Vytorin [Ezetimibe + Simvastatin] is a prescription drug prescribed for lwering the cholesterol levels of the body. It acts by reducing the amount of cholesterol the body can absorb and also suppresses the production of cholesterol in the body. This medication lowers the level of LDL and raises the level of HDL. A lowered levl of cholertrol in the body reduces the risk of developing heart attack, circulation problems and stroke. This drug may also be prescribed for other purposes too.
How to use
Vytorin [Ezetimibe + Simvastatin] should be administered after consultation with a doctor. Dosage may vary from patent o to patient. The general dosage prescribed is one tablet in the evening. Having the medication with or without food does not affect its efficacy. The medication should be administered for at least two weeks to notice any reduction in choletrsol levels. Dosages should never be missed and the full course should be completed. While treatment with this drug is going on, the patient should be regularly tested for cholesterol levels.
Side Effects
One of the most common side effects of Vytorin [Ezetimibe + Simvastatin] is headache. If it refuses to go away, the doctor should be consulted.
This drug may also cause muscle problems in a few patients. symptoms of it are muscle tenderness, pain and weakness and increase or decrease in the amunt of urine.
Very serious side effects but highly unlikely of Vytorin [Ezetimibe + Simvastatin] are yellowing of the skin and eyes, severe fatigue, persistent nausea, dark urine and stomach or abdominal pain.
A serious allergic reaction to this drug is very rare but if it does occur emergency medical help will be required.
Drug Interaction
Vytorin [Ezetimibe + Simvastatin] may casue drug interactions when administered simultaneously with other medications. Some of them are as follows:
• amiodarone (Cordarone, Pacerone)
• cyclosporine (Sandimmune, Neoral)
• digoxin (Lanoxin, Lanoxicaps)
• nefazodone (Serzone)
• verapamil (Covera-HS, Isoptin, Calan, Verelan);
• antibiotics such as clarithromycin (Biaxin), itraconazole (Sporanox), erythromycin (E-Mycin, Ery-Tab, E.E.S., others), telithromycin (Ketek); or ketoconazole (Nizoral)
• colestipol (Colestid), cholestyramine (Questran), or colesevelam (Welchol)
• danazol (Danocrine)
• fenofibrate (Tricor), gemfibrozil (Lopid), or clofibrate (Atromid-S);
• niacin (Nicobid, Slo-Niacin, Nicolar, others)
• a blood thinner such as warfarin (Coumadin)
• HIV medications such as atazanavir (Reyataz), amprenavir (Agenerase), efavirenz (Sustiva), indinavir (Crixivan), fosamprenavir (Lexiva), lopinavir/ritonavir (Kaletra), ritonavir (Norvir), nelfinavir (Viracept) tipranavir (Aptivus) or saquinavir (Invirase).
Uses
Vytorin [Ezetimibe + Simvastatin] is preacribed for lowering cholesterol levels of the body. The drug should be considered as part of a routine of regular exercise, balanced diet and healthy lifestyle to derive maximum benefit.
Storage
Vytorin [Ezetimibe + Simvastatin] should be stored in an area free of moisture, excessive heat and direct sunlight.
Precaution
Vytorin [Ezetimibe + Simvastatin] is not recommended to be used by preganant women, lactating mothers and patients with a known liver disease.
Consumption of alcohol should be kept at the bare minimum while treatment is going on.
Grapefruit or its juice can be had by the patient only afer consultation with a doctor.
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