Ezetrol: functions, dosage, side effects, how to use it

Use

What is ezetrol for?

Ezetrol is a tablet that contains ezetimibe as its main active ingredient. Ezetrol works to lower high cholesterol levels.

This drug works by preventing and reducing the absorption of cholesterol in the intestine.

Usually, this drug is used when cholesterol levels remain high even though the patient has applied a special diet.

Ezetrol is included in a type of prescription drug, so you can only buy it at the pharmacy if you include a prescription from your doctor.

How do I use ezetrol?

There are several steps that must be considered when using this drug, including:

• This drug is a drinking drug that can only be consumed by mouth.
• You can eat it before or after meals.
• The dose given by the doctor is the dose that has been adjusted to your condition.
• Do not change the dose without the doctor's knowledge.
• Take this drug regularly in order to get the maximum benefits of its use.
• To make it easier for you to remember and not miss a dose of the drug, use this drug at the same time every day.
• Continue to use this drug even if your condition has improved.
• Approximately, the time needed to completely recover from this condition using ezetrol is two weeks.
• While using this drug, you also still have to do other activities that can help you lower your cholesterol, such as maintaining your diet, exercising, and controlling your weight.
• If you are taking this medicine with other cholesterol-lowering drugs, especially those with statins in them, you should have regular blood checks.

How is ezetrol stored?

The steps you should pay attention to to store this drug are:

• Store this medication at room temperature.
• Do not expose this drug to direct light or sunlight.
• Do not store this medicine from a damp place.
• Keep ezetrol away from children and pets.
• Do not store them in the bathroom and do not freeze them in the freezer.

Meanwhile, to get rid of this drug, pay attention to the following steps:

• If the expiration of this medicine has expired, or if you are no longer using it, dispose of this medicine immediately.
• Do not dispose of it by flushing it down the toilet or drain.
• If you are unsure or do not know how to dispose of the correct medicine, ask a professional such as a pharmacist, or with a local waste disposal agency.

Dose

The information provided is not a substitute for medical advice. ALWAYS consult your doctor or pharmacist before starting treatment.

What is the dose of ezetrol for adults?

Adult dosage for hyperlipidemia

One 10 milligram (mg) tablet is taken by mouth once a day.

Adult dosage for hypercholesterolemia

One tablet (10 mg) taken once a day.

Adult dosage for sitosterolemia

One tablet (10 mg) taken once a day.

What is the dose of ezetrol for children?

Children's dosage for hyperlipidemia

For children 10 years of age and over: One 10 mg tablet taken once daily.

Children's dosage for hypercholesterolemia

For children 10 years and over: One tablet (10 mg) taken once a day.

Children's dosage for sitosterolemia

For children 10 years and over: One tablet (10 mg) taken once a day.

In what dosages is ezetrol available?

Ezetrol is available in tablet form (10 mg).

Side effects

What are the possible side effects of using ezetrol?

There are side effects from using ezetrol that you should be aware of. Tell your doctor right away if you experience any of the following side effects.

• Dark urine
• Allergic reactions such as itchy and red skin, as well as severe skin rashes
• Jaundice (yellow eyes and skin)
• The joint hurts
• Your body bruises more easily and bleeds abnormally
• Muscles that feel sore and weak even when you don't exercise

Meanwhile, mild but more common side effects are:

• Nausea
• Diarrhea
• Constipation
• The chest feels hot
• Decreased appetite
• Dry mouth
• Dizzy
• Numb hands or feet
• Tiring easily
• Neck hurts
• Inflammation of the gall bladder
• High blood pressure
• Swelling of the feet and hands
• Depression
• Cough

Not everyone experiences the side effects that have been mentioned. There may be some side effects not listed above. If you have concerns about certain side effects you feel after using ezetrol, do not hesitate to consult your doctor or pharmacist.

Warnings & Precautions

What to know before using ezetrol?

There are several things you should know and pay attention to when using ezetrol, namely:

• Do not use this medication if you have an allergy to ezetrol or any of its ingredients.
• If you do not know what is in ezetrol, check with the doctor or pharmacist where you bought the medicine.
• Do not use this medication if the medicine pack or container is open and shows signs of drug damage.
• Do not also use this drug if it has passed its validity period. Medicines may no longer be useful if they have expired.
• Do not use ezetrol with statin medicines if you have liver problems, are pregnant, or breastfeeding.
• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding.
• Tell your doctor if you have or have ever had liver problems.
• Tell your doctor about all kinds of allergies you have, both to drugs, food, preservatives, to animals.
• Tell your doctor if you have or have taken statin drugs before.

Is ezetrol safe for use by pregnant and lactating women?

It is not yet known whether ezetrol or the main active ingredient of this drug, ezetimibe, can affect a pregnant woman and her fetus.

However, this drug got inside pregnancy risk category C by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) or an equivalent body with the Food and Drug Inspection Agency (BPOM) in Indonesia.

The following references the pregnancy risk categories according to the FDA:

• A: No risk,
• B: No risk in some studies,
• C: May be risky,
• D: There is positive evidence of risk,
• X: Contraindicated,
• N: Not known

Interaction

What medicines can interact with ezetrol?

Although certain drugs should not be taken at the same time, in some cases, two different drugs can be used together even if the interaction is possible. If this happens, your doctor may change the dose, or take other precautions if necessary.

The following are some of the drugs that can interact with ezetrol, including:

• Anisindione
• Apalutamide
• Atorvastatin
• Cerivastatin
• Cholestyramine
• Clofibrate
• Colesevelam
• Colestipol
• Dicumarol
• Eltrombopag
• Eluxadoline
• Fenofibrate
• Gemfibrozil
• Lovastatin
• Pitavastatin
• Rosuvastatin
• Simvastatin
• Warfarin

What foods and alcohol can interact with ezetrol?

Certain medications should not be consumed at mealtimes or when eating certain types of food because interactions may occur. Consuming alcohol or tobacco-derived products with certain drugs can also cause interactions. Discuss with your health care professional the use of drugs with food, alcohol, or products derived from tobacco.

What health conditions can interact with ezetrol?

Ezetrol can interact with several health conditions. If you have any of the following health conditions, you should first consult your doctor. Health conditions that can interact with ezetrol are:

• Liver disorders
• Kidney disorders
• Rhabdomyolysis, namely muscle damage

Overdose

What should I do in an emergency or overdose?

In case of an emergency or overdose, contact the local emergency services provider (112) or immediately to the nearest hospital emergency department.

What should I do if I miss a dose?

If you have missed a dose, take that dose immediately. But if it is time to take the next dose, skip the missed dose and take the dose as scheduled. However, if you are unsure whether or not you missed a dose, check with your doctor or pharmacist. Do not use multiple doses.

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