{"id":8580,"date":"2021-03-15T08:04:32","date_gmt":"2021-03-15T08:04:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=8580"},"modified":"2021-04-10T08:13:46","modified_gmt":"2021-04-10T08:13:46","slug":"ezetimibe-actavis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/ezetimibe-actavis\/","title":{"rendered":"Ezetimibe Actavis &#8211; Ezetimibe uses, dose, and side effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>\n\n10 mg&nbsp;tablets&nbsp;<br>ezetimibe<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Ezetimibe Actavis is and what it is used for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Ezetimibe Actavis is a drug used to lower elevated blood&nbsp;cholesterol levels.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Actavis Ezetimibe reduces blood levels of total cholesterol, the &#8220;bad&#8221;&nbsp;cholesterol&nbsp;et (&nbsp;LDL&nbsp;&#8211;&nbsp;cholesterol&nbsp;) and one type of blood lipids called&nbsp;triglycerides&nbsp;s.&nbsp;Ezetimibe Actavis also increases the levels of &#8220;good&#8221;&nbsp;cholesterol&nbsp;(&nbsp;HDL&nbsp;&#8211;&nbsp;cholesterol&nbsp;).<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ezetimibe Actavis works by reducing the cholesterol uptake into the gastrointestinal tract.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ezetimibe Actavis enhances the cholesterol-lowering effect of statins, a group of drugs that reduce the amount of&nbsp;cholesterol&nbsp;your body produces.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cholesterol&nbsp;is one of several fats found in your blood.&nbsp;Your total cholesterol is made up mainly of&nbsp;LDL&nbsp;&#8211; and&nbsp;HDL&nbsp;&#8211;&nbsp;cholesterol.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>LDL&nbsp;&#8211;&nbsp;cholesterol&nbsp;is often called &#8220;bad&#8221;&nbsp;cholesterol&nbsp;et because it can build up in the walls of your arteries and form&nbsp;plaque.&nbsp;This&nbsp;plaque&nbsp;\u2011 storage can eventually lead to a narrowing of your&nbsp;vessels.&nbsp;This narrowing can reduce or block blood flow to important organs such as the heart and brain.&nbsp;Blockage of blood flow can result in a heart attack or&nbsp;stroke.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>HDL&nbsp;&#8211;&nbsp;cholesterol&nbsp;is often called &#8220;good&#8221;&nbsp;cholesterol&nbsp;et because it helps prevent the &#8220;bad&#8221;&nbsp;cholesterol&nbsp;et from building up in container&nbsp;one and protects against heart disease.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Triglycerides&nbsp;are another type of fat in the blood that can increase the risk of heart disease.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is used for patients who are unable to control their cholesterol levels through a cholesterol-lowering diet alone.&nbsp;You should continue with a cholesterol-lowering diet while you are taking this medicine.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ezetimibe Actavis is used as a supplement to your cholesterol-lowering diet if you have:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>elevated blood cholesterol levels (primary&nbsp;hypercholesterolemia&nbsp;[heterozygous familial and non-familial))<ul><li>along with a statin, when a statin alone does not provide adequate control of your cholesterol levels<\/li><li>alone, when treatment with statins is considered inappropriate or if you do not tolerate statins<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>an inherited disease (&nbsp;homozygous&nbsp;familial&nbsp;hypercholesterolemia&nbsp;) that causes elevated cholesterol levels in the blood.&nbsp;You will also be prescribed treatment with a statin and may also receive other treatment.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have heart disease, Ezetimibe Actavis in combination with cholesterol-lowering medicines called statins may reduce the risk of heart attack,&nbsp;stroke, surgery to increase blood flow to the heart, or hospitalization for chest pain.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ezetimibe Actavis does not help you lose weight.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ezetimibe available Ezetimibe Actavis may also be approved for the treatment of other conditions not mentioned in this product information.&nbsp;Ask your doctor, pharmacist, or other healthcare professional if you have any further questions, and always follow their instructions.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What you need to know before you take Ezetimibe Actavis<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do not take Ezetimibe Actavis<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>if you are allergic to ezetimibe or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are taking Ezetimibe Actavis with a statin, also read the package leaflet for that medicine.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Do not take Ezetimibe Actavis&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>with a statin if:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>you have liver problems<\/li><li>you are pregnant or breastfeeding.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warnings and cautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Ezetimibe Actavis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Inform your doctor about all your medical ailments, including&nbsp;allergies.<\/li><li>Your doctor should take a blood sample before you start taking Ezetimibe Actavis with a statin.&nbsp;This blood test is taken to check your liver function.<\/li><li>Your doctor may also need to take a blood test to check your liver function after you start taking Ezetimibe Actavis with a statin.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Ezetimibe Actavis is not recommended if you have moderate to severe hepatic impairment.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The safety and efficacy of concomitant use of Ezetimibe Actavis and certain cholesterol-lowering drugs called fibrates have not been established.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Children and young people<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not give this medicine to children and adolescents (aged 6 to 17 years) unless it has been prescribed by a specialist as there are limited data on safety and efficacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>Do not give this medicine to children under 6 years of age as there is no information for this age group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other medicines and Ezetimibe Actavis<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines.