezitrol Tablet?

This medicine is not known to impair your ability to drive or operate heavy machinery. You should avoid driving if you experience dizziness.

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol with Ezitrol Tablet?

Consumption of alcohol is a potent risk factor for the increase in bad cholesterol, thus you should not consume alcohol when taking Ezitrol 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 prev...

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 o...
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When Ezitrol 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 increasi...
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Concomitant administration of Ezitrol 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 take...

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 Ezitrol Tablet cause hair loss?

A: Commonly reported side effects of Ezitrol 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 Ezitrol 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 Ezitrol 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 Ezitrol Tablet leads to weight loss?

A: Ezitrol Tablet is not known to cause weight gain or weight loss.

Q: Does Ezitrol 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.

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Last Updated on: 22 May 2025 | 08:42 PM (IST)

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