Is Vytorin on the PBS list?
Vytorin was first PBS-listed on 1 February 2006. The listing was expanded to other high risk patient groups at the PBAC meetings in November 2005 and November 2006.
What time of day should Vytorin be taken?
VYTORIN should be taken once a day, in the evening. The liver produces its greatest amount of cholesterol when the body is at rest and when there is no dietary intake. For most people this is at night when asleep. Therefore, VYTORIN is more effective when taken in the evening.
What are Vytorin Tablets used for?
This combination medication is used along with a proper diet to help lower “bad” cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise “good” cholesterol (HDL) in the blood. Ezetimibe works by reducing the amount of cholesterol your body absorbs from your diet.
Who makes simvastatin?
Merck.com
ZOCOR® (simvastatin) – Merck.com.
What is EzSimva?
EzSimva GH is used in children and adolescents (10 to 17 years of age) to treat familial hypercholesterolaemia, a type of high cholesterol that is hereditary (ie. passed on through families).
What side effects does Vytorin have?
What are the side effects of Vytorin (Ezetimibe And Simvastatin)?
- unexplained muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness;
- muscle weakness in your hips, shoulders, neck, and back;
- trouble lifting your arms, trouble climbing or standing;
- fever, unusual tiredness;
- upper stomach pain, loss of appetite;
- dark colored urine; or.
What two drugs are in Vytorin?
Vytorin is a brand-name drug that contains two active drugs: ezetimibe and simvastatin. This combination of active drugs is also available as a generic drug called ezetimibe/simvastatin.
Which statins do not raise blood sugar?
These same studies suggested that the following statins may have the lowest risk of increasing blood sugar:
- pravastatin.
- fluvastatin.
- pitavastatin.
Does Vytorin cause memory loss?
Memory loss wasn’t reported in clinical studies of Vytorin. But simvastatin, one of the active drugs in Vytorin, is a statin. And problems with memory have been reported as a side effect of simvastatin as well as other statin drugs.
What does a Vytorin 10 80 tablet look like?
VYTORIN 10/80 – 10mg Ezetimibe/ 80mg Simvastatin: White to off-white, capsule shaped, biconvex compressed tablet marked with “315”. A starter pack of VYTORIN contains 5 or 10 tablets. A trade pack contains 30 tablets. butylated hydroxyanisole citric acid monohydrate croscarmellose sodium hypromellose lactose monohydrate magnesium stearate
What should I do with unused Vytorin 10/80?
Vytorin 10/80 [10 mg ezetimibe/ 80 mg simvastatin]. PVC/PCTFE (Aclar)/Al blister packs of 5, 10 and 30 tablets. In Australia, any unused medicine or waste material should be disposed of by taking to your local pharmacy.
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What is the appropriate dose of Vytorin for patients with primary hypercholesterolaemia?
In patients with primary hypercholesterolaemia or mixed hyperlipidaemia, Vytorin can be administered within the range of 10/10 mg/day to 10/80 mg/day. The usual starting dose is 10/10 mg/day to 10/40 mg/day. The dosage should be individualised according to the baseline LDL-C level, the recommended goal of therapy, and the patient’s response.