Ezetimib/Atorvastatin Krka
Ezetimib/Atorvastatin Krka is a medicine used to lower high cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood and to increase "good" cholesterol.
Form
tabletti, kalvopäällysteinen
Strength
10 mg / 80 mg
Active Ingredient
Ezetimibe
Manufacturer
KRKA d.d. Novo mesto
How to Use
Dosage
The recommended dose is one Ezetimib/Atorvastatin Krka tablet by mouth once a day.
Method
Swallow the tablet whole with or without food. Do not divide the tablet.
Important
Do not take more than one tablet per day.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Diarrhea
- •Muscle pain
RARE
- •Flu-like symptoms
- •Depression, difficulty sleeping, or sleep problems
- •Dizziness, headache, tingling sensation
- •Slow heartbeat
- •Hot flashes
- •Shortness of breath
- •Abdominal pain, bloating, constipation, indigestion, gas, frequent bowel movements, stomach inflammation, nausea, stomach discomfort
- •Acne, hives
- •Joint pain, back pain, leg cramps, muscle fatigue, spasms or weakness, pain in hands and feet
- •Unusual weakness, feeling tired or unwell, swelling especially in ankles (edema)
- •Increased blood levels of certain muscle or liver function values
- •Weight gain
- •Severe allergic reaction with swelling of face, tongue, and throat, which may cause breathing difficulties (requires immediate treatment)
- •Severe skin condition with severe peeling and swelling of the skin; blisters on skin, mouth, eyes, and genitals, along with fever. Rash with reddish spots, possibly blistering, especially on palms and soles.
- •Severe muscle problems (weakness, tenderness, pain, muscle rupture, or reddish-brown urine), which can be life-threatening and lead to kidney damage, especially with feeling unwell and high fever.
- •Lupus-like syndrome (including rash, joint problems, and effects on blood cells)
- •Myasthenia gravis (a disease with general muscle weakness, sometimes affecting breathing muscles)
- •Ocular myasthenia (a disease causing muscle weakness in the eyes)
- •Liver problems
- •Cough
- •Heartburn
- •Decreased appetite or loss of appetite
- •High blood pressure
- •Rash and itching (including hives)
- •Tendon injury
- •Gallstones or inflammation of the gallbladder (which may cause abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting)
- •Pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas), often with severe abdominal pain
- •Decrease in blood cell count, which may cause bruising or bleeding (thrombocytopenia)
- •Nasal inflammation, nosebleed
- •Neck pain, general pain, chest pain, sore throat
- •Increased and decreased blood sugar levels (if you have diabetes, continue careful monitoring)
- •Nightmares
- •Numbness or tingling in fingers and toes
- •Decreased sensation to pain or touch
- •Taste changes, dry mouth
- •Memory loss
- •Ringing in the ears and/or head, hearing loss
- •Vomiting
- •Belching
- •Hair loss
- •Increased body temperature (fever)
- •Positive white blood cell test in urine
- •Blurred vision, vision disturbances
- •Gynecomastia (breast enlargement in men)
Important Warnings
- Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to ezetimibe, atorvastatin, or any other ingredients.
- Do not take this medicine if you have or have had liver disease, or if you have unexplained abnormal liver blood test results.
- Do not use this medicine if you are pregnant, trying to get pregnant, or breastfeeding. If you are a woman who can become pregnant, use reliable contraception.
- Do not take this medicine if you are taking glecaprevir/pibrentasvir for Hepatitis C.
- Contact your doctor immediately if you experience unexplained muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness. Severe muscle problems can be life-threatening.
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- If you need to take fusidic acid for a bacterial infection, you must temporarily stop taking this medicine.
- Do not drink more than 1-2 small glasses of grapefruit juice per day, as large amounts can affect this medicine.
- Avoid drinking large amounts of alcohol while taking this medicine.