Rosuvastatin + Ezetimibe
Information about Rosuvastatin + Ezetimibe
Rosuvastatin + ezetimibe uses
Rosuvastatin+Ezetimibe is used in the treatment of high cholesterol.
How rosuvastatin + ezetimibe works
This is a combination of Rosuvastatin and Ezetimibe to lower high cholesterol. Rosuvastatin reduces cholesterol production in the liver by inhibiting the HMG-CoA reductase enzyme, leading to lower "bad" LDL cholesterol levels. Ezetimibe complements this by blocking the absorption of cholesterol in the intestines. Together, these actions effectively reduce cholesterol levels and help manage the risk of cardiovascular diseases.
Common side effects of rosuvastatin + ezetimibe
Muscle pain, Upper respiratory tract infection, Nausea, Back pain, Pain in extremity, Fatigue, Increased transaminase level in blood, Rash, Protein in urine, Anaphylactic reaction, Low blood platelets, Muscle damage, Rhabdomyolysis, Immune-mediated necrotizing myopathy, Blood in urine, Headache, Joint pain, Diarrhea
Available Medicine for Rosuvastatin + Ezetimibe
Expert advice for Rosuvastatin + Ezetimibe
- You have been prescribed Rosuvastatin + Ezetimibe for the treatment of high cholesterol.
- Take it in addition to regular exercise and low-fat diet to lower levels of fat in the blood.
- It can be taken with or without food.
- Notify your doctor if you experience muscle symptoms (pain or weakness), particularly if accompanied with fever.
- Notify your doctor if you experience stomach pain, loss of hunger, a sick feeling or dark urine.