Ezetimibe

Cardiology

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

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Always confirm dose against your local formulary / BNF before prescribing.

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