Blood Pressure/Cholesterol

Vytorin (Ezetimibe / Simvastatin)

Vytorin (Ezetimibe Simvastatin /), total cholesterol, LDL-cholesterol and triglycerides and increase HDL-cholesterol of less use.

20 mg dose of Vytorin (ezetimibe 10 mg and 10 mg simvastatin) and 30-mg dose (10 mg and ezetimibe 20 mg simvastatin) is available.

Vytorin 10/80 mg and 10/10 mg recommended dose range of once-daily, evening or through the food. Treatment is usually started 10/20 mg / day, but people who have a 55% reduction in LDL cholesterol can be started if needed 10/40 mg / day.

Vytorin reduces total cholesterol and low density lipoprotein cholesterol, although it increases HDL cholesterol. Simvastatin Vytorin part of the class of drugs called HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors, which are usually "statins" has said belongs to. It also increases HDL-cholesterol. This does not affect the absorption of triglycerides. Vytorin was adopted by the FDA in July 2004. Raising HDL cholesterol levels also may slow coronary artery disease. Lower LDL cholesterol levels slows and may even heart disease. Vytorin Ezetimibe part of blocking the absorption of cholesterol, cholesterol in the intestine, including food, reduce blood cholesterol. Vytorin (Zetia) and ezetimibe, simvastatin (Zocor) combination is used to treat high cholesterol in the blood. Statins lower total and LDL-cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood. LDL-cholesterol in coronary heart disease is believed to be an important factor. Statins (HMG-CoA reductase) in the liver that produces cholesterol, reduce cholesterol by blocking an enzyme.

Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next scheduled dose. Missed dose as soon as you remember. Missed dose Do not take a double dose.

Vytorin should be stored at room temperature, 20-25 degrees Celsius (68-77 degrees F).

Ezetimibe / simvastatin First, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you think that you are allergic, or other drugs are called statins, or if you have any other allergies. Severe muscle damage, which is rare, developing sometimes can lead to serious kidney problems (side of handout for this section). Be careful when using this drug in the elderly because they are more sensitive to side effects, especially muscle damage may be recommended. Before you stop your treatment with your doctor immediately if you understand any of the following conditions: major surgery, trauma, severe illness (eg sepsis or severe metabolic, endocrine or electrolyte disorders), very low blood pressure, uncontrolled seizures. The drug is usually temporary, if you have a condition that may increase the risk of developing kidney problems have stopped. One of these drugs (simvastatin) may harm your unborn baby. If a drug that is excreted in breast milk is not known. It should not be used during pregnancy. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding. Before this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially: heart disease, liver, kidney, thyroid gland (hypothyroidism), thyroid gland, poorly controlled diabetes, history of alcohol use. This medicine if you have certain illnesses should not be. If you are pregnant or think you might be pregnant, inform your doctor as soon as you can. Drugs similar to simvastatin passes into breast milk, the drug's potential adverse effects on the infant during breast-feeding, because simvastatin, ezetimibe / do not want to use. Daily use of alcohol may increase your chances of serious side effects. Before using this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are: active liver disease. Limit alcoholic beverages. It is recommended that young girls and women of childbearing age use effective contraception to prevent pregnancy while taking this medicine.