Rosuvastatin + Ezetimibe: Uses, Side Effects & Brands in Pakistan
Rosuvastatin + Ezetimibe is a combination cholesterol-lowering medicine (statin plus ezetimibe). It is a prescription medicine used for high cholesterol. In Pakistan it is available as tablets. On this page you can read how it works, its common side effects and precautions, and compare the brands and prices available at Medimart.
How Rosuvastatin + Ezetimibe works
This tablet lowers cholesterol in two complementary ways. Rosuvastatin, a statin, blocks an enzyme the liver needs to make cholesterol, while ezetimibe reduces the amount of cholesterol absorbed from food in the intestine. Together they lower LDL cholesterol more than either medicine alone.
What is Rosuvastatin + Ezetimibe used for?
Rosuvastatin + Ezetimibe is used to lower LDL (bad) cholesterol in adults whose cholesterol is not controlled well enough with a statin alone, or who are already taking both medicines separately. Lowering cholesterol helps reduce the build-up of fatty deposits in the arteries, which in turn lowers the risk of heart attack and stroke. It is used alongside a low-fat diet and regular exercise.
Side effects of Rosuvastatin + Ezetimibe
Most people take Rosuvastatin + Ezetimibe without serious problems. Commonly reported side effects include:
- Muscle aches
- Headache
- Stomach pain
- Constipation or diarrhoea
- Nausea
- Tiredness
Contact your doctor straight away if you have unexplained muscle pain, tenderness or weakness, especially with fever or dark urine. Get urgent help for yellowing of the skin or eyes or swelling of the face or throat.
Precautions and warnings
- Tell your doctor if you have liver disease, kidney problems, an underactive thyroid or a history of muscle problems, or if you drink a lot of alcohol.
- Some medicines, including ciclosporin, gemfibrozil, certain HIV medicines and warfarin, can interact with it, so share a full list of your medicines.
- Your doctor may arrange blood tests to check your cholesterol and liver function.
- Do not take it if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding, and use reliable contraception while taking it.
- Keep taking it regularly, as high cholesterol usually causes no symptoms.
Frequently asked questions about Rosuvastatin + Ezetimibe
What is the price of Rosuvastatin + Ezetimibe in Pakistan?
At Medimart, Rosuvastatin + Ezetimibe products currently in stock range from Rs 235 to Rs 1,197 per pack, depending on the brand, strength and pack size. The lowest-priced option right now is Rozet Ez 5/10mg Tablet at Rs 235. Prices are updated regularly, so the product list on this page always shows the latest price.Which brands of Rosuvastatin + Ezetimibe are available in Pakistan?
Rosuvastatin + Ezetimibe is sold in Pakistan under brand names such as Rozet (Ali Gohar Pharma), Rolip (Hilton Pharma Ltd), Rovista (Getz Pharma Ltd) and Xplended (Pharmevo LIMITED.).Do I need a prescription for Rosuvastatin + Ezetimibe?
Yes. Rosuvastatin + Ezetimibe is a prescription medicine in Pakistan. Use it only when a doctor has prescribed it, at the dose and for the time they advise.
Can Rosuvastatin + Ezetimibe be used during pregnancy?
Do not take it if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding, and use reliable contraception while taking it.
Are all Rosuvastatin + Ezetimibe brands the same?
Brands that contain the same amount of Rosuvastatin + Ezetimibe in the same form are expected to work in the same way, although inactive ingredients, pack sizes and prices differ. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching from one brand to another.
Rosuvastatin + Ezetimibe brands and prices in Pakistan
Medimart lists 3 products containing Rosuvastatin + Ezetimibe from different manufacturers. Compare strengths, pack sizes and prices below and order online with cash on delivery.
