INEGY contains the active substances ezetimibe and simvastatin. INEGY is a medicine used to lower levels of total cholesterol, bad cholesterol (LDL cholesterol), and fatty substances called triglycerides in the blood. In addition, INEGY raises levels of good cholesterol (HDL cholesterol). INEGY works to reduce your cholesterol in two ways. The active ingredient ezetimibe reduces the cholesterol absorbed in your digestive tract. he active ingredient simvastatin belonging to the class of statins inhibits the production of the cholesterol your body makes by itself
| Manufacturer | Merck Sharp & Dohme |
|---|---|
| Brand Name | INEGY |
| Dosage | The dose is 1 tablet INEGY by mouth once a day (a maximum dose of 10 mg/40 mg once daily must not be exceeded). |
| Dosage Form | Tablets |
| Size | 28 tablets |
| Active Ingredients | 10 mg ezetimibe and 20 mg of simvastatin. |
| Side Effects | muscle aches, elevations in laboratory blood tests of liver (transaminases) and/or muscle (CK) function |
| Contraindications | you are allergic (hypersensitive) to ezetimibe, simvastatin, or any of the other ingredients of this medicine you currently have liver problems, you are pregnant or breast-feeding, |
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