Ezetimibe

Uses of Ezetimibe

Administer Ezetimibe to provide medical relief to people with high cholesterol. It lowers the cholesterol level of the body, thus, preventing more health complications to occur. This drug works best as it can support other medicines in treating high levels of cholesterol. Other than that, to ensure that the treatment is successful, an individual should be warier about what they eat. This means that a proper diet and exercise must be done to remain healthy and functioning.

Ezetimibe is sold under the trade names Zetia and Ezetrol.

Precautions and Warnings

Avoid Ezetimibe consumption if:

• You have liver disease
• History of kidney disease
• Are pregnant or breastfeeding
• Allergic to Ezetimibe and its major components

Dosage

The dosage for this type of medicine is only 10 mg of Ezetimibe to be consumed orally once per day. If a dosage adjustment is needed, the healthcare professional is responsible for doing so. Furthermore, the dosage will always depend on the intensity of the disease that needs treatment.

Side Effects

While side effects are inevitable, they can still be manageable. These effects are as follows:

Common Side Effects:

• Pain in the joints and muscles
• Stuffy nose
• Sinusitis
• Sore throat
• Diarrhea
• Pain in the arms and legs

Severe Side Effects:

• Dizziness
• Pain in the chest
• Difficulty swallowing
• Chest tightness