Pileca EZ Tablet

Reviews How to Use Benefits Uses Side Effects

Product Info

Prescription required	Yes
Marketer	Psychotropics India Ltd
Active Ingredient	Atorvastatin (10mg) + Ezetimibe (10mg)
Storage	Store below 30°C
Habit Forming	No
Therapeutic Class	CARDIAC
User Rating	4.7
User Reviews	521

FAQ

What if you forget to take Pileca EZ?

If you miss a dose of Pileca EZ, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Pileca EZ Tablet Reviews

Pileca EZ is a medicine used to treat high cholesterol. It is a combination of two medicines that reduces "bad" cholesterol (LDL) and triglycerides (fats) levels.

Pileca EZ can be taken with or without food. You should take it regularly at evenly spaced intervals as per the schedule prescribed by your doctor. Taking it at the same time every day will help you remember to take it. The dose and duration of treatment will depend on what you are being treated for. Do not stop taking it until you have finished the complete course, even when you feel better. You can help this medicine work better by making a few changes to your lifestyle such as keeping active, stopping smoking, eating a healthy low-fat diet and exercise regularly.

Nausea, stomach pain, constipation, and muscle pain are some common side effects of this medicine. These are usually mild but let your doctor know if they bother you or last more than a few days. Let your doctor know if you notice yellowing of skin or eyes, unusually dark urine or dark stools as it might be symptoms of liver damage. You may be asked for regular monitoring of blood sugar level, and liver function while taking this medicine.

Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have any kidney or liver problems or high blood pressure. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking it. You should also let your healthcare team know all other medicines you are taking as they may affect, or be affected by this medicine.

How Pileca EZ Tablet Works

Atorvastatin and ezetimibe. Atorvastatin is a lipid-lowering medicine which prevents your body from making "bad" cholesterol (LDL) while raising "good" cholesterol (HDL) levels. Ezetimibe is a cholesterol absorption inhibitor which prevents absorption of cholesterol from the intestines. Together, they provide better reduction of cholesterol in your body.

How to Use Pileca EZ Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Pileca EZ may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Uses of Pileca EZ Tablet

High cholesterol

Pileca EZ Tablet Side Effects

Safety Tips

Pregnancy ^UNSAFE

Pileca EZ is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.

Alcohol ^UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Pileca EZ.

Breast feeding ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Pileca EZ is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Driving ^UNSAFE

Pileca EZ may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Liver ^CAUTION

Pileca EZ should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Pileca EZ may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Pileca EZ is not recommended in patients with moderate to severe liver disease.

Kidney ^CAUTION

Pileca EZ should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Pileca EZ may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Quick Tips

You have been prescribed Pileca EZ for the treatment of high cholesterol.
It can be taken with or without food.
It can be taken with or without food.
Take it in addition to regular exercise and low-fat diet to lower levels of fat in the blood.
Notify your doctor if you experience stomach pain, loss of hunger, a sick feeling or dark urine.
Take it in addition to regular exercise and low-fat diet to lower levels of fat in the blood.
You have been prescribed Pileca EZ for the treatment of high cholesterol.
Notify your doctor if you experience muscle symptoms (pain or weakness), particularly if accompanied with fever.
Notify your doctor if you experience stomach pain, loss of hunger, a sick feeling or dark urine.
Notify your doctor if you experience muscle symptoms (pain or weakness), particularly if accompanied with fever.