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Ezetimibe

24 known interactions (4 severe)
3 brand names

Indications

  • Adjunct to dietary measures and statin treatment in primary hypercholesterolaemia, Adjunct to dietary measures and statin in homozygous familial hypercholesterolaemia, Primary hypercholesterolaemia (if statin inappropriate or not tolerated), Adjunct to dietary measures in homozygous sitosterolaemia
  • Prevention of cardiovascular events [in patients with coronary heart disease and a history of acute coronary syndrome, in combination with a statin]

Drug Interactions

4 SevereModerate interactions

24 drug interactions identified for Ezetimibe. Check the full interaction details, severity ratings, and clinical recommendations in the MedNext app.

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Safety Information

🤰Pregnancy guidance available
🤱Breastfeeding guidance available
🫁Hepatic impairment guidance

Side Effects

Common or very common Asthenia; diarrhoea; gastrointestinal discomfort; gastrointestinal disorders; headache; muscle complaints Uncommon Appetite decreased; arthralgia; chest pain; cough; dry mouth; h...

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Brand Names

Zetia(IN)Ezedoc(IN)+ 1 more in app
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Source: MedNext Audited Proprietary Dataset

Last reviewed: 2026

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