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Ertisam 10mg Tablet

Ezetimibe (10mg)
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Ertisam 10mg Tablet is a medicine used to treat high cholesterol. This medicine helps by lowering "bad" cholesterol (LDL) levels in blood. Cholesterol is a fatty substance that builds up in your blood vessels and causes narrowing, which may lead to a heart attack or stroke.

Written By Dr. Betina Chandolia, MDS, BDS,
Reviewed By Dr. Lalit Kanodia, MBA, MD Pharmacology,
Last updated on 08 Nov 2024 | 01:09 AM (IST)
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General Information

Contains

Ezetimibe (10mg)

Marketer

Agrosaf Pharmaceuticals

Storage

Store below 30°C
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Product introduction

Ertisam 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.

Uses of Ertisam Tablet

Benefits of Ertisam Tablet

High cholesterol
Ertisam 10mg Tablet effectively reduces the high cholesterol levels in your body. Lowering the amount of cholesterol reduces the chances of heart diseases and helps you remain healthier for longer. Take it regularly and make appropriate lifestyle changes (such as eating healthy and staying active) to maximize the effectiveness of this medicine. Keep taking it even if you feel well.

Side effects of Ertisam Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Ertisam
  • Diarrhea
  • Joint pain
  • Sinus inflammation
  • Upper respiratory tract infection
  • Pain in extremity

How to use Ertisam Tablet

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

How Ertisam Tablet works

Ertisam 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.

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Quick tips

  • Ertisam 10mg Tablet treats high cholesterol by lowering bad cholesterol (LDL) and raising good cholesterol (HDL). This helps prevent heart attack and stroke.
  • 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.

Safety advice

Alcohol

Alcohol

UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Ertisam 10mg Tablet.
Pregnancy

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Ertisam 10mg Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Ertisam 10mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving

Driving

UNSAFE
Ertisam 10mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Ertisam 10mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Ertisam 10mg Tablet is recommended.
Liver

Liver

CAUTION
Ertisam 10mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Ertisam 10mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Ertisam 10mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with moderate to severe liver disease.

Frequently asked questions

No, Ertisam 10mg Tablet is not a blood thinner. It belongs to cholesterol-lowering group of medicines. It is a medicine which is used along with lifestyle changes to reduce cholesterol levels and other fatty substances in the blood.
Since Ertisam 10mg Tablet is meant to decrease blood cholesterol levels, for best results avoid foods which are high in calories like chips, burgers, fried food, etc. Eat a low-fat, low-cholesterol diet. Be sure to follow all exercise and dietary recommendations made by your doctor or dietician.
Ertisam 10mg Tablet, when used with another cholesterol-lowering medicine (statin), may commonly cause an increase in liver enzymes. However, if it is used alone, then chances of increase in liver enzymes are uncommon. Your doctor will get blood tests done to check your liver function before starting and during treatment with Ertisam 10mg Tablet.
You can take Ertisam 10mg Tablet at anytime of the day. Take it exactly as advised by your doctor. You can take it with or without food.
You should avoid alcohol while taking Ertisam 10mg Tablet since it may increase your risk of getting side effects in the liver. Discuss with your doctor if you have any concerns.
Muscle pain may occur when Ertisam 10mg Tablet is used with a statin. It usually does not occur when Ertisam 10mg Tablet is used alone. Contact your doctor immediately if you experience unexplained muscle pain or weakness. This is because on rare occasions, muscle problems, including muscle breakdown which may result in kidney damage can be serious and may become a potentially fatal condition.
No, Ertisam 10mg Tablet does not raise blood sugar levels. In fact, it may be helpful for patients with diabetes since it helps in improving insulin resistance and also kidney function. Ertisam 10mg Tablet has not been shown to have any direct effect on blood sugar levels.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Azetidinone derivative

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

CARDIAC

Action Class

Intestinal sterol absorption inhibitors

Related lab tests

Cholesterol - HDL

Cholesterol - LDL

Cholesterol - Total

References

  1. Bersot TP. Drug Therapy for Hypercholesterolemia and Dyslipidemia. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 12th ed. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. pp. 903-904.
  2. Malloy MJ, Kane JP. Agents Used in Dyslipidemia. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. p. 616.
  3. Gotto AM Jr, Opie LH. Lipid-Modifying Antiatherosclerotic Drugs. In: Opie LH, Gersh BJ, editors. Drugs for the Heart. 8th ed. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Elsevier Saunders; 2013. pp. 426-27.
  4. Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. p. 529.
  5. Ezetimibe. Kenilworth, New Jersey: Schering Corporation; 2007 [revised 2013]. [Accessed 18 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
  6. Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO). Ezetimibe. [Accessed 18 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
  7. Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed) [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Library of Medicine (US); 2006. Ezetimibe. [Updated 2018 Dec 3]. [Accessed 19 Feb. 2020] (online) Available from:
  8. Ezetimibe [Prescribing Information]. Parsippany, NJ: Ascend Laboratories, LLC; 2022. [Accessed 24 June 2023]. (online) Available from:

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Marketer details

Name: Agrosaf Pharmaceuticals
Address: Raman Tower, 2ND FLOOR, Sanjay Place, Agra, Uttar Pradesh 282002

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