Buy Ranbaxy Zeteze SM 10/20mg Tablet 30s- Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Instructions

How To Use Ranbaxy Zeteze SM 10/20mg Tablet 30s

This medicine is for oral use only. Swallow this medication as a whole with water. Do not chew, crush or break it. It is better to take this medication at a fixed time each day if it is indicated for everyday use.

Brands

Ranbaxy

Active Ingredient

ezetimibe simvastatin

Manufactured by

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Limited

Side Effects

As with all medications, you may experience some side effects. Not everyone experiences it. This is not a cause for concern. However, it is so that you are aware of it.

Headache, Myalgia, Abdominal pain, Diarrhea, Fatigue, Chest pain, Rash

Headache, Nausea, Dizziness, GI disturbances, Rash, Jaundice, Visual disturbances, Sexual dysfunction

Warning Precautions

Alcohol Warning (Not Advisable)

It is safe to consume Ranbaxy Zeteze SM 10/20mg Tablet 30s with alcohol. It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Ranbaxy Zeteze SM 10/20mg Tablet 30s because it may worsen your hepatic condition. Please consult your doctor for more details.

Pregnancy Warning (Not Safe - High Risk)

Ranbaxy Zeteze SM 10/20mg Tablet 30s may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown side effects on the fetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable even with the risk. Please consult your doctor.Both studies in animal and human studies show fetal risk for the mothers who are taking Ranbaxy Zeteze SM 10/20mg Tablet 30s. It is not recommended to be used during pregnancy.

Breastfeeding Warning (Not Advisable)

No academic reports explaining the use of Ranbaxy Zeteze SM 10/20mg Tablet 30s for breastfeeding mothers have been located. However, if Ranbaxy Zeteze SM 10/20mg Tablet 30s is taken by breastfeeding mothers, the nursing infant should be closely monitored for any adverse reactions.Ranbaxy Zeteze SM 10/20mg Tablet 30s is contraindicated for breastfeeding mothers. Please consult your doctors to see any other alternative drugs available.

Driving Warning (Generally Safe)

Ranbaxy Zeteze SM 10/20mg Tablet 30s usually does not affect the ability to drive. Do not drive unless you are feeling well.Ranbaxy Zeteze SM 10/20mg Tablet 30s usually does not affect the ability to drive. Do not drive unless you are feeling well.

Kidney Warning (Use With Care)

Ranbaxy Zeteze SM 10/20mg Tablet 30s should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Ranbaxy Zeteze SM 10/20mg Tablet 30s may be needed. Please consult your doctor.No dose adjustment is needed for patients with mild and moderate kidney insufficiency. However, if the creatinine clearance is less than 30 mL/min, dose adjustment may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver Warning (Use With Care)

Ranbaxy Zeteze SM 10/20mg Tablet 30s is not recommended in patients with moderate and severe liver disease; Child Pugh Score > 7. Please consult your doctor.Ranbaxy Zeteze SM 10/20mg Tablet 30s is contraindicated for patients with active liver disease. However, if the patients are not in the active phase, Ranbaxy Zeteze SM 10/20mg Tablet 30s can be prescribed but with dosage adjustments. Please consult your doctor for more details.

Quick Tips

In addition to regular exercise and low-fat diet, Zeteze 10/20mg tablet is taken.
Contact your doctor if you have symptoms of muscle pain or weakness, particularly if you have fever.
Do not stop taking drugs immediately without talking to your doctor.

What If You Forget To Take

If you miss a dose of Zeteze 10/20mg Tablet, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.

FAQ

Does Ranbaxy Zeteze SM 10/20mg Tablet 30s cause muscle weakness?

Muscle weakness may occur when Ranbaxy Zeteze SM 10/20mg Tablet 30s is used with a statin. It is also common for muscle weakness to occur when Ranbaxy Zeteze SM 10/20mg Tablet 30s is taken alone. Consult your doctor if you experience any pain or muscle weakness.

What should be avoided while taking Ranbaxy Zeteze SM 10/20mg Tablet 30s?

It is best to avoid foods that are fried, high in salt content and also high in calories when taking Ranbaxy Zeteze SM 10/20mg Tablet 30s.

Will taking Ranbaxy Zeteze SM 10/20mg Tablet 30s increase my chances of diabetes?

If you're at a high risk of developing type 2 diabetes, taking statins may slightly increase this risk. This is because statins can marginally raise your blood sugar levels. If you already have type 2 diabetes, your doctor may advise you to monitor your blood sugar levels during the first few months of taking Ranbaxy Zeteze SM 10/20mg Tablet 30s. This risk, however, is outweighed by the reduction in vascular risk with statins and therefore should not be a reason for stopping statin treatment

Why does Ranbaxy Zeteze SM 10/20mg Tablet 30s make me tired?

The reason why Ranbaxy Zeteze SM 10/20mg Tablet 30s makes you tired is because it reduces the energy supply to the muscles in the body. However, the exact reason behind this is Ranbaxy Zeteze SM 10/20mg Tablet 30s causes myopathy. Generalized fatigue occurs more often in people with heart disease or those suffering from liver illness. Ranbaxy Zeteze SM 10/20mg Tablet 30s also causes muscle weakness which further worsens the tiredness. Therefore, if you feel tired while taking Ranbaxy Zeteze SM 10/20mg Tablet 30s consult your doctor.

If I wish to stop consuming Ranbaxy Zeteze SM 10/20mg Tablet 30s, do I have to gradually reduce the dosage or can I stop taking it completely?

This medication should not be stopped abruptly because it is usually prescribed for long-term conditions. You should consult your doctor before making any changes to your medication. If you experience unwanted side effects from taking this medicine, consult your doctor immediately as a precaution.

Does grapefruit juice effect my medicine?

Ranbaxy Zeteze SM 10/20mg Tablet 30s interacts with grapefruit juice if you drink it in large quantities as it increases the bioavailability of the medication. It is recommended that grapefruit juice is to be avoided or the dosage of Ranbaxy Zeteze SM 10/20mg Tablet 30s be adjusted accordingly.

References

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2. Malloy MJ, Kane JP. Agents Used in Dyslipidemia. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. p. 616.

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4. Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. p. 529.

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