Ezetimibe Tablets
Ezetimibe tablets for high cholesterol. It stops cholesterol being absorbed from food and bile in the intestine.
- Category
- Cholesterol Management
- Active ingredient
- Ezetimibe
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 10mg
The exact manufacturer offered is confirmed by the fulfilment partner before supply.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Ezetimibe Tablets vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Ezetimibe Tablets details
- Conditions
- Hyperlipidaemia · Primary Hypercholesterolaemia
- Alternative names
- zetia
- Therapeutic class
- Cholesterol Absorption Inhibitor
- Pharmacological class
- Lipid Regulatory Agent
- Contraindications
- active hepatic disease when combined with a statin; pregnancy
- Minor side effects
- diarrhoea; nausea; fatigue
- Moderate side effects
- joint pain; sinusitis; elevated liver transaminases
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Onset Time
- 1–2 weeks
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Cyclosporine; Fenofibrate; Cholestyramine
- Age restrictions
- Approved for children over ten years and adults.
Serious side effects
rhabdomyolysis, requires immediate medical attention; severe hepatic necrosis, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Ezetimibe tablets for high cholesterol. It stops cholesterol being absorbed from food and bile in the intestine.
Mechanism of action
Localises at the brush border of the small intestine, blocking absorption of dietary and biliary cholesterol.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Avoid during pregnancy unless absolutely essential. Breastfeeding: Not recommended.
What you will receive
Ezetimibe Tablets is a generic medicine sold under the name of its active ingredient, Ezetimibe, rather than under a brand.
- The fulfilment partner confirms the offered manufacturer and product before supply.
- Check the active ingredient, strength, form and pack shown at checkout before confirming an order.