Zetica

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Here is the some steps to help you to save money on Zetica purchase.

• Read drug prescription
• What is Zetica
• Zetica side effects
• Zetica dosing
• Compare prices at online shops
• Select the most affordable brand or generic drug
• Frequently asked Questions
• Who should not take Zetica?
• What other drugs will affect Zetica?
• How should I take Zetica?
• Zetica reviews

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What is Zetica

Zetica reduces the amount of cholesterol absorbed by the body.
Zetica is used to treat high cholesterol. Zetica is sometimes given with other cholesterol-lowering medications.
Zetica may also be used for other purposes not listed in Zetica guide.

Zetica side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as:

• unusual muscle weakness, tenderness, or pain;
• nausea, stomach pain, low fever, loss of appetite, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice ;
• chest pain;
• pancreatitis (severe pain in your upper stomach spreading to your back, nausea and vomiting, fast heart rate); or
• fever, sore throat, and headache with a severe blistering, peeling, and red skin rash.

Less serious side effects may include:

• numbness or tingly feeling;
• mild stomach pain, diarrhea;
• tired feeling;
• headache;
• dizziness;
• depressed mood;
• runny or stuffy nose, cold symptoms;
• joint pain, back pain; or
• cough.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
See also: Side effects (in more detail)

Zetica dosing

Usual Adult Dose for Hyperlipidemia:

10 mg once a day with or without food.

Usual Adult Dose for Sitosterolemia:

10 mg once a day with or without food.

Active ingredients: Ezetimibe

Compare prices at online shops

Strength	Quantity	Price, USD	Country
Delta (Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd.)
10 mg	10 Tablet	$1.75	India

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References

1. Dailymed."Ezetimibe: dailymed provides trustworthy information about marketed drugs in the united states. dailymed is the official provider of fda label information (package inserts).". https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailym... (accessed August 28, 2018).
2. "Ezetimibe". https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/co... (accessed August 28, 2018).
3. "Ezetimibe". http://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB0097... (accessed August 28, 2018).

Zetica - Frequently asked Questions

Can Zetica be stopped immediately or do I have to stop the consumption gradually to ween off?

In some cases, it always advisable to stop the intake of some medicines gradually because of the rebound effect of the medicine.

It's wise to get in touch with your doctor as a professional advice is needed in this case regarding your health, medications and further recommendation to give you a stable health condition.

Who should not take Zetica?

You should not use this medication if you are allergic to Zetica, or if you have liver disease.

If you have any of these other conditions, you may need a dose adjustment or special tests to safely use this medication:

• kidney disease;

• a thyroid disorder; or

• if you use steroid medicine or hormones (including birth control pills).

In rare cases, cholesterol-lowering medication can cause a condition that results in the breakdown of skeletal muscle tissue. This condition can lead to kidney failure. Call your doctor at once if you have unexplained muscle pain or tenderness, muscle weakness, fever or flu symptoms, and dark colored urine.

FDA pregnancy category C. It is not known whether Zetica is harmful to an unborn baby. Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment.

It is not known whether Zetica passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

Older adults may be more likely to have side effects from this medicine.

What other drugs will affect Zetica?

Before taking Zetica, tell your doctor if you are using any of the following drugs:

• cholestyramine (Prevalite, Questran);

• colestipol (Colestid);

• colesevelam (Welchol);

• gemfibrozil (Lopid);

• cyclosporine (Neoral, Sandimmune, Gengraf); or

• a blood thinner such as warfarin (Coumadin).

This list is not complete and there may be other drugs that can interact with Zetica. Tell your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you use. This includes vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start using a new medication without telling your doctor.

How should I take Zetica?

Take this medication exactly as it was prescribed for you. Do not take the medication in larger amounts, or take it for longer than recommended by your doctor. Follow the directions on your prescription label.

Zetica is usually taken once a day, with or without food. Try to take Zetica at the same time each day.

Some cholesterol medications should not be taken at the same time. Do not take Zetica with cholestyramine, colestipol (Colestid), or colesevelam (Welchol). Wait at least 4 hours after taking any of these medicines before you take Zetica. You may also take Zetica 2 hours before taking any of these other medicines.

Zetica may be taken at the same time with fenofibrate (Antara, Lipofen, Lofibra, TriCor, Triglide), or with any of the "statin" drugs such as lovastatin (Mevacor), simvastatin (Zocor), pravastatin (Pravachol), fluvastatin (Lescol), or atorvastatin (Lipitor).

It may take up to 2 weeks of using this medicine before your cholesterol levels improve. For best results, keep using the medication as directed. Your cholesterol will need to be measured using blood tests at regular intervals. Do not miss any scheduled visits to your doctor.

Zetica is only part of a complete program of treatment that also includes diet, exercise, and weight control. Follow your diet, medication, and exercise routines very closely.

Store Zetica at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

Can Zetica be taken or consumed while pregnant?

Please visit your doctor for a recommendation as such case requires special attention.

Can Zetica be taken for nursing mothers or during breastfeeding?

Kindly explain your state and condition to your doctor and seek medical advice from an expert.

Reviews

Following the study conducted by gmedication.com on Zetica, the result is highlighted below. However, it must be clearly stated that the survey and result is based solely on the perception and impression of visitors and users of the website as well as consumers of Zetica. We, therefore, urge readers not to base their medical judgment strictly on the result of this study but on test/diagnosis duly conducted by a certified medical practitioners or physician.

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The information was verified by Dr. Vishal Pawar, MD Pharmacology