Starstat EZ 20Mg/10Mg Tablet

Dr. Emily Brown

Dr. Ryan Mitchell

SKU

CMS4402

USA Brand Name

Vytorin

Strength

20mg + 10mg

Generic Name

Simvastatin (20Mg) + Ezetimibe (10Mg)

Manufacturer

Lupin Ltd

## Starstat EZ 20Mg/ 10Mg Tablet (Simvastatin & Ezetimibe)

## What Is The Generic Name For Starstat EZ 20Mg/ 10Mg Tablet:

Simvastatin & Ezetimibe is the generic version for Starstat EZ 20mg/ 10mg Tablet

## Which USA Brand is Equivalent To Starstat EZ 20Mg/ 10Mg Tablet (Simvastatin & Ezetimibe):

Vytorin

## About Starstat EZ 20Mg/ 10Mg Tablet (Simvastatin & Ezetimibe)

Starstat EZ 20mg/ 10mg Tablet contains two active ingredients, Simvastatin & Ezetimibe, which is used to treat high cholesterol. This is a combination of two medicine that reduces bad cholesterol (LDL) & triglycerides (fats) levels. This medicine also helps to reduce risk of future heart attack. Cholesterol is a kind of fat in the blood that is essential for healthy growth & development. Though, if the levels of this fat augment beyond the requirement of the body, it can be harmful. The body typically manufactures all the cholesterol it needs from the food we eat daily. This medicine is obtainable at all the leading primary pharmacy, drugstores, & medical supply stores easily but it must be taken strictly on doctor’s prescription only.

## Manufacturer :

Lupin Ltd. is the primary pharmaceutical companies which manufacture Starstat EZ 20mg/ 10mg Tablet.

## Strength :

Starstat EZ 20mg/ 10mg Tablet contains two active constituents, Simvastatin (20 mg) & Ezetimibe (10 mg). This medicine is obtainable in other substitutes at all the leading primary online pharmacy, drugstores, & medical supply stores easily.

## What Are The Uses Of The Starstat EZ 20Mg/ 10Mg Tablet (Simvastatin & Ezetimibe):

Starstat EZ 20mg/ 10mg Tablet is used for the treatment in the following conditions:

High Cholesterol

## How Starstat EZ 20Mg/ 10Mg Tablet (Simvastatin & Ezetimibe) Works:

Starstat EZ 20mg/ 10mg Tablet has two active ingredients; Simvastatin & Ezetimibe. Simvastatin is a lipid-lowering medicine that prevents the body from making bad cholesterol (LDL) at the same time raising good cholesterol (HDL) levels. Ezetimibe is a cholesterol absorption inhibitor that prevents absorption of cholesterol from the intestines. Together, these provide better reduction of cholesterol in your body.

## Before You Use Starstat EZ 20Mg/ 10Mg Tablet (Simvastatin & Ezetimibe):

Make certain that:

You are not having some severe Disease

You are not sensitive to Simvastatin & Ezetimibe

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

## What Should You Avoid While Taking Starstat EZ 20Mg/ 10Mg Tablet (Simvastatin & Ezetimibe):

You should avoid taking alcohol

You should avoid driving

You should avoid taking Medicines without prescriptions

## When Not To Use Starstat EZ 20Mg/ 10Mg Tablet (Simvastatin & Ezetimibe):

You should not take Starstat EZ 20mg/ 10mg Tablet if you:

Have ever noticed any Allergy/Hypersensitivity

Have liver problems

Have kidney problems

Are pregnant

Have Myopathy and Rhabdomyolysis

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 :

Starstat EZ 20mg/ 10mg Tablet contains two active ingredients, Simvastatin & Ezetimibe, which is used to treat high cholesterol. This medicine is obtainable in different substitutes & strength easily. This medicine must be purchased or taken on doctor’s prescription only. You must discuss about with your medical doctor for adjustment of dosage & time of the medicine given the fact that severity of the disease vary from person to person. This can only be judged finest by your doctor.

Adults are advised to take Starstat EZ 20mg/ 10mg Tablet at a fixed time with or without food the same as directed by your medical doctor. You must take Starstat EZ 20mg/ 10mg Tablet regularly on time for better results.

