Cardiology · Cholesterol absorption inhibitor
Ezetimibe
Dose
10 mg OD.
Indications
- • Add-on if LDL target not met on statin (IMPROVE-IT)
Use
Adjunct to statin; standalone if statin intolerant.
Monitoring
LFT, lipid panel.
Side effects
- • Diarrhoea
- • Myalgia
- • ↑transaminases
Related in WardRound
Always confirm dose against your local formulary / BNF before prescribing.
