Ezetimibe and rosuvastatin
Generic name: ezetimibe and rosuvastatin [ e-ZET-i-mibe-and-roe-SOO-va-STAT-in ]
Brand name: Roszet
Dosage form: oral tablet (10 mg-10 mg; 10 mg-20 mg; 10 mg-40 mg; 10 mg-5 mg)
Drug class:Antihyperlipidemic combinations
What is ezetimibe and rosuvastatin?
Ezetimibe and rosuvastatin is a combination medicine that is used to lower blood levels of "bad" cholesterol (low-density lipoprotein, or LDL).
Ezetimibe and rosuvastatin is used together with a low-fat diet and other treatments to lower cholesterol in adults.
Ezetimibe and rosuvastatin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Use only as directed. Tell your doctor if you use other medicines or have other medical conditions or allergies.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use ezetimibe and rosuvastatin if you are allergic to rosuvastatin (Crestor) or ezetimibe (Vytorin, Zetia), or if you have:
active liver disease; or
May harm an unborn baby. Do not use if you are pregnant. Stop taking the medicine and tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant. Ask your doctor about the best method of birth control to prevent pregnancy while taking ezetimibe and rosuvastatin.
Do not breastfeed.
Ezetimibe and rosuvastatin can cause the breakdown of muscle tissue, which can lead to kidney failure. This happens more often in adults 65 or older, in people of Asian descent, and in people who use certain other medicines or have kidney disease or poorly controlled hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid).
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
unexplained weakness or muscle pain;
a thyroid disorder;
diabetes;
liver or kidney disease;
a habit of drinking more than 2 alcoholic drinks per day; or
liver problems caused by alcohol.
Not approved for use by anyone younger than 18 years old.
How should I take ezetimibe and rosuvastatin?
Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose. Use the medicine exactly as directed.
Take this medicine at the same time each day...
