Blood Pressure/Cholesterol

Use of Vytorin (ezetimibe / simvastatin)

Use of Vytorin (ezetimibe / simvastatin) is used to lower total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol and triglycerides, raise HDL cholesterol.

Vytorin can be in the 20 mg (10 mg and 10 mg ezetimiba simvastatin) and 30 mg dose (10 mg and 20 mg ezetimiba simvastatin).

Treatment usually begins with 10/20 mg / day, more than 55% of people who need to reduce LDL cholesterol can begin to 10/40 mg daily. The recommended dose range of Vytorin is 10/10 mg to 10/80 mg, is administered once a day or night food.

Ezetimib use of Vytorin lowers blood components absorption of cholesterol, prevent cholesterol, including dietary cholesterol from the intestinal tract. Vytorin to lower total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol increased, while high density lipoprotein cholesterol. U.S. FDA approved Vytorin in July 2004. Increase high-density lipoprotein cholesterol may also slow coronary artery disease. They also increase high-density lipoprotein cholesterol. Vytorin is a combination of ezetimiba (Zetia) and simvastatin (Zocor), for the treatment of high blood cholesterol levels. Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol is an important cause of coronary artery disease. Statins reduce cholesterol by blocking enzymes in the liver (the HMG - CoA reductase) of cholesterol . Simvastatin Vytorin belongs to a class composition of drugs called HMG - CoA reductase, commonly referred to as "statins." This does not affect the absorption of triglycerides. Statins reduce total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol and triglycerides. Lowering LDL cholesterol levels and may slow or even reverse coronary artery disease.

To missing doses as long as you remember. Do not put extra medicine to make up for missing doses. Jump missing dose if it is almost time for your next scheduled dose.

Vytorin's should be stored at room temperature 20-25 ℃ (68-77 degrees Fahrenheit).

This treatment should not be used during pregnancy. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding. Stop taking your medication, tell your doctor if you have the following conditions: major surgery, trauma, severe diseases (such as sepsis or severe metabolic, endocrine or electrolyte disorders), blood pressure is very low, can not control the attacks. Former ezetimib / simvastatin, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you think you have allergies or other drugs called "statins", or if you have other allergies. One of the drug (simvastatin), may harm your unborn child. Recommended for girls and women of childbearing age use effective contraceptive measures to prevent pregnancy while taking this medicine. If you are pregnant or think you might be pregnant, inform your doctor immediately. The development of severe muscle damage, which is rare, sometimes lead to serious kidney problems (see side effects, it notes). In using this medicine, consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have: active liver disease. The drug is usually suspended, if you have any condition that may increase the risk of developing kidney disease. Limit alcoholic beverages. Similar drug simvastatin will enter breast milk, potentially dangerous and harmful as drugs for infants, breastfeeding is not recommended ezetimiba / simvastatin. Daily consumption of alcohol may increase your chance of serious side effects. We recommend caution when using this drug in the elderly because they may be more sensitive to its side effects, especially muscle damage. This medicine should not be used, if you have certain medical conditions. It is not known whether or breast milk. In the use of this drug, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially: heart disease, liver disease history, kidney, thyroid gland (hypothyroidism), poorly controlled diabetes, alcohol.