&nbsp;In particular, tell your doctor if you are taking medicines with any of the following active ingredients:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>ciclosporin (often used by organ transplant patients)<\/li><li>drugs with an active ingredient that prevent blood clots (&nbsp;anticoagulants&nbsp;), such as&nbsp;warfarin, phenprocoumon, acenocoumarol, or fluindione<\/li><li>cholestyramine (also used to lower cholesterol) as it affects the effect of Ezetimibe Actavis<\/li><li>fibrates (also used to lower cholesterol)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy and breastfeeding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not take Ezetimibe Actavis with a statin if you are pregnant, trying to conceive, or think you may be pregnant.&nbsp;If you become pregnant while taking Ezetimibe Actavis with a statin, stop treatment with both medicines immediately and tell your doctor.&nbsp;There is no experience with the use of Ezetimibe Actavis without a statin during pregnancy.&nbsp;If you are pregnant, consult your doctor before using Ezetimibe Actavis.&nbsp;<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not take Ezetimibe Actavis with a statin if you are breast-feeding as it is unknown if the medicines pass into breast milk.&nbsp;Ezetimibe Actavis without a statin should not be used if you are breast-feeding.&nbsp;Consult a doctor.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking any medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving and using machines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Ezetimibe Actavis is not expected to affect your ability to drive or use machines.&nbsp;However, some people may get dizzy when they take Ezetimibe Actavis.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You are responsible for assessing whether you are fit to drive a motor vehicle or perform work that requires sharpened attention.&nbsp;One of the factors that can affect your ability in these respects is the use of drugs due to their effects and\/or&nbsp;side effects.&nbsp;Descriptions of these effects and&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;can be found in other sections.&nbsp;Read all the information in this leaflet for guidance.&nbsp;If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ezetimibe Actavis contains lactose and sodium<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicine.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This medicine contains less than 1 mmol (23 mg)&nbsp;sodium&nbsp;per tablet, ie it is essentially &#8216;sodium-free&#8217;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to take Ezetimibe Actavis<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you.&nbsp;Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.&nbsp;Continue to take your other cholesterol-lowering medications, unless your doctor tells you to stop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Before you start taking Ezetimibe Actavis, you should follow a cholesterol-lowering diet.<\/li><li>You should continue with this cholesterol-lowering diet while you are taking Ezetimibe Actavis.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The recommended&nbsp;dose&nbsp;is one tablet of Ezetimibe Actavis 10 mg once daily by mouth.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ezetimibe Actavis can be taken at any time of the day and can be taken with or without food.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your doctor has prescribed Ezetimibe Actavis with a statin, both medicines can be taken at the same time.&nbsp;Then also read the dosing instructions in the package leaflet for that medicine.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your doctor has prescribed Ezetimibe Actavis together with another cholesterol-lowering medicine that contains the active ingredient cholestyramine or any other bile acid sequestrant, you should take Ezetimibe Actavis at least 2 hours before or 4 hours after taking the bile acid sequestrant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you take more Ezetimibe Actavis then you should<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have ingested too much medicine or if, for example, a child has accidentally ingested the medicine, contact a doctor, hospital, or the Poison Information Center for risk assessment and advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you forget to take Ezetimibe Actavis<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not take a double&nbsp;dose&nbsp;to make up for a forgotten tablet.&nbsp;Just take your usual dose of Ezetimibe Actavis at the usual time the next day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you stop taking Ezetimibe Actavis<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to your doctor or pharmacist as your cholesterol levels may rise again.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Possible side effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like all medicines, this medicine can cause&nbsp;side effects, although not everybody gets them.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Discontinue treatment with Ezetimibe Actavis and contact a physician immediately or go to the nearest emergency department if you experience any of the following symptoms:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>unexplained muscle aches, soreness, or weakness.&nbsp;The reason for this is that in rare cases, muscle problems, including the breakdown of muscles with kidney damage, as a result, can be serious and become life-threatening.<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Allergic reactions including swelling of the face, lips, tongue, and\/or throat that may cause breathing or swallowing difficulties.