Consumer Information for: AURO-EZETIMIBE

Consumer Information

Information about the product including what the product is used for, dosage, warnings, proper use and side effects. This summary will not tell you everything about the product. Contact your healthcare professional if you have any questions about the product.


What the medication is used for

Auro-Ezetimibe helps to reduce the amount of cholesterol and triglycerides in your blood in conjunction with lifestyle changes including exercise, diet, and weight management, when a response to such changes has been inadequate.

Cholesterol is one of several fatty substances found in the blood stream. Your total cholesterol is made up mainly of low density lipoprotein cholesterol and high density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL and HDL cholesterol).

LDL cholesterol is often called “bad” cholesterol because it can build up in the walls of your arteries forming plaque.
Eventually this plaque build-up can lead to a narrowing of the arteries. This narrowing can slow or block blood flow to vital organs such as the heart and brain. This blocking of blood flow can result in a heart attack or stroke.

HDL cholesterol is often called “good” cholesterol because it helps keep the bad cholesterol from building up in the arteries and protects against heart disease. Triglycerides are another form of fat in your blood that may increase your risk for heart disease.

Auro-Ezetimibe may be taken alone or with other cholesterol-lowering medicines known as statins or with another medicine known as fenofibrate, in addition to diet and other lifestyle changes (see INTERACTIONS WITH THIS MEDICATION). Auro-Ezetimibe adds to the cholesterol-lowering effect of statins and fenofibrate. Statins and fenofibrate lower cholesterol in a different way; they work in the liver.

What it does

Auro-Ezetimibe works by decreasing the absorption of cholesterol in the small intestine.

When it should not be used
  • Patients who are hypersensitive (allergic) to ezetimibe or any of the nonmedicinal ingredients should not take Auro-Ezetimibe.
  • Patients with liver disease, active or unexplained increases in liver enzymes (blood tests of liver function) should not take Auro-Ezetimibe together with a statin.
  • Patients who are pregnant should not take AuroEzetimibe together with a statin.
  • Patients who are nursing should not take AuroEzetimibe together with a statin.
What the medicinal ingredient is

Ezetimibe

What the non-medicinal ingredients are

Lactose monohydrate, Hypromellose. Croscarmellose sodium, Sodium Lauryl sulfate, Crospovidone, Cellulose microcrystalline, and Magnesium stearate..

What dosage form it comes in

Tablet 10 mg.

Warnings and precautions

Serious Warnings and Precautions

  • Liver disease (Hepatitis)
  • Pancreas disease (Pancreatitis)
  • Muscle pain (Myopathy/Rhabdomyolysis, myalgia)
  • Severe allergic reaction (Anaphylaxis)

Before you use Auro-Ezetimibe talk to your doctor if you:

  • are pregnant, plan to become pregnant or think you might be pregnant.
  • are breast-feeding. Auro-Ezetimibe may be passed in your milk to your baby.
  • have now or have had in the past any medical problems (including liver disease or liver problems).
Interactions with this medication

You should always tell your doctor about all drugs that you are taking or plan to take as well as those obtained without a prescription.

Drugs that may interact with Auro-Ezetimibe include:

  • Cyclosporine
  • Cholestyramine (a resine/bile acid sequestrant) or any other bile acid sequestrant. In that case, AuroEzetimibe should be taken at least 2 hours before or 4 hours after taking the bile acid sequestrant.
  • Fibrates
Proper use of this medication

Usual dose

  • Auro-Ezetimibe should be taken as directed. Take one 10 mg tablet by mouth each day, preferably at the same time of day. Auro-Ezetimibe can be taken with or without food.
  • Continue taking your other cholesterol-lowering medicines known as statins or fenofibrate unless your doctor tells you to stop.
  • If you are taking a statin or fenofibrate, AuroEzetimibe can be taken at the same time.
  • Even if you are taking medication to treat high cholesterol, it is important to have your cholesterol measured regularly. You should also know your cholesterol levels and goals.

Overdose

Take Auro-Ezetimibe only as prescribed for you. If you take more Auro-Ezetimibe than you were prescribed, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

If you think you have taken too much AuroEzetimibe, contact your healthcare professional, hospital emergency department or regional Poison Control Centre immediately, even if there are no symptoms.

Missed dose

If you miss a dose, just resume the usual schedule of one tablet daily.

Side effects and what to do about them

Auro-Ezetimibe is generally well tolerated.

  • When used alone, the following common side effects have been reported: abdominal pain; diarrhea; flatulence; tiredness; viral infection; throat infection (pharyngitis); nose infection (sinusitis); joint pain (arthralgia); back pain; and coughing.

    The following uncommon side effects have been reported:
    Elevations in some laboratory blood tests of liver (transaminases) or muscle (CK) function; indigestion; heartburn; nausea; muscle spasms; neck pain; decreased appetite; hot flush; high blood pressure; chest pain and pain

  • When used with a statin, the following common side effects have been reported: headache; tiredness; abdominal pain; diarrhea; joint pain (arthralgia); muscle pain (myalgia); back pain; throat infection (pharyngitis); nose infection (sinusitis); upper chest infection (respiratory tract); and changes in certain laboratory blood tests.

    The following uncommon side effects have been reported:
    tingling sensation; dry mouth; gastritis; itching; rash; hives; muscular weakness; pain in arms and legs; unusual tiredness or weakness; and swelling, especially in the hands and feet.

When used with fenofibrate, the following side effect was reported: abdominal pain

  • In general use, the following side effects have been reported:
    raised red rash, sometimes with target-shaped lesions; dizziness; depression; tingling sensation; constipation; and unusual tiredness or weakness

  • You should contact your doctor if you develop persistent and severe muscle aches or pains with no obvious explanation at any time after starting to take Auro-Ezetimibe.

If you are prescribed Auro-Ezetimibe with a statin, your doctor will order routine blood tests to check your liver function before and after starting treatment.

Talk to your doctor anytime you have a medical problem you think may be related to Auro-Ezetimibe.

Serious side effects, how often they happen and what to do about them
Symptoms / effects Talk to your healthcare professional Only if severe Talk to your healthcare professional f severe In all cases healthcare professional Stop taking drug and get immediate medical help
Rare
Muscle aches and pains (Myopathy/Rhabdomyoly sis) ✔    
Sudden severe allergic reactions (swelling of the face, lips, tongue, and/or throat that may cause difficulty in breathing or swallowing, rash and hives).     ✔
Symptoms of liver problems (severe abdominal pain, especially if felt on the upper right side below the ribs, dark urine, general itchiness, severe nausea or vomiting, pale stools, yellowing of skin or eyes)   ✔  
Symptoms of gallstones or inflammation of the gallbladder (severe abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting)   ✔  
Symptoms of pancreas problems (severe abdominal pain)   ✔  

This is not a complete list of side effects. For any unexpected effects while taking Auro-Ezetimibe, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
How to store

Store at 15°C to 30°C. Protect from moisture.

Keep Auro-Ezetimibe and all medicines out of the reach of children.

Do not use after the expiry date stated on the carton, blister or bottle.

Reporting side effects

You can report any suspected side effects associated with the use of health products to Health Canada by:

NOTE: Contact your health professional if you need information about how to manage your side effects. The Canada Vigilance Program does not provide medical advice.

More information

If you want more information about Auro-Ezetimibe:

This leaflet was prepared by

Auro Pharma Inc.
3700 Steeles Avenue West, Suite # 402
Woodbridge, Ontario, L4L 8K8,
Canada.

Date of preparation: October 26, 2017

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