Zetivas 20mg/10mg Tablet

Reviews How to Use Benefits Uses Side Effects

Product Info

Prescription required	Yes
Marketer	Macleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Active Ingredient	Atorvastatin (20mg) + Ezetimibe (10mg)
Storage	Store below 30°C
Habit Forming	No
Therapeutic Class	CARDIAC
User Rating	4.5
User Reviews	666

FAQ

What if you forget to take Zetivas Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Zetivas 20mg/10mg, 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.

Zetivas 20mg/10mg Tablet Reviews

Zetivas 20mg/10mg is a medicine used to treat high cholesterol. It is a combination of two medicines that reduces "bad" cholesterol (LDL) and triglycerides (fats) levels.

Zetivas 20mg/10mg 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 Zetivas 20mg/10mg 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 Zetivas 20mg/10mg 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. Zetivas 20mg/10mg may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Uses of Zetivas 20mg/10mg Tablet

High cholesterol

Zetivas 20mg/10mg Tablet Side Effects

Safety Tips

Pregnancy ^UNSAFE

Zetivas 20mg/10mg 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 Zetivas 20mg/10mg.

Kidney ^CAUTION

Zetivas 20mg/10mg should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Zetivas 20mg/10mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Driving ^UNSAFE

Zetivas 20mg/10mg may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Breast feeding ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Zetivas 20mg/10mg is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Liver ^CAUTION

Zetivas 20mg/10mg should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Zetivas 20mg/10mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Zetivas 20mg/10mg is not recommended in patients with moderate to severe liver disease.

Quick Tips

Notify your doctor if you experience stomach pain, loss of hunger, a sick feeling or dark urine.
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.
Notify your doctor if you experience muscle symptoms (pain or weakness), particularly if accompanied with fever.
It can be taken with or without food.
You have been prescribed Zetivas 20mg/10mg for the treatment of high cholesterol.
Take it in addition to regular exercise and low-fat diet to lower levels of fat in the blood.
It can be taken with or without food.
You have been prescribed Zetivas 20mg/10mg for the treatment of high cholesterol.
Notify your doctor if you experience muscle symptoms (pain or weakness), particularly if accompanied with fever.