Eztarica 10MG Tab

Composition

Ezetimibe 10 mg tablet

Uses of Eztarica 10MG Tab

Used to lower elevated cholesterol levels (hypercholesterolaemia), including primary hypercholesterolaemia and mixed dyslipidaemia; may be used alone or with a statin to reduce LDL-C and total cholesterol.

• •Lowers LDL (bad) cholesterol
• •Reduces total cholesterol
• •Adjunct to diet and exercise for dyslipidaemia
• •Can be combined with statins for greater LDL reduction
• •Helps reduce cardiovascular risk as part of lipid management

How it works

Ezetimibe selectively inhibits intestinal absorption of cholesterol at the brush border of the small intestine (NPC1L1 transporter). This reduces the delivery of cholesterol to the liver, leading to increased clearance of LDL cholesterol from the blood.

Directions for use

Tablet for oral use. Take once daily at the same time each day, with or without food, as prescribed. If taken with a bile acid sequestrant (e.g., cholestyramine), take ezetimibe at least 2 hours before or 4 hours after the sequestrant.

Side effects

Common side effects of Eztarica 10MG Tab may include:

• •Headache
• •diarrhoea
• •abdominal pain
• •flatulence