Ezetimibe Tablet: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Precautions and Alternates
Ezetimibe Tablet
| Generic name | Ezetimibe |
|---|---|
| Drug class | Cholesterol absorption inhibitor |
| Forms | Tablet |
Ezetimibe is a prescription medicine used to lower cholesterol. It works by reducing the amount of cholesterol your body absorbs from food, which lowers the amount of bad cholesterol (LDL) in your blood. It is often used along with diet changes and exercise, and may be combined with other cholesterol-lowering medicines such as statins or fenofibrate.
Follow the prescriber and the leaflet that comes with this medicine.