Rosuvastatin and Ezetimibe

Therapeutic Group

Indication Dosage

Rosuvastatin and ezetimibe are commonly used together to lower cholesterol levels in patients with high blood cholesterol levels. Rosuvastatin is a statin medication that works by blocking an enzyme in the liver that produces cholesterol. Ezetimibe is a medication that inhibits the absorption of cholesterol from the small intestine. The combination of these medications can be more effective at lowering cholesterol than either medication alone.

Adult:

The usual recommended dosage of Rosuvastatin and ezetimibe combination is:

5 mg of Rosuvastatin and 10 mg of ezetimibe once daily in the evening for patients who require a moderate reduction in LDL cholesterol levels.
10 mg of Rosuvastatin and 10 mg of ezetimibe once daily in the evening for patients who require a greater reduction in LDL cholesterol levels.

Children: Not Recommended

Content

Tab 5mg/10mg: Rosuvastatin 5mg and Ezetimibe 10mg
Tab 10mg/10mg: Rosuvastatin 10mg and Ezetimibe 10mg
Tab 10mg/20mg: Rosuvastatin 10mg and Ezetimibe 20mg

Pregnancy

Ezetimibe should only be used during pregnancy if absolutely necessary. Pregnant females should consult their doctors before using Ezetimibe.

Stability

Cholesterol Absorption Inhibitor

Contra Indications

Ezetimibe should not be used in individuals who have a known hypersensitivity to ezetimibe or other components that may be present in this medicine.
Ezetimibe is not recommended for people who have moderate to severe liver diseases.

Precautions

Ezetimibe should not be used in individuals who have a known hypersensitivity to ezetimibe or other components that may be present in this medicine.
Ezetimibe is not recommended for people who have moderate to severe liver diseases.

Lactation

It is not known whether Ezetimibe secretes into breast milk or not. Lactating females should consult their doctors before using Ezetimibe.

Side Effects

Headache
Abdominal Pain
Diarrhea
Gastrointestinal Disturbances
Abnormal Liver Function Tests