Vytorin
Vytorin
is a
prescription medication for controlling your blood cholesterol. It contains two active
ingredients, ezetimibe and
simvastatin. Vytorin provides the
easiest way of lowering LDL
(Low-density lipoprotein, or "bad" cholesterol). With regular exercise and a
diet low in calories
you will reduce cholesterol, however, this routine along with
Vytorinworks wonders and cholesterol
lowering will be faster.
Vytorinis widely accepted
cholesterol lowering drug aimed at reducing the level of LDL and
increasing the level of HDL, thereby reducing the risk associated for coronary
artery disease and stroke. US Food and
Drug Administration has approved. Vytorin for the
treatment of high LDL cholesterol (LDL-C) in patients as adjunctive
therapy to diet when diet alone is not enough.
Vytorin is the
first product approved to treat the two sources of cholesterol both
hereditary and dietary by inhibiting the production of cholesterol
in the liver and blocking the absorption of cholesterol in the
intestine. Vytorin
is known to lower LDL cholesterol by 52
percent at the recommended starting dose (10/20 mg) and 60 percent
at the maximum dose (10/80 mg).
Vytorinlowers bad
cholesterol by lowering the formation of LDL and its absorption. It
is a blessing for millions of people for significant reduction of
LDL cholesterol. Vytorin
lowered LDL cholesterol to a significantly greater degree than
atorvastatin.
Vytorinshould be
taken after doctor's consultation. It is always better to
inform your doctor if you are taking other medication as
Vytorin may react adversely
with other drugs. People taking Vytorin 10/80 mg should receive an
additional liver function test prior to and three months after
titration and periodically during the first year. Great care has to
be taken when patients are treated with cyclosporine and patients
with renal insufficiency.
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