It treats high cholesterol by lowering bad cholesterol (LDL) and raising good cholesterol (HDL).
ezetimibe
- Ezetimibe is used to lower unusually high lipid levels in the blood.
- Ezetimibe is used to treat homozygous hereditary hypercholesterolemia, an inherited disorder characterized by high levels of cholesterol as well as lipids in the blood.
- Ezetimibe is used to treat sitosterolemia, a genetic disorder marked by a plant sterols buildup in the tissues and blood.
Contradications
- Ezetimibe should not be used in individuals who have a known hypersensitivity to ezetimibe or other components that may be present in this medicine.
- Ezetimibe is not recommended for people who have moderate to severe liver diseases.
Side effects
The patients administered with this medicine may experience headache, abdominal pain, diarrhea, gastrointestinal disturbances, and abnormal liver function tests.
Expert Advice
- Please take this medicine at the same time every day.
- Please take 2 hours before or 4 hours after bile-acid binding agents.
- Please take a low-cholesterol diet.
- Exercise regularly for this medicine to work effectively.
- Take this medicine with or without meals.
- Take a low cholesterol diet.
FAQs
What does this medication treat?
Against what medical conditions can it be used prophylactically?
It can be used in the prevention of heart attack and stroke.
Are there any specific considerations while taking this medicine?
Yes, you are advised to add exercise to your daily activities along with a low-fat diet.
How long does it take for ezetimibe to work?
If it is taken as prescribed by your doctor, the cholesterol levels drop within 2 weeks.
What foods should be avoided while taking while taking this medication?
Avoid foods that are high in calories like chips, burgers, fried food, etc. and eat a low-fat, low-cholesterol diet only.
Can I take it with food?
You can take it with or without food.
At what time of the day is it to be taken?
You can take this medication at any time of the day.
Medicines containing ezetimibe
Rs.480
