Dezzolip 10/20/40/80 10mg/20mg/40mg/80mg Film coated tablet
PDF Leaflet Revision Date: June 2022
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Hypercholesterolaemia and prevention of cardiovascular complications.
Dosage (summary)
Starting dose 10 mg once daily, max 80 mg depending on indication.
Onset of Action / Duration
Onset: 2 weeks, Duration: up to 30 hours.
Special Populations
- Elderly
- Renal impairment
- Hepatic impairment
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Contraindicated in pregnancy and lactation; use contraception.
Key Drug Interactions
- CYP3A4 inhibitors
- Rifampicin
- Grapefruit juice
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity
- Active liver disease
- Pregnancy
- Lactation
Common side effects
- Myalgia
- Nausea
- Dizziness
- Abnormal liver function tests
Counselling Points
- Report muscle pain or weakness
- Avoid alcohol
- Monitor liver function
Serious warnings
- Risk of myopathy and rhabdomyolysis
- Liver function monitoring required
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