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Ezetimibe is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Is the use of Ezetimibe safe for pregnant women?
The effects of Ezetimibe on pregnant women are unknown since no research has been done to ascertain it yet.
Is the use of Ezetimibe safe during breastfeeding?
Ezetimibe may lead to some side effects in breastfeeding women. If you witness any unusal symptoms after taking Ezetimibe, discontinue its use and call your doctor right away. Follow your doctor's advice regarding the use of Ezetimibe.
What is the effect of Ezetimibe on the Kidneys?
There can be some harmful effects on your kidneys after taking Ezetimibe. If you witness any side effects, discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Ezetimibe on the Liver?
Ezetimibe may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Ezetimibe on the Heart?
Side effects of Ezetimibe rarely affect the heart.
Ezetimibe should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Ezetimibe unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Ezetimibe habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Ezetimibe has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Ezetimibe as it does not make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Ezetimibe should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Ezetimibe cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Ezetimibe
Eating certain foods may increase the time it takes Ezetimibe to have an effect. You should consult your doctor about it.
Interaction between Alcohol and Ezetimibe
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Ezetimibe and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Zetia® (ezetimibe)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 641
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 545-546