Ezetimibe Simvastatin 10/10 (Pharmacor) TM
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Active ingredients: ezetimibe + simvastatin
Brand name
(ARTG)
: PHARMACOR EZETIMIBE SIMVASTATIN 10/10 ezetimibe & simvastatin 10/10 mg tablet blister packDownload the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
Adults (=18 years),Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease,Ezetimibe and Simvastatin Tablets is indicated in patients with coronary heart disease (CHD) and a history of acute coronary syndrome (ACS) taking their maximum tolerated dose of simvastatin and in need of additional lowering of LDL-C in the expectation of a modest further reduction in the risk of cardiovascular events following at least one year of therapy.,Primary Hypercholesterolaemia,Ezetimibe and Simvastatin Tablets is indicated as adjunctive therapy to diet in patients with primary (heterozygous familial and non-familial) hypercholesterolaemia or mixed hyperlipidaemia where use of a combination product is appropriate:, Patients not appropriately controlled with a statin or ezetimibe alone., Patients already treated with a statin and ezetimibe.,Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolaemia (HoFH),Ezetimibe and Simvastatin Tablets is indicated in patients with HoFH. Patients may also receive adjunctive treatments (e.g., LDL apheresis).,Children and Adolescents 10-17 years,(pubertal status: boys Tanner Stage II and above and girls who are at least one year post-menarche),Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolaemia (HeFH),Ezetimibe and Simvastatin Tablets is indicated as adjunctive therapy to diet in adolescent patients (10-17 years old) with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolaemia where use of a combination product is appropriate:, Patients not appropriately controlled with a statin or ezetimibe alone., Patients already treated with a statin and ezetimibe.,Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolaemia (HoFH),Ezetimibe and Simvastatin Tablets is indicated in adolescent patients (10-17 years old) with HoFH. Patients may also receive adjunctive treatments (e.g., LDL apheresis).
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Tablet
- Oral
- White to off white, capsule shaped tablets debossed with "A029" on one side and plain on other side.
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 36 Months.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- 10 Tablets pack
- 30 Tablets pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient ezetimibe + simvastatin
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
