Atorvastatin And Ezetimibe

Therapeutic Group

Lipid Modifying Agents

Indication Dosage

Adjunct To Diet In Primary Hypercholesterolaemia For Patients Not Appropriately Controlled With A Statin Alone, Adjunct To Diet In Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolaemia: 

  • Adults: 1 Tab Daily Using The Strength As Clinically Appropriate. 
  • Children: Not Recommended.

Content

  • Tab 10 /10mg: Atorvastatin 10mg, Ezetimibe 10mg
  • Tab10 /40mg: Atorvastatin 10mg, Ezetimibe 40mg.
  • Tab 20 /10mg: Atorvastatin 20mg And Ezetimibe 10mg.

Pregnancy

Contraindicated In Pregnancy.

Stability

  • Cholesterol Absorption Inhibitor
  • Statin

Contra Indications

  • Active Liver Disease Or Unexplained Persistent Elevations Of Serum Transaminases > 3x The Upper Limit Of Normal, Women Of Childbearing Potential Who Are Not Using Adequate Contraceptive Measures.

Precautions

  • Active Liver Disease Or Unexplained Persistent Elevations Of Serum Transaminases > 3x The Upper Limit Of Normal, Women Of Childbearing Potential Who Are Not Using Adequate Contraceptive Measures.

Lactation

  • Not Recommended.

Side Effects

  • Flushing
  • Fatigue
  • Oedema
  • Dizziness
  • Headache
  • Abdominal Pain
  • Nausea
  • Palpitations
  • Somnolence
  • Insomnia
  • Headache
  • Gi Disturbances
  • Myalgia
  • Asthenia
  • Elevated Alt And Cpk Levels.

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