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Ezetimibe
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Brand Name: Zetia
Drug Class: Cholesterol absorption inhibitor
FDA Category: Prescription Medication
CompendiRx Topic(s): Metabolism and Hormones
Dosage Form: Tablet Tablet - 10mg
Common Usage: Lowering cholesterol
How it works
Inhibits cholesterol absorption in the liver
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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