When is the best time to take Ezetimibe?

It is usually taken once daily orally with or without food.

Who should not take Ezetimibe?

Ezetimibe is not recommended for patients with moderate or severe hepatic impairment, and hypersensitivity to the drug .

Can Ezetimibe used in combination with statin?

The combination of ezetimibe and statin therapy has been shown to be an effective way of lowering serum LDL cholesterol levels . When compared to statin monotherapy, statin and ezetimibe therapy reduced LDL cholesterol more effectively.

Is Ezetimibe a blood thinner?

No, Ezetimibe is not a blood thinner . It is a cholesterol lowering medication used in the treatment of hypercholesterolemia. It functions by limiting the absorption of cholesterol in the intestine.

Is Ezetimibe safe during pregnancy?

Ezetimibe is contraindicated when combined with an HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor (statin) and should be used with caution in pregnant or breastfeeding patients .

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Creator: Dr. Reeja Tharu
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What are the risks?

About 50% of babies referred for surgery with NEC do not survive. This may be before an operation is done or sometime after. The risks of surgery are greater if your baby is very sick.

Published on Apr 01, 2008
Last Updated on Apr 03, 2008