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Eurostat-e drug belongs to the cardiovascular group, has the active ingredients Atorvastatin 10mg, Ezetimibe 10mg. Atorvastatin is recommended for first-line treatment of lipid lowering. The correct use of drugs, indications and times will increase the effectiveness of cholesterol-lowering and limit the side effects of the drug.
1. What is Eurostat-e?
Eurostat-e 10mg is a combination of 2 active ingredients, Atorvastatin 10mg and Ezetimibe 10mg. Ezetimibe works to reduce cholesterol that the body absorbs from the diet. Atorvastatin belongs to a group of drugs known as "Statins", which work to reduce the amount of cholesterol made by the liver.A combination of a proper diet and use of the preparation Eurostat-e helps to reduce cholesterol and "bad" fats. " (such as triglycerides, LDL) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood. Lowering "bad" cholesterol and triglycerides, increasing "good" cholesterol reduces the risk of heart disease and helps prevent stroke or pain heart.
2. Indications for the drug Eurostat-e
Eurostat-e as an adjunct to diet reduces elevated total cholesterol (total C), low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), apolipoprotein B (Apo B), triglycerides (TG) and cholesterol non-HDL-C low-density lipoprotein (HDL-C) cholesterol to increase high-density lipoprotein (HDL-C) cholesterol in patients with primary or mixed hyperlipidemia.
3. Instructions on how to use the medicine and the dose
How to use:
Use water to drink the whole pill; Do not crush, dissolve or chew the tablet before taking it. Dosage:
The allowable dose of Eurostat-e is 10 mg/day to 80 mg/day. Maximum of 80 mg/day; The recommended starting dose is 10 mg/day or 20 mg/day; Take a single dose at any time of the day, with or without food. The recommended starting dose for patients requiring greater LDL-C reduction (greater than 55%) is 40 mg/day. After using Eurostat-e, lipid levels should be monitored for 2 weeks or more and dosage adjusted accordingly. How to handle a missed dose or overdose:
When you miss a dose:
During use, if you forget, take the missed dose as soon as possible. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next dose as scheduled; Never double a dose to make up for a missed dose. In case of overdose:
If you exceed the prescribed dose, immediately contact the nearest medical center for timely treatment.
4. Undesirable effects
Eurostat-e is a prescription drug because the doctor will judge the benefits to outweigh the risks of side effects. There are many cases of using this drug without serious side effects; Atorvastatin causes mild memory problems or confusion: Very little amount; Statins can cause or worsen diabetes : Rarely; This medicine rarely causes muscle problems (rhabdomyolysis and autoimmune myopathy). Tell your treating doctor immediately if any dangerous symptoms appear during treatment and if symptoms such as muscle aches/pain/weakness (especially fever or unusual tiredness), appear kidney problems (such as a change in the amount of urine) that persist after your doctor stops this medicine.
5. Notes when using drugs
Avoid eating grapefruit or drinking grapefruit juice while using Eurostat-e. Increased risk of side effects when combining grapefruit with the drug Eurostat-e; Bile acid sequestrants (such as Cholestyramine or Colestipol) when used in combination with Ezetimibe/Atorvastatin may interfere with drug absorption. Therefore, Eurostat-e should be administered at least 2-4 hours after administration of the bile acid sequestrant.
6. Drug interactions
The effect of the drug or the risk of serious side effects increases when a drug interaction occurs; Some drugs that can interact with Eurostat-e include: Daptomycin, Gemfibrozil; Other drugs that may affect the elimination of Atorvastatin from the muscle such as Cyclosporine, Glecaprevir, Pibrentasvir, Telaprevir, Telithromycin, Ritonavir; Do not take any red yeast rice products while you are taking Ezetimibe/Atorvastatin because some red yeast rice products may also contain a statin called Lovastatin. It may increase your risk of serious muscle and liver problems.
7. Be careful when using drugs
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to Ezetimibe or Atorvastatin; or if you have any other allergies; Information about medical history, especially liver disease, kidney disease, alcohol use; Limit alcoholic beverages. Alcoholics may have an increased risk of liver problems, especially when combined with this medicine; Drug side effects, especially muscle problems, older adults may be more sensitive; Do not use Eurostat-e for pregnant women because it causes birth defects. Must avoid pregnancy while being treated with this medicine; Since the drug may pass into breast milk, it is recommended that Eurostat-e be avoided or avoided during breast-feeding. The article is for reference only. You should follow the treatment and instructions of your doctor for the best effect of the drug and limit the unwanted effects caused by the drug.
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