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How to Take Ezetimibe and Simvastatin and it's Dose


It comes as a capsule to take by mouth, with or without food.

Dosage & When it is to be taken

Adult- PO- The recommended usual starting dose is 10/20 mg/day. The dosage range is 10/10 mg/day through 10/80 mg/day.

When it is not to be taken (Contraindications)

Contraindicated in patients with liver enzyme abnormalities, during pregnancy and breastfeeding, and hypersensitivity.
It should not be co-administered with CYP3A4 inhibitors.

Drug Name : Ezetimibe and Simvastatin

This combination medication contains an antihyperlipidemic agent and an HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor, prescribed for high cholesterol with diet.


Trade Names/Brand Names of Ezetimibe and Simvastatin

International :


Vytorin
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