Vytorin is a cholesterol-lowering medication. It contains:
Ezetimibe 10 mg – reduces absorption of cholesterol in the intestine.
Simvastatin 10 mg – reduces cholesterol production in the liver.
It is used to:
Lower LDL-cholesterol (bad cholesterol) and total cholesterol in patients with:
Primary hypercholesterolemia (familial or non-familial)
Mixed hyperlipidemia
Homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (HoFH) – along with other treatments (e.g., LDL apheresis)
Prevent cardiovascular events (like heart attack or stroke) in high-risk patients by reducing cholesterol levels.
Always follow your doctor's instructions.
1 tablet once daily, with or without food.
Taken in the evening or at a consistent time daily.
Based on patient needs, your doctor may adjust the dose.
Doses may range from Vytorin 10/10 mg to 10/80 mg, depending on cholesterol levels and risk factors.
Take more than the prescribed dose.
Stop taking without medical advice.
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