Novastat Ez 10mg Strip Of 10 Tablets

Novastat Ez Tablet is a medication used to manage high cholesterol levels and reducing the risk of cardiovascular events such as heart attacks and strokes. It is a combination medicine containing ezetimibe and rosuvastatin as its active ingredients. Novastat Ez Tablet can be taken with or without food, ideally at consistent intervals as directed by your physician.

Adhering to a regular dosing schedule, preferably at the same time daily, aids in adherence. The dosage and duration of Novastat Ez Tablet depend on the condition being treated. It is important not to stop taking the medication prematurely, even if symptoms improve, but to complete the entire prescribed course.

Lifestyle modifications such as regular exercise, smoking cessation, and adopting a healthy, low-fat diet can enhance the effectiveness of this medication. Common side effects of Novastat Ez Tablet may include headaches, weakness, muscle pain, and back pain, typically mild and temporary. However, persistent or bothersome side effects should be reported to your healthcare provider.

Regular monitoring of blood sugar levels and liver function may be recommended during treatment. Before starting Novastat Ez Tablet, it is essential to inform your healthcare provider about any pre-existing kidney or liver conditions or hypertension. Pregnant or breastfeeding individuals should seek medical advice before starting treatment.

Additionally, it is important to disclose all concomitant medications to your healthcare team to avoid potential interactions.

Dosage

Overdose

In case of an overdose, seek immediate medical advice or reach out to nearest hospital.

Missed a Dose

If you missed any dose of this medicine, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it's time for your next dose, then skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dose schedule. Do not take a double dose of medicine to compensate for the missed one.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

• Novastat Ez Tablet works by the combined action of both its components – rosuvastatin and ezetimibe.
• Rosuvastatin acts by reducing the amount of bad cholesterol and increasing the good cholesterol level.
• Whereas ezetimibe reduces the absorption of cholesterol from your diet. Thus, helps in lowering your blood cholesterol.

Directions for Use

• Novastat Ez Tablet should be taken as directed by your doctor.
• Swallow it whole with a glass of water, do not cut, break or chew the medicine.
• It can be taken with or without food.
• It would be best if you took it at a fixed time for optimal results.
• You should not consume it more than that prescribed by your doctor.

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

Can I take Novastat Ez Tablet during pregnancy?

• Novastat Ez Tablet must not be used during pregnancy, please consult your doctor before taking it.
• When pregnancy is detected during treatment, discontinue the medicine and immediately contact your doctor.
• Use effective contraception if you are a woman of childbearing age and are taking this medicine.

Breast Feeding

Can I take Novastat Ez Tablet while breastfeeding?

It is unknown if this medicine passes into human milk, hence you should not take this medicine while breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

Can I drive if I have consumed Novastat Ez Tablet?

You may feel dizzy after taking this medicine. Caution is needed while driving or operating machines.

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol with Novastat Ez Tablet?

You should not consume alcohol while taking Novastat Ez Tablet

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

• You have problems with your liver or kidneys
• You notice blood in urine along with muscle pain, fever. This could be serious side effect of abnormal muscle breakdown
• You have muscle aches or pains or family history of muscle problems
• You develop any severe allergic reactions
• You have diabetes
• You regularly drink excess amount of alcohol
• You have difficulty breathing
• You have thyroid problem
• You are taking medicines to lower cholesterol like gemfibrozil, fenofibrate
• You are taking medicines for HIV infection like ritonavir with lopinavir
• You are on a medication called fusidic acid or had taken it in the last 7 days
• You are above 70 years old

Contraindications

• If you are allergic to ezetimibe, rosuvastatin or any other ingredients of Novastat Ez Tablet
• If you have any liver or kidney related problems
• If you are pregnant, may be pregnant or breastfeeding
• If you have frequent muscle pain
• If you are taking medicines like ciclosporin or fibrates. Discuss with your doctor if you are unsure.
• If you are taking a medication containing a combination of sofosbuvir/velpatasvir/voxilaprevir which is used for hepatitis C.
• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding
• If you have an underactive thyroid
• If you are an alcoholic

Side effects

• Headache
• Stomach pain
• Diarrhoea, gas
• Weakness
• Nausea
• Dizziness
• Constipation
• Tiredness
• Muscle pain

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

• Some medicines can affect the way Novastat Ez Tablet works, or this medicine itself can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
• Tell your doctor about all the medicines, supplements, or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interaction.
• Especially if you are taking medicines to treat blood thinners, anti-cancer medications, medicines used to suppress immune function, any hormone replacement therapy, oral contraceptives, other medicines used to lower blood cholesterol and antiviral medicines used for the treatment of HIV and Hepatitis. Or are taking ciclosporin, colestyramine, fibrates, antibiotics, antacids, etc.

Storage and disposal

• Store at room temperature in a clean and dry place, protected from moisture, sunlight and heat.
• Keep the medicine out of reach of children and pets.