Atozet 10 mg/20 mg TM
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Active ingredients: ezetimibe + atorvastatin
Brand name
(ARTG)
: ATOZET ezetimibe/atorvastatin 10mg/20mg 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)
Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease ATOZET is indicated in patients with coronary heart disease (CHD) and a history of acute coronary syndrome (ACS) taking their maximum tolerated dose of atorvastatin 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 (see Clinical Trials). Primary Hypercholesterolaemia ATOZET is indicated as adjunctive therapy to diet in patients with primary (heterozygous familial and non-familial) hypercholesterolaemia where use of a combination product is appropriate in those patients: - not appropriately controlled with atorvastatin or ezetimibe alone; - or already treated with atorvastatin and ezetimibe Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolaemia (HoFH) ATOZET is indicated in patients 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, multilayer
- Oral
- Capsule shaped, biconvex, white to off white tablets, with "333" debossed on one side of the tablet
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 30 degrees Celsius
- Store in a Dry Place
- Shelf lifetime is 24 Months.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- 10 pack
- 30 pack
Is this medicine subsidised ?
(PBS)
This medicine was verified as being available on the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) on November, 1 2024. To learn more about this subsidy, visit the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) website.
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient ezetimibe + atorvastatin
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
