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Ezetimibe

 
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    Oral
    Ezetimibe
    Ezetrol 
  • Mechanism of Action

  • Inhibits intestinal absorption of cholesterol.
  • Pharmacology
  • Reduces LDL by 15-25%
  • Not yet proven to reduce CHD

Clinical Use

  • Indications

  • Elevated low density lipoprotein (LDL)
  • Adverse Effects
  • Myalgia
  • Abdominal pain / diarrhea
  • Fatigue
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