Ducetim Plus 10/10, 10/20, 10/40 10 mg, 20 mg, 40 mg Tablets
PDF Leaflet Revision Date: 30 August 2022
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Adjunctive therapy for hypercholesterolaemia.
Dosage (summary)
Adults: 10/10 mg to 10/80 mg once daily in the evening.
Special Populations
- Elderly
- Hepatic impairment
- Renal impairment
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Contraindicated in pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Key Drug Interactions
- CYP3A4 inhibitors
- Fibrates
- Niacin
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity
- Active liver disease
- Moderate to severe hepatic impairment
- Pregnancy
- Children
Common side effects
- Headache
- Myalgia
- Increased ALT
- Dizziness
Counselling Points
- Take in the evening
- Report muscle pain
- Avoid grapefruit juice
Serious warnings
- Risk of myopathy/rhabdomyolysis
- Monitor liver enzymes
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