Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Simvastatin
Drug Class
Lipid Modifying Agents
ATC Code
C10AA01
Status
Essential Medicine
What is Eglocard?
Uses
Ezetimibe is a medicine used to lower cholesterol in people who have high blood cholesterol . Ezetimibe works by reducing the amount of c...
How It Works
Ezetimibe also known as Ezetna. It is of Synthetic origin. The Molecular Weight of Ezetimibe is 409.40.
How to Take It
1
Adult · PO
10 mg — 24 hourly
2
Adult
Scraped Dose
Take ezetimibe exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Ezetimibe is usually taken once daily at
Safety Alerts
Active liver disease, pregnancy
Important Warnings
Renal impairment, history of liver disease
perform liver function tests before and during treatment
Women must be protected by non-hormonal contraceptive methods
Side Effects
Constipationflatulenceheadacheasthenianauseadyspepsiaabdominal pain diarrhoearashalopeciadizzinessmuscle crampsmyalgiapancreatitisparaesthesiaperipheral neuropathy
Drug Interactions
Digoxin
coumarin anticoagulants
cyclosporin
gemfibrozil and other fibrates
nicotinic acid
erythromycin
clarithromycin
macrolide antibiotics
Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy
Contraindicated in pregnancy.
Lactation
Not recommended.
Storage
Store Between 15°C-30°C. Protect from Sunlight, Moisture and Heat.
Price Intelligence
Rs 1,131.77
DRAP approved maximum price · per pack of 20 · approved 27 Jul, 2026
No retail price observed for this pack. Retailers may not exceed the approved maximum.
Prices across sources
DRAPper pack of 20Rs 1,131.77
Should you consider an alternative?
Other options containing Simvastatin, and what they are not.
Identical active ingredient at the same strength. Cheapest per unit first.
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Rs 1,021.55
IRZA PHARMA (PVT) LTD.
Ordered by lowest price per unit where a pack size is known, then by price. Order is never affected by sponsorship. Not medical advice — confirm any change with your pharmacist or doctor.
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