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Drug Etivas 10 drug subclass used in the treatment of cardiovascular disease. When using the drug, it is necessary to have a doctor's prescription and regular check-ups to avoid side effects. Here is some information to help readers better understand what Etivas 10 is.
1. Uses of Etivas 10
Etivas 10 drug has the main ingredients Simvastatin and Ezetimibe. Medicines can be used as additional treatment for problems such as primary hypercholesterolemia. In some cases, patients with manifestations of hyperlipidemia in the blood mixture were also treated with drugs.
2. Dosage and how to use Etivas 10
Etivas 10 is only used for people from the adult age, note not to use for children. If the patient is prescribed Etivas 10, the diet should be combined before and during the duration of treatment with the drug. The initial test results will be the basis of assessment to help the doctor make the right dose for the patient. You only need to take a single dose in the evening.
Dosage of Etivas 10 is quite complicated, you will hardly know how to use it without asking and visiting the hospital. Different degrees of disease are also prescribed by different doctors. Therefore, there are many factors that change the dose of Etivas 10 in the range of 10 - 80 mg. It is recommended to ask the doctor directly after the medical examination and confirm the cause of need for treatment.
3. Notes before taking Etivas 10
Cases of contraindications to the use of Etivas 10
Patients who are found to be allergic to any of the components of the drug should avoid using it in the first place With liver patients should not use it, especially when the indicators Serum tests show signs of instability Women who are pregnant or breast-feeding do not use cholesterol-lowering drugs Women planning to become pregnant should avoid Vivas 10 Avoid concomitant use with drugs inhibitors such as ketoconazole, itraconazole, voriconazole, posaconazole, clarithromycin, erythromycin, telithromycin, HIV proteases (eg, nelfinavir), telaprevir, boceprevir, nefazodone, and drugs containing cobicistat. The case of patients with rhabdomyolysis should be reviewed before prescribing. At the same time you may consider monitoring the creatine kinase rate in the following cases:
Patients at risk of renal impairment or hereditary have this condition Patients with impaired liver function Patients with frequent use Use of alcoholic beverages Elderly after age 65 People with muscle pain after using Etivas 10 Etivas 10 should not be used in patients with severe hepatic impairment because of the potential for unpredictable effects. In patients with diagnosed or confirmed diabetes should rely on the mass index and glycemic index to consider calculating. If you are using the drug or before taking Etivas 10, the patient is found to have interstitial pneumonia should not continue using the drug.
Etivas 10 contains lactose. If you are lactose intolerant, you should not take Etivas 10. Lactose malabsorption can lead to disturbances in the body's ability to absorb and metabolize. To determine you should go to the hospital for an exclusion test before taking the drug Or talk to your doctor for specific instructions.
4. Side effects of Etivas 10
Muscle aches Increased muscle and liver related indices Dizziness Headache Indigestion Abdominal pain Bloating Vomiting Nausea Rash Rash Joint pain Back pain Neck pain Peripheral edema Discomfort Fatigue Sleep disturbances Sleep Anemia Decreased platelets Ease of injury or hematoma Memory impairment Numbness of hands and feet High fever Persistent cough Shortness of breath Constipation Pancreatitis Hepatitis Hair loss Tendon weakness Cramps Loss of appetite Male sexual dysfunction Increased blood pressure Obesity Diabetes In addition you may be sensitive to the drug leading to allergies causing swelling around the face. In addition, drug allergies can also be accompanied by some of the above reactions that are harmful to health. Some cases of allergic reactions on the skin are easily detected with the naked eye and handled promptly.
If in the process of using the drug detect that the body has the above symptoms or signs of an allergy, please quickly go to the hospital to check. In the absence of abnormal signs, do not be subjective, always check your health periodically.
5. Interactions with Etivas 10
Etivas 10 can interact with some drugs that are dangerous for the main user, so you need to be very careful when using. In some cases, the body is the environment that catalyzes the antagonism of the ingredients of the drugs used together. Especially anticoagulants and grapefruit juice you should not use together with Etivas 10 to avoid interactions.
In addition, you need to bring medical records to the doctor to see. Show your doctor your prescription and list of medications you are taking. The doctor will only prescribe drugs that can interact with Etivas 10 again. After that, they can consider adjusting to avoid interactions with health.
Above is some information about Etivas 10 for your reference to make the drug process more effective.
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