Ezechol 10 Tablet belongs to the class of cholesterol-lowering medication primarily used to treat high cholesterol. Cholesterol is a waxy substance produced by the liver to protect nerves, make tissue, and various hormones. Our body also receives cholesterol from food, like cooking oils, eggs, meats, and dairy products. There are two types of cholesterol, namely 'bad cholesterol (low-density lipoprotein (LDL) and triglycerides (TG)) and 'good cholesterol (high-density lipoprotein (HDL)).

Ezechol 10 Tablet contains Ezetimibe, which is a cholesterol absorption inhibitor. It effectively lowers the amount of cholesterol in the blood by reducing cholesterol absorption in the intestine and lowering the level of bad cholesterol in the blood. Hence, reducing the chances of heart disease and making them healthier.

Take Ezechol 10 Tablet as prescribed by your doctor. Depending on your medical condition, you are advised to take Ezechol 10 Tablet for as long as your doctor prescribes it. The most common side effects of Ezechol 10 Tablet are abdominal pain, diarrhoea, flatulence, tiredness, joint pain, and respiratory tract infection. They do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

Ezechol 10 Tablet may cause a breakdown of skeletal muscle tissue, leading to kidney failure. This condition usually occurs in the elderly, people with kidney disease, and poorly controlled hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid). Ezechol 10 Tablet should not be prescribed to children less than ten years of age. You should contact a doctor before if you have had an allergic reaction to Ezechol 10 Tablet , have liver or kidney problems, pregnant or planning to get pregnant, are breastfeeding, have severe lung disease, or have a previous heart attack or stroke caused by bleeding in the brain, have hypothyroidism, drink more than two servings of alcohol per day and have a muscle disorder (fibromyalgia). The efficiency of Ezechol 10 Tablet can be increased by taking low-fat or cholesterol-containing food and drinks.

Ezechol 10 Tablet contains a cholesterol-lowering medication primarily used to treat high cholesterol. Cholesterol is a waxy substance produced by the liver to protect nerves, make tissue, and various hormones. Ezechol 10 Tablet contains Ezetimibe, which is a cholesterol absorption inhibitor. It effectively lowers the amount of cholesterol in the blood by reducing cholesterol absorption in the intestine and lowering the level of bad cholesterol in the blood. Hence, reducing the chances of heart disease and making them healthier.

Swallow it as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it.

• Abdominal pain

• Diarrhoea

•  Flatulence

•  Feeling tired

• Joint pain 

• Respiratory tract infection

Do not take Ezechol 10 Tablet if you are allergic to Ezechol 10 Tablet or any of its ingredients. Ezechol 10 Tablet should not be taken if you have liver or kidney disease or myopathy (muscle disease). If you are taking Ezechol 10 Tablet with another cholesterol-lowering medication, especially statin, you should do a blood test to check liver enzymes. Do not take Ezechol 10 Tablet along with other cholesterol-lowering medicines (cholestyramine, colesevelam, colestipol); take it either 4 hours before or 2 hours after Ezechol 10 Tablet . To rule out any negative effects/interactions, keep your doctor informed about your health condition and all medications you take.

Drug-Drug Interactions: Ezechol 10 Tablet is known to interact with organ transplant medicine (cyclosporine), anti-coagulants (warfarin, phenprocoumon, fluindione), medications used to lower cholesterol (atorvastatin, rosuvastatin, simvastatin), and blood thinner medication (aspirin).

Drug-Food Interactions: No interaction found.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Ezechol 10 Tablet is known to interact with liver or kidney disease and myopathy (muscle disease).

• CYCLOSPORINE
• WARFARIN
• PHENPROCOUMON
• FLUINDIONE
• ATORVASTATIN
• ROSUVASTATIN
• SIMVASTATIN
• ASPIRIN

• Try aromatherapy, yoga, and meditation to help relax your body and mind.

• Try to do breathing exercises to get more oxygen.

• Eat a healthy diet rich in soluble fibre like beans, legumes, whole grains, flax, apples, and citrus fruits.

• Try to replace most of your saturated fats with unsaturated fats that can reduce total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol quickly. Foods like avocados, olive oil, fatty fish, and nuts contain many heart-healthy unsaturated fats, so it’s beneficial to eat them regularly.

• Try to adopt a Mediterranean-style diet rich in olive oil, fruits, vegetables, nuts, whole grains, and fish, low in red meat and most dairy.

• Try to give priority to more fruits and veggies in your daily meal as these contain antioxidants that help to lower LDL

• Minimize the intake of added sugar. The American Heart Association (ADA) recommends one should not eat more than 100 calories (25 grams) of added sugar for women and children and no more than 150 calories (37.5 grams) for men every day.

• American Heart Association recommends sodium chloride intake (table salt) should not exceed more than 2,300 mg per day as part of a healthy eating pattern.

• As a precautionary measure, do not consume alcohol and quit smoking.

• A blood test is important to monitor liver enzymes if you are taking Ezechol 10 Tablet along with a statin.

Cholesterol: Cholesterol is a waxy substance produced by the liver to protect nerves, make tissue, and various hormones. Our body also receives cholesterol from food, like cooking oils, eggs, meats, and dairy products. Excess cholesterol is bad for our health. There are two types of cholesterol, namely 'bad cholesterol' and 'good cholesterol. Bad cholesterol comprises low-density lipoprotein (LDL) and triglycerides (TG), while good cholesterol consists of high-density lipoprotein (HDL). Usually, there are no specific symptoms of raised or high cholesterol levels but a large deposition of cholesterol in the arteries (plaque) or heart blockage. Blocked artery or plaque formation in the heart's arteries can lead to chest pain (angina), heart attack, or stroke. So it is advisable to have complete cholesterol tests (lipid profile test) at least once a year. It will help you to closely monitor your heart health and risk of heart attack and stroke.