Ezetimibe + Rosuvastatin

Ezetimibe + Rosuvastatin is a medicine used to treat high cholesterol. This is a combination medicine that reduces "bad" cholesterol (LDL) and triglycerides (fats) levels. It also helps to reduce risk of future heart attack and stroke.

Ezetimibe + Rosuvastatin can be taken with or without food. You should take it regularly at evenly spaced intervals as per the schedule prescribed by your doctor. Taking it at the same time every day will help you remember to take it. The dose and duration of treatment will depend on what you are being treated for. Do not stop taking it until you have finished the complete course, even when you feel better. You can help this medicine work better by making a few changes to your lifestyle such as keeping active, stopping smoking, eating a healthy low-fat diet and exercise regularly.

Headache, weakness, muscle pain and back pain are some common side effects of this medicine. These are usually mild but let your doctor know if they bother you or last more than a few days. Let your doctor know if you notice yellowing of skin or eyes, unusually dark urine or dark stools as it might be symptoms of liver damage. You may be asked for regular monitoring of blood sugar level, and liver function while taking this medicine.

Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have any kidney or liver problems or high blood pressure. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking it. You should also let your healthcare team know all other medicines you are taking as they may affect, or be affected by this medicine.

• High cholesterol

High cholesterol
Ezetimibe + Rosuvastatin effectively reduces the high cholesterol levels in your body and prevents the absorption of excess of cholesterol from the food that you eat. Lowering the amount of cholesterol reduces the chances of heart diseases and helps you remain healthier for longer. Take it regularly and make appropriate lifestyle changes (such as eating healthy and staying active) to maximize the effectiveness of this medicine. Keep taking it even if you feel well.

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Rozucor EZ

• Nausea
• Muscle pain
• Headache
• Joint pain
• Diarrhea
• Upper respiratory tract infection
• Back pain
• Pain in extremity
• Fatigue

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Ezetimibe + Rosuvastatin may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Ezetimibe + Rosuvastatin is a combination of two medicines: Rosuvastatin and ezetimibe.Rosuvastatin is a lipid-lowering medicine which prevents your body from making "bad" cholesterol (LDL) while raising "good" cholesterol (HDL) levels. Ezetimibe is a cholesterol absorption inhibitor which prevents absorption of cholesterol from the intestines. Together, they provide better reduction of cholesterol in your body.

• You have been prescribed Ezetimibe + Rosuvastatin for the treatment of high cholesterol.

• Take it in addition to regular exercise and low-fat diet to lower levels of fat in the blood.

• It can be taken with or without food.

• Notify your doctor if you experience muscle symptoms (pain or weakness), particularly if accompanied with fever.

• Notify your doctor if you experience stomach pain, loss of hunger, a sick feeling or dark urine.

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