Hyperlipidaemia
Hyperlipidaemia, often called high cholesterol, means having too much of certain fats in the blood. It usually causes no symptoms and is found through a blood test.
Ezetimibe Tablets
10mg
Ezetimibe tablets for high cholesterol. It stops cholesterol being absorbed from food and bile in the intestine.
Key points
- Having too much of certain types of cholesterol can increase the risk of heart attack or stroke.
- A cholesterol blood test, called a lipid profile, measures the different lipids in your blood: HDL (good) cholesterol, non-HDL (bad) cholesterol, triglycerides, and total cholesterol, reported in mmol/L.
- Non-HDL cholesterol contributes to the build-up of fatty material in the arteries, while HDL helps remove bad cholesterol from the blood.
Medicines listed for Hyperlipidaemia
The listed products contain Rosuvastatin and Ezetimibe. Rosuvastatin is a statin, a class that reduces the amount of cholesterol the liver makes. Ezetimibe works by limiting how much cholesterol is absorbed from food in the intestine. Both come as tablets and work to lower lipid levels in the blood.
Further reading
What is hyperlipidaemia?
Hyperlipidaemia, often called high cholesterol, means having too much of certain fats in the blood. It usually causes no symptoms and is found through a blood test.
What are the symptoms of hyperlipidaemia?
Hyperlipidaemia usually causes no symptoms and is found through a blood test. A cholesterol blood test, called a lipid profile, measures the different lipids in your blood.
How is hyperlipidaemia treated?
Statins such as rosuvastatin reduce the amount of cholesterol the liver makes, and ezetimibe limits how much cholesterol is absorbed from food in the intestine.
What medication for hyperlipidaemia can I buy online?
The medicines listed for hyperlipidaemia include products containing ezetimibe and rosuvastatin. Examples include Ezetimibe Tablets and Crestor.
Do I need a prescription for medicines for hyperlipidaemia in South Africa?
No, not online. Direct Meds does not ask for a prescription to order medicines for hyperlipidaemia. We are a broker, not a dispensing pharmacy. We arrange orders and delivery with our affiliated supplier on your behalf.
Ordering without a prescription →Can I order medicines for hyperlipidaemia online in South Africa?
Yes. Our affiliated supplier delivers across South Africa. Estimated delivery is 7 days with Express Delivery, which includes online tracking, or up to 3 weeks with Regular Delivery.
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