<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>When Ezetimibe Actavis alone was used, the following side effects were reported:<\/em><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Common (may affect up to 1 in 10 people):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>abdominal pain, diarrhea, flatulence<\/li><li>fatigue<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Uncommon (may affect up to 1 in 100 people):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>elevations of certain blood test values \u200b\u200bshowing liver function (&nbsp;transaminases&nbsp;) and muscle function (CK)<\/li><li>cough<\/li><li>indigestion, heartburn<\/li><li>nausea<\/li><li>joint pain, muscle cramps, neck pain<\/li><li>pain<\/li><li>chest pain<\/li><li>decreased appetite<\/li><li>hot&nbsp;redness&nbsp;(&nbsp;flushing&nbsp;)<\/li><li>high&nbsp;blood pressure<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>When Ezetimibe Actavis was used with a statin, the following side effects were also reported:<\/em><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Common (may affect up to 1 in 10 people):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>elevations of certain blood test values \u200b\u200bshowing liver function (&nbsp;transaminases&nbsp;)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>headache<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>muscle aches, soreness, or weakness<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Uncommon (may affect up to 1 in 100 people):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>stinging sensation<\/li><li>dry mouth<\/li><li>gastric catarrh<\/li><li>itching<\/li><li>rash, hives<\/li><li>back pain<\/li><li>muscle weakness<\/li><li>pain in arms and legs<\/li><li>unusual tiredness or weakness<\/li><li>swelling, especially in the hands and feet<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>When Ezetimibe Actavis was used with fenofibrate, the following side effects were reported:<\/em><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Common (may affect up to 1 in 10 people):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>abdominal pain<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>The following&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;have also been reported during normal use:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>dizziness<\/li><li>muscle aches<\/li><li>liver problems<\/li><li>allergic reactions including skin and&nbsp;nettle rash&nbsp;, raised red, sometimes target-like rash (erythema multiforme)<\/li><li>muscle aches, soreness or weakness, muscle breakdown<\/li><li>gallstones&nbsp;or&nbsp;inflammation&nbsp;of the gallbladder (which can cause abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting)<\/li><li>inflammation&nbsp;of the pancreas, often with severe abdominal pain<\/li><li>constipation<\/li><li>decreased&nbsp;platelet count&nbsp;, which may cause bruising \/ bleeding (&nbsp;thrombocytopenia&nbsp;),<\/li><li>stinging sensation<\/li><li>Depression<\/li><li>unusual tiredness or weakness<\/li><li>shortness of breath<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. How to store Ezetimibe Actavis<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton, blister or jar after EXP.&nbsp;The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No special storage instructions.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste.&nbsp;Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required.&nbsp;These measures will help to protect the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Contents of the packaging and other information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Content declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The active substance in Ezetimibe Actavis is ezetimibe.&nbsp;One tablet contains 10 mg ezetimibe.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The other ingredients are&nbsp;lactose monohydrate&nbsp;, microcrystalline cellulose, croscarmellose sodium, sodium lauryl sulphate, magnesium stearate, hypromellose and crospovidone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What the medicine looks like and contents of the pack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Ezetimibe Actavis 10 mg tablets are white to off-white capsule-shaped tablets, 8 mm x 4 mm in size, debossed with &#8220;713&#8221; on one side and smooth on the other side.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ezetimibe Actavis is available in push-through blisters, pull-out blisters or cans.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pack sizes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Blister packs: 10, 20, 28, 30, 50,60,90, 98 or 100 tablets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Jars with 100 tablets.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not all pack sizes may be marketed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marketing Authorisation Holder<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Actavis Group PTC ehf.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Reykjavikurvegur 76-78<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>220 Hafnarfj\u00f6r\u00f0ur<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Iceland<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Manufacturer<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Balkanpharma-Dupnitsa AD<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3 Samokovsko Shosse Str.,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dupnitza 2600<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bulgaria<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Teva Operations Poland Sp.&nbsp;z oo<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ul.&nbsp;Mogilska 80<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>31-546 Krak\u00f3w<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Poland<br><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p> 10 mg tablets<br \/>\nezetimibe<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"cybocfi_hide_featured_image":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[2205,2200],"tags":[3224,3272,3274,3275,3273,3226,3227,3225,2212,2210],"class_list":["post-8580","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-e","category-medicines","tag-ezetimibe","tag-ezetimibe-actavis","tag-ezetimibe-actavis-dose","tag-ezetimibe-actavis-side-effects","tag-ezetimibe-actavis-uses","tag-ezetimibe-dose","tag-ezetimibe-side-effects","tag-ezetimibe-uses","tag-medicine","tag-tablet"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8580","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8580"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8580\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":9867,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8580\/revisions\/9867"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8580"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8580"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8580"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}