Ezetimibe/Simvastatin 10/10 (WGR)™

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Adults (greater than or equal to 18 years),Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease,EZETIMIBE/SIMVASTATIN-WGR is indicated in patients with coronary heart disease (CHD) and a history of acute coronary syndrome (ACS) taking their maximum tolerated dose of simvastatin and in need of additional lowering of LDL-C in the expectation of a modest further reduction in the risk of cardiovascular events following at least one year of therapy (see Section 5.1 Pharmacodynamic Properties - Clinical Trials),Primary Hypercholesterolaemia,EZETIMIBE/SIMVASTATIN-WGR is indicated as adjunctive therapy to diet in patients with primary (heterozygous familial and non-familial) hypercholesterolaemia or mixed hyperlipidaemia where use of a combination product is appropriate:, Patients not appropriately controlled with a statin or ezetimibe alone. Patients already treated with a statin and ezetimibe.,Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolaemia (HoFH),EZETIMIBE/SIMVASTATIN-WGR is indicated in patients with HoFH. Patients may also receive adjunctive treatments (eg. LDL apheresis).,Children and Adolescents 10-17 years (pubertal status: boys Tanner Stage II and above and girls who are at least one year post-menarche),Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolaemia (HeFH),EZETIMIBE/SIMVASTATIN-WGR is indicated as adjunctive therapy to diet in adolescent patients (10-17 years old) with HeFH where use of a combination product is appropriate:, Patients not appropriately controlled with a statin or ezetimibe alone. Patients already treated with a statin and ezetimibe.,Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolaemia (HoFH),EZETIMIBE/SIMVASTATIN-WGR is indicated in adolescent patients (10-17 years old) with HoFH. Patients may also receive adjunctive treatments (eg. LDL apheresis).

Source: ARTG

• Shelf lifetime is 24 Months
• Store below 25 degrees Celsius

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Non-composite pack

This medicine contains one component only.

Component

• Tablet
• Oral
• Light pink to pink colored with mosaic appearance, capsule shaped biconvex uncoated tablets 335 on one side and plain on other side.

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These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4: Prescription Only Medicine.?What is the medicines and poisons schedule?

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• 10
• 30
• 5

Source: ARTG

This medicine is not listed on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS). Talk to your pharmacist about how much it will cost.

Source: PBS

For the active ingredient: ezetimibe + simvastatin

You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.

Source: AHT

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Source: ARTG

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