## How Much Of The Starstat EZ 20Mg/ 10Mg Tablet (Simvastatin & Ezetimibe) to Be Used:

As Starstat EZ 20mg/ 10mg Tablet is available in various strengths and substitutes. Patients are always suggested to follow doctor’s prescriptions & instructions to take Starstat EZ 20mg/ 10mg Tablet. You should not take this Tablet on your own & for a longer period than recommended by the doctor.

## How To Take The Starstat EZ 20Mg/ 10Mg Tablet (Simvastatin & Ezetimibe):

Take Starstat EZ 20mg/ 10mg Tablet in the dose & duration as recommended by your medical doctor. You must swallow the medicine as a whole & not chew, crush, or break the Tablet. Starstat EZ 20mg/ 10mg Tablet can be taken with or without food, but it is always better to take this drug at a fixed time.

## For How Long You Should Continue Using Starstat EZ 20Mg/ 10Mg Tablet (Simvastatin & Ezetimibe):

You are always advised to take Starstat EZ 20mg/ 10mg Tablet as prescribed. You must not start or stop using this medication unexpectedly on your own. You have to follow all the procedure given by your doctor, rigorously. You must not take the Tablet in a larger or smaller measure or for an extended period than recommended by your doctor.

## Overdose :

You must look for medical emergency treatment and/ or get in touch with your medical doctor instantaneously in case of any overdose symptoms. The emergency treatment will be initiated without delay by your medical doctor if they detect any overdose symptoms in you.

## Missed Dose:

The missed dose of the Tablet has to be taken as fast as feasible. You must strictly skip the missed dose if it is the time for your next planned dosage by now. It is firmly recommended not to double the dosage of the treatment to make up for the missed dosage.

## Side Effects Of The Starstat EZ 20Mg/ 10Mg Tablet (Simvastatin & Ezetimibe):

Dizziness

Fast heartbeat

Dark colored urine

Muscle or joint pain

Sweating

Headache

Acid or sour stomach

Excessive air or gas in stomach

Heartburn

Skin Rash

Sore throat

Runny Nose

Sneezing

Itching

Loss of appetite

Fever

Cough

Nausea and Vomiting

Constipation

Stomach pain

Increased glucose level in blood

Increased liver enzymes

## What Are The Common Drug Interactions:

Several medicines have been reported to interact with Starstat EZ 20mg/ 10mg Tablet. These interactions might create some needless or unfavorable effects or it may cause your drug not to function properly. You should continually have a discussion with your doctor if you are taking other prescription/ Supplements so that well proposed medication can be given. It interacts with the following medicines:

Carbamazepine

Ciprofloxacin

Cyclosporine

Colchicine

Cholestyramine

Fenofibrate

Ketoconazole

HIV protease inhibitors

This medicine can also interact with the following disease condition:

Liver disease

Infections

Kidney disease

Rhabdomyolysis

Diabetes

## Warning And Precaution:

Starstat EZ 20mg/ 10mg Tablet can worsen the conditions like:

Infections

Kidney/ Liver disease

Allergy

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

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

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

You must take low-fat diet, exercise regularly and stop smoking for this medicine to work better

You should not drive or operate heavy machines concurrently as taking this medicine as it may cause dizziness

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

You must always talk about with your medical doctor to get the first-rated treatment if you are observing a number of of the above mentioned conditions/ symptoms.

## Things To Remember:

Keep the Starstat EZ 20mg/ 10mg Tablet out of reach and view of the children

This medicine is strictly used with care for treatment of children

Starstat EZ 20mg/ 10mg Tablet is not suggested for use in pregnant women owing to the increased risk of injurious effects on the unborn baby

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

You must always talk about with your medical doctor if you have any uncertainty in terms of the dosage, time and strength of the medicine.

## Indications :

Starstat EZ 20mg/ 10mg Tablet should be taken as recommended by your doctor. You must not take this prescription for a longer period than recommended by the medical doctor.

## Storage :

Store the Starstat EZ 20mg/ 10mg Tablet at room temperature in dark & dry place. Make sure that the Tablet is intact & not broken while purchasing or storing.