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Ezitrol is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. High Cholesterol are some of its major therapeutic uses. The alternative uses of Ezitrol have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Ezitrol. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
The most common side effects of Ezitrol are Joint aches, Limb Pain, Respiratory tract infection. While these are the most often observed Ezitrol side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Ezitrol normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Ezitrol is Unknown for pregnant women and Moderate for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Ezitrol related warnings talks about Ezitrol's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Ezitrol contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Ezitrol have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
You should also be aware that Ezitrol is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Ezitrol is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Ezitrol is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Ezitrol safe for pregnant women?
No research has been done to ascertain the safety of Ezitrol in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, it is best to ask a doctor to know if you can take it.
Is the use of Ezitrol safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women may feel side effects of Ezitrol. If you see any side effects, stop taking Ezitrol immediately and talk to your doctor. Take Ezitrol again, only after your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Ezitrol on the Kidneys?
Ezitrol may cause harmful effects on kidney. if you feel its having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Ezitrol on the Liver?
Ezitrol may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Ezitrol on the Heart?
Ezitrol has very mild side effects on the heart.
Ezitrol should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Ezitrol unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Ezitrol habit forming or addictive?
Ezitrol does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Ezitrol since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
Yes, Ezitrol is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Ezitrol for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Ezitrol
Taking Ezitrol with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Ezitrol
Information about the interaction of Ezitrol and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Zetia® (ezetimibe)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 641
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 545-546