Etimibe Tablet
Prescription Required
Prescription Required
Etimibe Benefits & Uses
Etimibe is used to treat the following -
Etimibe Dosage & How to Take
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.
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Ingredients of Etimibe
Etimibe Side Effects
Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Etimibe is used -
- Joint aches
- Limb Pain
- Sinus inflammation
- Diarrhoea
- Respiratory tract infection
- Nausea or vomiting
- Rash
- Pancreatic inflammation
- Angioedema Severe
- Indigestion Rare
- Infection
- Back Pain Mild
- Pharyngitis
- Fatigue Mild
- Cough Mild
- Influenza like symptoms
- Abdominal Pain Mild
- Increased Liver Enzymes
Etimibe Related Warnings
Is the use of Etimibe safe for pregnant women?
No research has been done to ascertain the safety of Etimibe in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, it is best to ask a doctor to know if you can take it.
UnknownIs the use of Etimibe safe during breastfeeding?
Etimibe can cause moderate side effects on breastfeeding women. If you feel its side effects, then stop taking this drug and consult your doctor. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises to do so.
ModerateWhat is the effect of Etimibe on the Kidneys?
There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Etimibe. If you observe any such side effects, stop taking this drug. Consume this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
ModerateWhat is the effect of Etimibe on the Liver?
There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Etimibe. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
ModerateWhat is the effect of Etimibe on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Etimibe on the heart have been reported.
MildSevere Interaction of Etimibe with Other Drugs
Etimibe should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Etimibe Contraindications
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Etimibe unless your doctor advises you to do so -
- Liver Disease
- Kidney Disease
Frequently asked Questions about Etimibe
Is this Etimibe habit forming or addictive?
Etimibe is not addictive in nature.
NoIs it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Etimibe as it does not make you drowsy.
SafeIs it safe?
Etimibe is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Safe, but take only on Doctor's adviseIs it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Etimibe in mental disorders is not effective.
NoEtimibe Interactions with Food and Alcohol
Interaction between Food and Etimibe
When consumed with certain foods, Etimibe may take longer to have an effect. Contact your doctor about this.
MildInteraction between Alcohol and Etimibe
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Etimibe with alcohol.
Unknown
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
