Lipi EZ 40 Tablet
- Manufacturer : Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
- Composition : Atorvastatin 40mg, Ezetimibe 10mg
- Generally Prescribed For : Control Cholesterol Levels
- Estimated Price : ₹308.00 For 10 Tablets Strip
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Uses of Lipi EZ 40 Tablet
Lipi EZ 40 Tablet is used for the treatment or prevention of the following disease(s):Control Cholesterol Levels
Side effects of Lipi EZ 40 Tablet
The most common side effects of Lipi EZ 40 Tablet are - Headache, Altered Refraction, Dry Eyes, Dry Mouth, Glaucoma, Glossitis, Hearing Loss, Lip Swelling, Loss of Taste, Constipation, Diarrhea, Duodenal or Stomach UlcersThese side effects can usually occur in patients. However, these are only indicative and not all patients will experience them.
Precautions while using Lipi EZ 40 Tablet
Do not use Lipi EZ 40 Tablet if you are allergic to - Atorvastatin, EzetimibeIf you have heart disease, liver or kidney disease, drug or alcohol addiction, consult your doctor before using Lipi EZ 40 Tablet.
If you are allergic to any medicine or food, consult your doctor before using this medicine.
Use this medicine under the supervision of your doctor.
To avoid an adverse reaction, consult your doctor if you are already taking other medicines.
How Lipi EZ 40 Tablet works
Lipi EZ 40 Tablet contains - Atorvastatin, EzetimibeAtorvastatin reduces plasma cholesterol and lipoprotein levels by inhibiting HMG-CoA reductase and cholesterol synthesis in the liver and by increasing the number of LDL receptors on liver cells to enhance LDL uptake and breakdown.
Ezetimibe is a drug that reduces cholesterol levels in the bloodstream. It does this in a different way to statins (the most commonly-prescribed cholesterol drugs). Statins work by inhibiting the rate at which cholesterol is manufactured in the liver, while ezetimibe impairs the absorption of cholesterol from the gut.
Dosage of Lipi EZ 40 Tablet
The dosage of Lipi EZ 40 Tablet depends on many factors such as the patient age, health, medical condition or history of the patient and many other conditions.Please use this medicine as prescribed by your doctor.
Overdose of Lipi EZ 40 Tablet
If you forget to take a dose of Lipi EZ 40 Tablet, do not take two doses at the same time, there is a risk of overdose.If you notice any unusual reaction in your body after taking this medicine, contact your doctor immediately or call your local medical emergency number.
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Interaction
Drug :- amlodipine, cimetidine, clarithromycin, diltiazem, erythromycin, itraconazole, ritonavir with saquinavir: Increased atorvastatin level.antacid, colestipol, efavirenz, rifampin: Possibly decreased blood atorvastatin level azole antifungals, clarithromycin, cyclosporine, erythromycin, fibric acid derivatives, lopinavir with ritonavir, niacin at dosage used for lipid modification, nicotinic acid, ritonavir with saquinavir: Increased risk of severe myopathy or rhabdomyolysis. cyclosporine: Increased atorvastatin bioavailability and risk of adverse reactions.
digoxin: Possibly increased blood digoxin level, causing toxicity.
oral contraceptives such as ethinyl estradiol and norethindrone: Increased hormone level.
Food :- grapefruit juice more than 1.2 L daily: Increased blood atorvastatin level.
About Author
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Dr. Naresh Dang, MD Dr. Naresh Dang is an MD in Internal Medicine. He has special interest in the field of Diabetes, and has over two decades of professional experience i...
Dr. Naresh Dang, MD Dr. Naresh Dang is an MD in Internal Medicine. He has special interest in the field of Diabetes, and has over two decades of professional experience in his chosen field of specialty. Dr. Dang is an expert in the managememnt of Diabetes, Hypertension and Lipids. He also provides consultation for Life Style Management.
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