Ezetimibe
Back to searchScientific Name: | Ezetimibe |
Brand Name: | Ezetrol, Lypqozet, Nexlizet, Roszet, Vytorin, Zetia |
Company Owner: | Msp singapore co llc |
Mechanism Of Action | Ezetimibe mediates its blood cholesterol-lowering effect via selectively inhibiting the absorption of cholesterol and phytosterol by the small intestine without altering the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins and nutrients. |
Description of the Drug: | Ezetimibe is a cholesterol absorption inhibitor used to lower total cholesterol, LDL-C, Apo-B, and non-HDL-C in primary hyperlipidemia and familial cholesterolemia. |
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