X-Plended Ez Tablets 5/10Mg (1 Box = 10 Tablets)

Requires Prescription (YES/NO)

Yes

Generics

Rosuvastatin , Ezetimibe

Used For

Cholesterol Control

How it works

This medicine works to reduce your cholesterol in two ways: it reduces the cholesterol absorbed in your digestive tract, as well as the cholesterol your body makes by itself.

Dosage

Rosuvastatin , Ezetimibe

Side Effects

• Headache • constipation • feeling sick • muscle pain • feeling weak • dizziness • diabetes. This is more likely if you have high levels of sugars and fats in your blood, are overweight and have high blood pressure. Your doctor will monitor you while you are taking this medicine. • stomach ache • diarrhoea • flatulence (excess gas in the intestinal tract) • feeling tired • elevations in some laboratory blood tests of liver function (transaminases).

Drug Interactions

Gemfibrozil, Atazanavir , clarithromycin , colchicine , cyclosporine , darolutamide , eltrombopag , fenofibrate , indinavir , ketoconazole , lopinavir , mifepristone , nelfinavir , niacin , ritonavir , saquinavir.

Indication

It is a medicine used in adult patients to lower levels of total cholesterol, “bad” cholesterol (LDL cholesterol) and fatty substances called triglycerides in the blood. In addition, it also raises levels of “good” cholesterol (HDL cholesterol).

When not to Use

Do not take if you • Are allergic to rosuvastatin, ezetimibe or any of the other ingredients of this medicine .

Precaution

In a small number of people, statins can affect the liver. This is identified by a simple test which looks for increased levels of liver enzymes in the blood. For this reason, your doctor will regularly carry out this blood test (liver function test) during treatment with this medicine. It is important to go to the doctor for the prescribed laboratory checks.

Warning 1

Rosuvastatin should be used with caution in patients who consume substantial quantities of alcohol and/or have a history of chronic liver disease .

Warning 2

A dose reduction should be considered for patients on rosuvastatin/ezetimibe therapy with unexplained persistent proteinuria and/or hematuria during routine urinalysis testing.

Warning 3

Caution should be exercised if rosuvastatin is administered concomitantly with drugs that may decrease the levels or activity of endogenous steroid hormones such as ketoconazole, spironolactone, and cimetidine.

Pregnancy category

Always consult your physician before using any medicine.

Storage (YES/NO)

Store this medicine at room temperature, away from direct light and heat.