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Ezetimib Krka

Ezetimib Krka helps lower high cholesterol levels in your blood by reducing "bad" cholesterol (LDL) and fats called triglycerides, while also increasing "good" cholesterol (HDL).

Form
tabletti
Strength
10 mg
Active Ingredient
Ezetimibe
Manufacturer
KRKA d.d. Novo mesto

How to Use

Dosage

One Ezetimib Krka 10 mg tablet.

Method

Take one tablet by mouth once a day, with or without food. If taking with a statin, you can take both at the same time. If taking with a bile acid binding medicine (like cholestyramine), take Ezetimib Krka at least 2 hours before or 4 hours after it.

Important

Do not take more than one 10 mg tablet per day.

Possible Side Effects

COMMON
  • •Abdominal pain
  • •Diarrhea
  • •Flatulence (gas)
  • •Feeling tired
  • •Increases in some blood tests that show how your liver is working
  • •Headache
  • •Muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness
RARE
  • •Increases in some blood tests that show how your muscles are working (creatine kinase)
  • •Cough
  • •Indigestion
  • •Heartburn
  • •Nausea (feeling sick)
  • •Joint pain
  • •Muscle cramps
  • •Neck pain
  • •Decreased appetite
  • •Pain
  • •Chest pain
  • •Hot flashes
  • •High blood pressure
  • •Tingling sensation
  • •Dry mouth
  • •Itching
  • •Rash
  • •Hives
  • •Back pain
  • •Muscle weakness
  • •Pain in arms and legs
  • •Unusual tiredness or weakness
  • •Swelling, especially in hands and feet

Important Warnings

  • Do not use Ezetimib Krka if you are allergic to ezetimibe or any other ingredient in this medicine.
  • If you have liver problems, especially moderate to severe ones, tell your doctor. Your doctor may check your liver function with blood tests.
  • Do not take Ezetimib Krka with a statin if you are pregnant, planning to get pregnant, or breastfeeding. If you become pregnant, stop both medicines and contact your doctor.
  • Call your doctor right away if you have new or unexplained muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness. These can be signs of serious muscle problems.
  • Get immediate medical help if you have signs of a serious allergic reaction, such as swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat, or trouble breathing or swallowing.
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  • Do not give this medicine to children under 6 years. For children aged 6-17, it should only be given if prescribed by a specialist.

Use in Elderly Patients

Category A

Suitable for older adults. The effectiveness of the drug alone without statin is modest. (updated 15.5.2023)

Additional Information

ATC Code: C10AX09
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