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More About Zostamax 10 mg/10 mg Tablet
Benefits
In High cholesterol Zostamax 10 mg/10 mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines that work by reducing the amount of ?bad? cholesterol (LDL) and raising the amount of ?good? cholesterol (HDL) in your blood. Lowering the amount of cholesterol reduces the chances of heart diseases and helps you remain healthier for longer. Take it regularly and make appropriate lifestyle changes (such as eating healthy and staying active) to maximize the effectiveness of this medicine. Keep taking it even if you feel well.
Side Effects
The majority of side effects typically do not necessitate medical intervention. and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Doctor consultation is advised if they persist or if you're worried about them.
How to use
Follow your doctor's guidance regarding the dose and duration of this medication. Ingest it without breaking or crushing. Do not chew, crush or break it. Zostamax 10 mg/10 mg Tablet can be taken it with or without food, although it's advisable to take it consistently at the same time.
How it works
Zostamax 10 mg/10 mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Simvastatin and ezetimibe.Simvastatin is a lipid-lowering medicine which prevents your body from making "bad" cholesterol (LDL) while raising "good" cholesterol (HDL) levels. Ezetimibe is a cholesterol absorption inhibitor which prevents absorption of cholesterol from the intestines. Together, they provide better reduction of cholesterol in your body.
Unsafe: Avoid consuming alcohol with Zostamax 10 mg/10 mg Tablet as it is deemed unsafe.
Not Safe: Zostamax 10 mg/10 mg Tablet is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.
Seek medical advice from your doctor: Zostamax 10 mg/10 mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Not Safe: Zostamax 10 mg/10 mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Caution Advised: Zostamax 10 mg/10 mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Zostamax 10 mg/10 mg Tablet may be needed. Doctor consultation is advised.
Caution Advised: Zostamax 10 mg/10 mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Zostamax 10 mg/10 mg Tablet may be needed. Doctor consultation is advised. Use of Zostamax 10 mg/10 mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with moderate to severe liver disease.
What if I forget to take it?
If a dose of Zostamax 10 mg/10 mg Tablet is missed, take it promptly. However, if your next dose is approaching, skip the missed dose and resume your regular schedule. Avoid doubling the dose.
Manufacturer Address
Arvind Vithal Gandhi Chowk, BSD Marg, Station Road, Govandi East, Mumbai - 400 088. , India.
References
Ezetimibe + Simvastatin. Singapore: MSD Technology Singapore Pte. Ltd.; 2007 (11 Apr. 2019)
Ezetimibe and simvastatin. Whitehouse Station, New Jersey: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.; 2019
Disclaimer
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