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Ezecor is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. The alternative uses of Ezecor have also been explained below.
The right dosage of Ezecor depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Ezecor also has some side effects, the most common being Headache, Nasopharyngitis, Diarrhoea. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Ezecor as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Ezecor 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 Ezecor is Unknown for pregnant women and Moderate for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Ezecor's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Ezecor related warnings section.
Ezecor is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Liver Disease, Alcoholism are examples of such conditions. The section on Ezecor contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug reaction of Ezecor with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Ezecor, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Ezecor is used to treat the following -
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
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Ezecor is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Ezecor safe for pregnant women?
No research has not been done till date on the safety of Ezecor for pregnant women. So its effects on pregnant women are unknown.
Is the use of Ezecor safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women may feel side effects of Ezecor. If you see any side effects, stop taking Ezecor immediately and talk to your doctor. Take Ezecor again, only after your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Ezecor on the Kidneys?
There can be some harmful effects on your kidneys after taking Ezecor. If you witness any side effects, discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Ezecor on the Liver?
The liver can be affected by Ezecor. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Ezecor only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Ezecor on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Ezecor on the heart have been reported.
Ezecor should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Ezecor unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Ezecor habit forming or addictive?
Ezecor does not cause addiction.
Interaction between Food and Ezecor
Eating certain foods may increase the time it takes Ezecor to have an effect. You should consult your doctor about it.
Interaction between Alcohol and Ezecor
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Ezecor with alcohol will be.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience
References
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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
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