Crestat EZ 10mg / 10mg tablet

Description

Crestat EZ 10 mg tablet, containing Ezetimibe and Rosuvastatin, is used to treat high cholesterol levels in the blood. It may be used alone or in combination with other medicines to reduce Total Cholesterol and LDL (bad cholesterol) levels and increase HDL (good cholesterol) levels in the body.
Its prescribed and regular use helps reduce the probability of fatal conditions, such as heart attack and stroke.

Crestat EZ 10 mg tablet is used to treat the following conditions:

• Hyperlipidemia
• Mixed Dyslipidemia

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Directions For Use

In most cases, 1 – 2 tablets are taken every day with a glass of water, with or without food. However, the dosage is mostly dependent on the patient’s condition, age, and response to treatment. To help you remember taking it, take Crestat EZ 10 mg tablet at the same time every day.

Please consult your doctor for further information.

Storage

Please store Crestat EZ 10 mg tablet at room temperature, away from excess heat and moisture.

Safety Information/Precautions

Following are the precautions for using Crestat EZ 10 mg tablet:

• Please use Crestat EZ 10 mg tablet cautiously if you have a history of alcohol abuse.
• Please use Crestat EZ 10 mg tablet cautiously if you have liver or kidney impairment.
• Please use Crestat EZ 10 mg tablet cautiously if you have muscle weakness or related disorders.
• Please use Crestat EZ 10 mg tablet cautiously if you have hypothyroidism (decreased activity of thyroid gland).
• Please use Crestat EZ 10 mg tablet cautiously if you suffer from diabetes as your dose may have to be modified, or the medicine may have to be replaced entirely.
• The elderly should use Crestat EZ 10 mg tablet cautiously due to increased probability of side effects.
• Please use Crestat EZ 10 mg tablet cautiously if you have had an unusual reaction to any of the ingredients in this medicine.
• Please do not abruptly stop the use of Crestat EZ 10 mg tablet unless advised by your doctor.
• Please inform your doctor regarding the use of any medicines, herbs, or vitamins that you are taking or have taken previously, especially warfarin, anti-HIV medicines, Hepatitis C-treating drugs, and cancer drugs, prior to starting the use of Crestat EZ 10 mg tablet.
• Please inform your doctor about any previous or existing medical conditions before starting the use of Crestat EZ 10 mg tablet.

When not to use

Following are the contraindications for using Crestat EZ 10 mg tablet:

• Please avoid the use of Crestat EZ 10 mg tablet if you have severe kidney or liver impairment or disease.
• Please avoid the use of Crestat EZ 10 mg tablet if you suffer from any myopathy (muscular disorder).
• The patients with the risk of muscular disorders and hypothyroidism (decreased thyroid activity) should avoid the use of Crestat EZ 10 mg tablet.
• The patients with a history of alcohol abuse should avoid use of Crestat EZ 10 mg tablet.

Pregnant women should avoid the use of Crestat EZ 10 mg tablet due to serious potential side effects.

Side effects

Following are the side effects of Crestat EZ 10 mg tablet:

• abdominal discomfort
• altered glucose levels
• dizziness
• lethargy
• myopathy (muscle disease/abnormality).

Pregnancy

Crestat EZ 10 mg tablet is not recommended for pregnant females due to potentially serious side effects. Please consult your doctor for further information.

Lactation

The effects of Crestat EZ 10 mg tablet are unknown in nursing females. Please consult your doctor before use.

Faqs

1. How long does Crestat EZ 10 mg tablet take to work?

Crestat EZ 10 mg tablet usually takes a week to work. However, it may take up to one month in some individuals for Crestat EZ 10 mg tablet to show its full effects.

2. Are there any long-term side effects of Crestat EZ 10 mg tablet?

Crestat EZ 10 mg tablet only shows its maximum benefits when taken for a long time. Although no severe side effects have been noted with the use of Crestat EZ 10 mg tablet, if you experience any unusual reaction after taking Crestat EZ 10 mg tablet, please discontinue use and seek medical help immediately.

3. How does Crestat EZ 10 mg tablet compare with other cholesterol-lowering medicines?

Crestat EZ 10 mg tablet, containing Rosuvastatin, belongs to the group of statins – a category of medicines used to lower blood cholesterol levels. While there are several statins in the market, some may work better for some individuals, while others may show better results with statins like Atorvastatin or Fluvastatin.

The results vary for each individual, depending on various factors like genetics, previous and existing medical conditions or comorbidities, other medicines and supplements the patient may be taking, lifestyle, etc. Please continue taking Crestat EZ 10 mg tablet as prescribed by your doctor for the maximum benefit.

4. Is Crestat EZ 10 mg tablet safe?

Most statins, including Crestat EZ 10 mg tablet, are safe for long-term use. However, please inform your doctor if you experience any serious or unusual side effects after taking it.

5. Is Crestat EZ 10 mg tablet addictive?

Crestat EZ 10 mg tablet is not known to be addictive

6. Does Crestat EZ 10 mg tablet increase the risk of getting diabetes?

Individuals with high blood sugar and fat levels, high cholesterol, and sedentary lifestyle are at a higher risk of developing diabetes. There is some evidence suggesting Rosuvastatin may increase blood sugar levels in patients.

Please consult your doctor for case-specific recommendation and treatment plan.

7. Does Crestat EZ 10 mg tablet affect contraception?

Crestat EZ 10 mg tablet is not known to affect contraception directly. However, it may increase your susceptibility to developing the side effects of oral contraceptives. Please discuss with your doctor for a case-specific recommendation regarding the use of Crestat EZ 10 mg tablet.

8. Do lifestyle changes help reduce cholesterol levels?

Certain lifestyle changes can significantly affect your blood cholesterol levels. Consider the following lifestyle changes to lower your blood cholesterol levels naturally:

• Maintaining a healthy weight
• Eating a nutritious diet with less oily and fatty foods
• Smoking cessation
• Light, regular exercise
• Quitting the consumption of alcohol