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Active Ingredient
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EZETIMIBE
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Therapeutic Class
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CHOLESTEROL ABSORPTION INHIBITORS
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Indications
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An adjunct to dietary measures and statin treatment.Reduction of total cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein (LDL)-cholesterol, and apolipoprotein B in the management of hyperlipidaemias.
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Caution
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Headache, abdominal pain, and diarrhoea. Contraindicated in patients with active liver disease or unexplained, persistent increases in serum aminotransferase (transaminase) concentrations.
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Dose Range
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10mg once daily . Must be used in combination with a statin.
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Drug Interactions
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Pregnancy
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Use during pregnancy only if potential benefit to the mother outweighs the possi More ...
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Breast Feeding
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