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Ezetimibe

Brand Name: Zetia
Drug Class: Cholesterol absorption inhibitor
FDA Category: Prescription Medication
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How it works:

Inhibits cholesterol absorption in the liver

Dosage Form: Tablet Tablet - 10mg

Common Usage: Lowering cholesterol

Precautions:

Pregnancy

There are insufficient data on ezetimibe use in pregnant women to evaluate for a drug-associated risk of major birth defects, miscarriage or adverse maternal or fetal outcomes

Lactation

Ezetimibe should not be used in nursing mothers unless the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the infant

Warnings

Contraindicated: Hypersensitivity, contraindicated in patients for whom a statin, fenofibrate, or other LDL-C lowering therapy are contraindicated ; Warnings: Liver enzyme abnormalities, myopathy, rhabdomyolysis, risks associated with combination treatment with a statin, fenofibrate, or other LDL-lowering therapy

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Submission Date: Apr 16, 2024, 07:08AM

Last Update Date: Jul 27, 2024, 10:36PM