Ezentia Tablet

Dr. Emily Brown

Dr. Ryan Mitchell

SKU

CMS3922

USA Brand Name

Zetia

Strength

10mg

Generic Name

Ezetimibe

Manufacturer

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

## Ezentia Tablet (Ezetimibe)

## What Is The Generic Name For Ezentia Tablet:

Ezetimibe is the generic version for Ezentia Tablet

## Which USA Brand is Equivalent To Ezentia Tablet (Ezetimibe):

Zetia

## About Ezentia Tablet (Ezetimibe)

Ezentia Tablet contains an active ingredient, Ezetimibe, which is used to treat high cholesterol. This medicine helps by reducing “bad” cholesterol (LDL) which reduces the risk of heart attack and stroke. Cholesterol is a kind of fat in the blood that is essential for healthy growth & development. However, if the level of fat increase beyond the requirement of the body, it can be harmful. The body normally makes all the cholesterol it needs from the food we eat daily. Lifestyle changes like low-fat diet, regular exercise, & smoking cessation may help this medicine to work better. This medicine is readily available at all the primary pharmacy, drugstores, & medical supply stores & must be taken strictly on doctor’s prescription only.

## Manufacturer :

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. is one of the leading pharmaceutical companies which manufacture Ezentia Tablet.

## Strength :

Ezentia Tablet contains an active constituent, Ezetimibe. This medicine is readily available in other substitutes and also at all the primary online pharmacy, drugstores, & medical supply stores.

## What Are The Uses Of The Ezentia Tablet (Ezetimibe):

Ezentia Tablet is used in the treatment in the following conditions:

Hyperlipidemia

Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia

Sitosterolemia

## How Ezentia Tablet (Ezetimibe) Works:

Ezentia Tablet has an active ingredient; Ezetimibe which is a cholesterol absorption inhibitors. This drug reduces the cholesterol absorption from the intestine & lowers the levels of total cholesterol and “bad” cholesterol (LDL) in the blood. Ezetimibe drug inhibits the absorption of cholesterol from thesmall intestine& decreases the amount of cholesterol usually available to liver cells, leading them to absorb further from circulation, consequently lowering levels of circulating cholesterol.

## Before You Use Ezentia Tablet (Ezetimibe):

Make certain that:

You are not sensitive to Ezetimibe

You are not having any grave Disease

Your doctor must be well-informed regarding your medicinal history like your pre-existing disease, surgeries & Medications, Supplements, Food Habits, lifestyle, etc.

## What Should You Avoid While Taking Ezentia Tablet (Ezetimibe):

You should avoid taking alcohol

You should avoid driving

You should avoid taking Medicines without prescriptions

## When Not To Use Ezentia Tablet (Ezetimibe):

You should not take Ezentia Tablet if you:

Have ever noticed any Allergy/Hypersensitivity

Have liver problems

Have kidney problems

Have Rhabdomyolysis

Are pregnant

Have infections

Are breastfeeding

## Tell Your Doctor If You:

Have an Allergy to the Tablet

Are taking Alcohol or Other Drugs

Have Liver/ Kidney disease

Have infections

## Dosage :

Ezentia Tablet contains an active ingredient, Ezetimibe, which is used to treat high cholesterol . This medicine is readily available in different substitutes & strengths & has got to be purchased or taken on doctor’s prescription only. You must speak about with your physician for adjustment of dosage and time of the medicine given that age & severity of the disease differ from person to person, and this can only be finest judged by your doctor.

Adults are advised to take Ezentia Tablet at a fixed time with food as instructed by your Doctor. You must take Ezentia Tablet regularly on time for better results.

## How Much Of The Ezentia Tablet (Ezetimibe) to Be Used:

As Ezentia Tablet is available in various strengths & substitutes, Patients are always advised to follow their doctor’s prescriptions & instructions to take Ezentia Tablet. You should not take the Tablet on your own & for a longer time than recommended by the doctor.

## How To Take The Ezentia Tablet (Ezetimibe):

Take Ezentia Tablet in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow the medicine as a whole and not chew, crush or break the Tablet. Ezentia Tablet can be taken with food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

## For How Long Should You Continue Using Ezentia Tablet (Ezetimibe):

You are always advised to take Ezentia Tablet as prescribed. You must not start/stop using this medication on your own. You have to follow all the guidelines given by your doctor rigorously. You should not take the Tablet in a larger or smaller degree or for a longer period than recommended by your doctor.

## Overdose :

You have to seek medical emergency treatment and/ or get in touch with your medical doctor instantly in case of some overdose symptoms. Emergency action will be initiated without holdup by your medical doctor if they detect overdose symptoms.

## Missed Dose:

The missed dosage of the Tablet has to to be administered as quickly as possible. You should strictly skip the missed dosage if it is by now the time for your next planned dosage. It is strictly advised not to double the dosage of the treatment to make up for the missed dosage.

## What Are The Side Effects Of The Ezentia Tablet (Ezetimibe):

Headache

Dizziness

Sore throat

Runny Nose

Sneezing

Joint pain

Itching

Loss of appetite

Fever

Cough

Stomach pain

Limb pain

Diarrhea

Respiratory tract infection

## What Are The Common Drug Interactions:

Some medicines have been reported to interact with Ezentia Tablet. These interactions might produce some needless or unfavorable effects and/or cause your drug not to function properly. You must continually have a discussion with your doctor if you are taking other prescription/ Supplements so that well calculated medication can be given. It interacts with the following medicines:

Rosuvastatin

Atorvastatin

Cyclosporine

Cholestyramine

Fenofibrate

Warfarin

It can also interact with the following disease condition:

Infections

Liver disease

Kidney disease

## Warning And Precaution:

Ezentia Tablet can worsen the conditions like:

Allergy

Kidney/ Liver disease

Use of this medicine is not recommended by small children less than 10 years of age

You have to frequently get your blood tests done to check your blood cells, liver & kidney function, electrolyte levels & hemoglobin levels during treatment with this medicine

You must also get your blood pressure & levels of proteins in urine checked regularly while taking this medicine

You are advised to follow a strict exercise & diet regimen along with this medicine to get the best possible effect

You must not take this medicine if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding

You must not drive or operate heavy machines simultaneously as taking this medicine as it may cause dizziness

Always talk about with your medical doctor straight away to get the most excellent possible treatment if you are observing several of the above mentioned conditions.

## Things To Remember:

Keep the Ezentia Tablet out of reach & sight of the children

This medicine is strictly used with vigilance for treatment of children

Ezentia Tablet is not suggested for use in pregnant women owing to the increased risk of harmful effects on the unborn baby

You must always check up the information in particular printed on the leaflet/ insert of the medicine

Always talk about with your medical doctor if you have any doubt in case of the dosage, time & strength of the medicine.

## Indications:

Ezentia Tablet should be taken as recommended by your doctor. Do not take this prescription for a longer period than recommended by the medical doctor.

## Storage :

Store the Ezentia Tablet at room temperature in dark & dry place. Make sure the Tablet is intact & not broken while purchasing or storing.