Arstatin EZ 10 mg/10 mg Tablet

Arstatin EZ 10 mg/10 mg Tablet is a prescription combination medicine that contains atorvastatin 10 mg and ezetimibe 10 mg in each tablet. It belongs to the cholesterol-lowering medicines used along with diet and lifestyle changes to help lower LDL (“bad”) cholesterol and total cholesterol, and to reduce cardiovascular risk in people who need stronger lipid control. Arstatin EZ 10 mg/10 mg Tablet is taken by mouth as a tablet and is made by Aretaeus Pharmaceuticals. It is used when one medicine alone is not enough or when a doctor wants the added benefit of two cholesterol-lowering mechanisms in one tablet.

How it works: Atorvastatin lowers the amount of cholesterol your liver makes, while ezetimibe reduces the amount of cholesterol your gut absorbs from food. In this tablet form, the two ingredients work together to lower LDL cholesterol more effectively than either one alone for many patients.

Arstatin EZ 10 mg/10 mg Tablet is a fixed-dose combination, so each tablet already provides both atorvastatin 10 mg and ezetimibe 10 mg. This is a moderate treatment strength that may suit adults who need more cholesterol lowering than diet alone or a single low-dose medicine can provide, while still avoiding higher statin exposure than stronger combinations. A doctor may choose Arstatin EZ 10 mg/10 mg Tablet when both ingredients are appropriate and the patient can benefit from one tablet instead of separate medicines.

• Lower high LDL cholesterol
• Lower total cholesterol
• Help treat mixed dyslipidemia
• Support heart attack and stroke risk reduction
• Adjunct to diet and exercise for lipid control

• Take Arstatin EZ 10 mg/10 mg Tablet by mouth with a glass of water.
• Swallow the tablet whole; do not crush, chew, or split it unless your prescriber tells you to.
• It can usually be taken with or without food.
• Take it at the same time each day to help you remember your dose.
• Follow the cholesterol-lowering diet plan your doctor recommends while taking this tablet.
• Do not take extra tablets to make up for a missed dose without checking your prescriber’s instructions.

Each Arstatin EZ 10 mg/10 mg Tablet provides 10 mg of atorvastatin and 10 mg of ezetimibe per tablet. It is usually taken once daily, but the exact schedule is decided by the doctor based on cholesterol levels, response, and other medicines. The dose should not be increased or taken more often than prescribed, and the maximum daily amount is the one your prescriber selects for you.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Atorvastatin + Ezetimibe may include:

• muscle aches or soreness
• headache
• diarrhea
• nausea
• stomach pain
• tiredness

• Do not use Arstatin EZ 10 mg/10 mg Tablet if you are pregnant or planning pregnancy unless your doctor specifically says otherwise.
• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease or a history of abnormal liver tests before starting this tablet.
• Report any new muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness promptly, especially if it is severe or comes with fever or dark urine.
• Limit alcohol use, since heavy drinking can increase the risk of liver problems with atorvastatin-containing treatment.
• Tell your prescriber about all medicines and supplements you take, because this tablet has important interaction risks.
• Use caution if you have diabetes or a high risk of diabetes, as statin therapy may affect blood sugar in some people.
• This is a prescription cholesterol medicine, not a rescue treatment for chest pain or heart attack symptoms.

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Store Arstatin EZ 10 mg/10 mg Tablet in its original strip/box at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and direct light, and keep it out of reach of children.