Etimibe 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.

Etimibe 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 Etimibe Tablet

High cholesterol

Benefits of Etimibe Tablet

In High cholesterol

Etimibe 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 Etimibe 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 Etimibe

Diarrhea
Joint pain
Sinus inflammation
Upper respiratory tract infection
Pain in extremity

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

How Etimibe Tablet works

Etimibe 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.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Etimibe 10mg Tablet.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Etimibe 10mg Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Etimibe 10mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

UNSAFE

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

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Etimibe 10mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Etimibe 10mg Tablet is recommended.

Liver

CAUTION

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

What if you forget to take Etimibe Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Etimibe 10mg Tablet, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.\n

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

Etimibe 10mg Tablet

₹11.8/Tablet

Ezedoc 10 Tablet

Lupin Ltd

₹20/tablet

69% costlier

Ezentia Tablet

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

₹19.7/tablet

67% costlier

Ezechol 10mg Tablet

Prevento Pharma

₹13/tablet

10% costlier

Ezetimide 10mg Tablet

Lupin Ltd

₹6.76/tablet

43% cheaper

Ezetib 10mg Tablet

Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd

₹5.72/tablet

52% cheaper

View all substitutes

Quick tips

Etimibe 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.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Azetidinone derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

CARDIAC

Action Class

Intestinal sterol absorption inhibitors

Patient concerns

High diabetes High cholesterol

Dr. Sanjay Bhatt

Physician

Send reports Need to take medicineAnd what medicine are you taking alreadyA person can control his or her sugar levels by regular exercise and walk or regular aerobic exercises at least 30 to 45 minutes per day.MEDICAL NUTRITIONAL THERAPY THAT IS TO MAINTAIN CALORIES INTAKE AS PER BMI .TAKE HELP OF DIABETIC EDUCATOR. VISIT YOU DOCTOR AND LOW ALL WHAT DOCTOR SUGGESTED.IN TIME ALL ROUTINE INVESTIGATIONS SHOULD BE DONE.you souls not treat it as disease but start of a healthy life.Uncontrolled sugar levels for long time leads to lower limb weakness which is neuropathy and which is followed by foot ulcers and other complications.online prescription is not allowed without seeing pt.so contact doctor nearby for any change or dose adjustment or visit my clinic at gurgaon sector 52 RdCity snergy multi speciality clinic near SRS MARKET

I HAVE HIGH cholesterol. Cholesterol have in blood.

Dr. Sunil Sekhri

Diabetology

send lab reports copy

High triglyceride, high cholesterol, low vitamin D

Shikha Mishra

Dietetics/Nutrition

eat 6-7 meals per day, which consist fruits, nuts, buttermilk,sprouts,idly,curd eggs,sprouts homecooked food. Drink 3-4 litters of water limit your sugar consumption to 2 spoon per day. Be active whole day for personalized diet chart write to me on [email protected] do minimum 45 min exercise everyday like yoga, cardioAvoid biscuits namkeen bakery fruit juices

User feedback

Patients taking Etimibe 10mg Tablet

Once A Day

100%

FAQs

Q. Is Etimibe 10mg Tablet a blood thinner?

No, Etimibe 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.

Q. What foods should be avoided while taking Etimibe 10mg Tablet?

Since Etimibe 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.

Q. Can Etimibe 10mg Tablet cause liver damage?

Etimibe 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 Etimibe 10mg Tablet.

Q. Should Etimibe 10mg Tablet be taken at night?

You can take Etimibe 10mg Tablet at anytime of the day. Take it exactly as advised by your doctor. You can take it with or without food.

Q. Can I drink alcohol with Etimibe 10mg Tablet?

You should avoid alcohol while taking Etimibe 10mg Tablet since it may increase your risk of getting side effects in the liver. Discuss with your doctor if you have any concerns.

Q. Does Etimibe 10mg Tablet cause muscle pain?

Muscle pain may occur when Etimibe 10mg Tablet is used with a statin. It usually does not occur when Etimibe 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.

Q. Does Etimibe 10mg Tablet raise blood sugar?

No, Etimibe 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. Etimibe 10mg Tablet has not been shown to have any direct effect on blood sugar levels.

Show less

Related lab tests

Cholesterol - HDL

Cholesterol - LDL

Cholesterol - Total

Related ayurvedic ingredients

Green Tea

Walnut

Sunflower

Top Cardiologists

Dr. Balbir Singh

MBBS, MD, DM, Fellowship, Fellowship

4.8 ★

Dr. Tapan Ghose

MBBS, DNB, MD, DNB, Fellowship, Fellowship

4.5 ★

Dr. Monik Mehta

MBBS, MD, DM, Fellowship

4.5 ★

Dr. Manjinder Sandhu

MBBS, MD, DNB, DM, Fellowship, Fellowship

4.7 ★

Dr. R. R. Kasliwal

MBBS, MD, DM, Fellowship

4.7 ★

Want to share the information?

Disclaimer:

Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.

References

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.
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.
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.
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.
Ezetimibe. Kenilworth, New Jersey: Schering Corporation; 2007 [revised 2013]. [Accessed 18 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO). Ezetimibe. [Accessed 18 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
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:
Ezetimibe [Prescribing Information]. Parsippany, NJ: Ascend Laboratories, LLC; 2022. [Accessed 24 June 2023]. (online) Available from:

Marketer details

Name: Dr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd

Address: Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Ltd., Village Malpur, P.O.Bhud, Baddi, Dist. Solan, H.P.

Country of origin: India

The list of available options shown with the same composition has been prepared upon the advice of registered medical practitioners, pharmacists affiliated with TATA 1MG. TATA 1MG does not promote any pharmaceutical product of any particular company, and all recommendations are based on the medical opinion, advisories from specialist medical and pharmaceutical professionals.