Zeteze 10mg Tablet

Short Description

Zeteze 10mg Tablet is a medicine used to treat high cholesterol by lowering 'bad' cholesterol (LDL) levels in blood.

Dosage Form

Tablet

Introduction

Zeteze 10mg Tablet should be taken in the dose and duration as advised by the doctor. You can take it at any time of day but try to take it at the same time each day. Most people with high cholesterol do not feel ill but if you stop taking this medicine your condition could get worse. This may lead to your cholesterol levels rising up again and increase your risk of heart disease and stroke. It is important to have your cholesterol levels checked regularly. This medicine is only one part of a treatment program which should also include a healthy diet regular exercise smoking cessation moderation of alcohol intake and weight reduction. You can eat normally while taking this medicine but try to avoid foods that are high in fat. Common side effects of this medicine include joint pain and diarrhea. Before taking this medicine its better to let your doctor know about all the other medicines that are prescribed to you. This medicine should be taken with caution if you are suffering from any kidney or liver disease. Also pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers should not take this medicine without consulting the doctor.

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. Zeteze 10mg Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Side Effects

joint pain diarrhea

Alcohol Warning

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Zeteze 10mg Tablet.

Breastfeeding Warning

Information regarding the use of Zeteze 10mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy Warning

Information regarding the use of Zeteze 10mg Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Interacting Medicines

Bezafibrate Fenofibrate Gemfibrozil Atorvastatin

Zeteze 10mg Tablet is a cholesterol absorption inhibitors. It reduces the cholesterol absorption from the intestine and lowers the levels of total cholesterol and 'bad' cholesterol (LDL) in the blood.

Take it in addition to regular exercise and low-fat diet Notify your doctor if you experience muscle symptoms (pain or weakness) particularly if accompanied with fever Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor