Vytorin Usage Instructions

Patients are advised to take Vytorin exactly as prescribed by the doctor to achieve maximum response from the drug. It is important to follow the proper usage instructions to avoid adverse reaction of the drug. Some of the vital usage instructions are stated below:

• Vytorin is taken once in a day and it can be taken with or without food.
• Patients taking this drug are advised to follow a low-cholesterol diet plan and regular physical workout to have best effect of Vytorin.
• One should never stop taking Vytorin without the prior consultation of the doctor because sudden break in the medication can shoot up the cholesterol level.
• This drug should not be consumed with grapefruit juice.
• The drug should be taken at the same time every day.

Dosages

Vytorin is available in tablet form which comes in four different strengths of Ezetimibe/Simvastatin. The four strength in which the drug is available include 10/10 mg, 10/20 mg, 10/40 mg and 10/80 mg. The dose is prescribed by the doctor based on patient’s age, medical history, severity of illness and other ongoing medications, if any. The recommended starting dose of Vytorin for lowering the cholesterol level is one tablet of 10/10 mg or 10/20 mg on daily basis. After 2 or more weeks of initial dosing, the dose can be increased on the basis of patient’s lipid level tests.

Missed Dose and Overdose

If a patient has missed a dose of Vytorin then it will not cause any adverse effect. Patients can take the missed dosed as soon as they remember it. If the time for the next dose is near the time when the patient remembered that they missed the dose, they can skip the missed dose and continue with their regular dosing schedule. One should never take an extra dose to balance the missed dose.

In the event of an overdose, the patient is advised to seek emergency medical help. One can also contact to their local poison centre for immediate relief.

Storage Instructions

It is important to properly store Vytorin to maintain its efficacy. Some of the important storage instructions of Vytorin are:

• Store the medicine at room temperature 68 to 77°F (20 to 25°C), in a moisture-free environment.
• Keep the container tightly closed after each use.
• Expired and unused drug should be safely disposed.
• Always keep the drug away from the reach of children.