ZETIA (EZETROL IN CANADA)

Zetia is a Prescription medicine.

Zetia

The recommended dosage of Zetia is 10 mg everyday.

Ezetimibe

Ezetimibe

Merck Frosst

Zetia is used for the treatment of high cholesterol.

• Zetia should be cautiously in patients suffering from renal or hepatic impairment and in elderly patients.
• It should not be given to children below the age of 10 years as te safety of this drug has not been esrablished in them.

• Hepatic and lipid profiles must be monitored of the patients taking Zetia medication.
• Zetia may also cause kidney to fail. Hence patient should be cautious about symptoms like pain in the muscles, weakness in muscles, Change in the color of urine.

General information:

Zetia is used to treat high cholesterol levels. It acts by decreasing cholesterol absorption in the intestine. Zetia localises itself in the small intestine where it prevents the absorption of cholesterol from the diet. It is available in the form of tablets.

Important facts about Zetia:

People allergic to Zetia and its ingredients should not Buy Zetia.
People suffering from any kidney disorder, problem with the thyroid gland or women using contraceptives should not purchase Zetia without the doctor's recommendation.
Pregnant women and lactating mothers should not take this medication without the doctor's advice as it may cause harm to the unborn baby and the nursed child.

Side effects:

• Feeling numb
• Pain in the stomach
• Irregular bowel movements
• Feeling exhausted
• Feeling giddy
• Feeling depressed
• Blocked nose
• Bad throat
• Pain in the joints

• Feeling weak in the muscles
• Pain in the muscles
• Jaundice
• Angina
• Decrease in the body temperature
• Appetite loss
• Change in the color of urine and stool
• Feeling of vomit
• Irregular heart beat
• Increased body temperature
• Bad throat
• Rashes on the skin

Zetia drug interactions:

• Cholestyramine
• Cyclosporine
• Fenofibrate
• Gemfibrozil
• Fibrates
• Immunosuppressants

Zetia should be taken exactly as prescribed. The dosage should not be increased or decreased on your own without the doctor's recommendation. the medicine should be taken with a glass of water with or without the meals. The time to take the medicine should preferably be same everyday. People taking this drug should get their regular check up done.