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About Atorec EZ Tablet

ATORVASTATIN+EZETIMIBE belongs to a class of medications called HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors (statins)’ and ‘sterol absorption inhibitor’ ATORVASTATIN+EZETIMIBE is primarily used to treat high cholesterol levels. Dyslipidaemia (high cholesterol level) is the deposition of unhealthy levels of fats (lipid) in the blood. In this condition, there is always a high level of low-density lipoprotein (LDL or bad cholesterol), triglycerides (TG), and a low level of high-density lipoprotein (HDL or good cholesterol).

ATORVASTATIN+EZETIMIBE is a combination of two medicines: Atorvastatin (HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors (statins)) and Ezetimibe (sterol absorption inhibitor). Atorvastatin helps to decrease the production of cholesterol that may build up on the blood vessels (arteries) of the heart, brain, and other parts of the body. By lowering cholesterol levels, they help prevent the chance of having heart diseases such as heart attacks and strokes in the future. On the other hand, Ezetimibe is a cholesterol absorption inhibitor that avoids the absorption of cholesterol from the intestines. Together, they provide a better decrease in cholesterol in your body.

Uses of Atorec EZ Tablet

Lowering of an increased level of cholesterol.

Medicinal Benefits of Atorec EZ Tablet

ATORVASTATIN+EZETIMIBE taken with dietary measures helps in the treatment of high cholesterol especially for heart patients when initial dietary measures fail to lower cholesterol. ATORVASTATIN+EZETIMIBE contains Atorvastatin which helps lower the bad cholesterol (LDL) and increases the level of good cholesterol (HDL) in the state of dyslipidemia or hyperlipidemia. ATORVASTATIN+EZETIMIBE also lowers the amount of fat or cholesterol deposition (plaque) in the arteries of the heart thereby reducing the chance of having a heart attack or stroke in the future. ATORVASTATIN+EZETIMIBE contains Ezetimibe which is a cholesterol absorption inhibitor that avoids absorption of cholesterol from the intestines. Together, they provide a better decrease in cholesterol in your body.

Directions for Use

Your doctor will advise you how often you take your tablets on the basis of your medical condition. Take ATORVASTATIN+EZETIMIBE with or without food. Swallow the tablet with a full glass of water. Do not crush, chew, or break it. It is preferable to take the drug at the same time every day for better results.

Side Effects of Atorec EZ Tablet

• Nausea
• Stomach pain
• Constipation
• Muscle pain
• Headache
• Increased glucose level in blood
• Increased liver enzymes.

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In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. You should contact a doctor before if you have liver or kidney problems, severe lung disease. If you have a muscle problem, inform your doctor. Do not take this ATORVASTATIN+EZETIMIBE if you have a previous heart attack or stroke caused by bleeding in the brain, have hypothyroidism, drink more than 2 servings of alcohol per day, and have a muscle disorder (fibromyalgia). The efficiency of ATORVASTATIN+EZETIMIBE can be increased by taking low fat or cholesterol-containing food and drinks. ATORVASTATIN+EZETIMIBE is not safe for children as safety and efficacy of ATORVASTATIN+EZETIMIBE in children have not established. ATORVASTATIN+EZETIMIBE has Ezetimibe which contains a sugar called lactose. If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, talk to your doctor before taking this ATORVASTATIN+EZETIMIBE. If you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, then immediately inform your doctor because ATORVASTATIN+EZETIMIBE contains Atorvastatin that may harm an unborn baby. If you are a breastfeeding mother, then immediately contact your doctor as it is unknown if this ATORVASTATIN+EZETIMIBE passes into breast milk.

Drug-Drug Interaction:

This medicine may have interaction with antifungal medicines (Posaconazole), HIV medicines (ritonavir, Atazanavir), other cholesterol-lowering pills (gemfibrozil), antibiotics (daptomycin, telithromycin), medicines for reducing immune system (cyclosporine), hepatitis C medicines (telaprevir, glecaprevir + pibrentasvir).