Overview
Indications
Ezetimibe Tablets is indicated: When ezetimibe tablets is used in combination with a statin, fenofibrate, or other LDL-C lowering therapies, refer to the Prescribing Information of these products for information on the safe and effective use. • In combination with a statin, or alone when additional low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) lowering therapy is not possible, as an adjunct to diet to reduce elevated LDL-C in adults with primary hyperlipidemia, including heterozygous familial hype
Contraindications
When this intervention should not be used
6.2 [see Adverse Reactions ()] Ezetimibe tablets is contraindicated in patients with a known hypersensitivity to ezetimibe or any of the excipients in ezetimibe tablets. Hypersensitivity reactions including anaphylaxis, angioedema, rash, and urticaria have been reported. 5.1 [see Warnings and Precau
Indications & Related Conditions
Conditions associated via SNOMED clinical relationships
Administration & Protocol
Dosing, route, and treatment protocol
Detailed dosage and administration information is available in the full FDA drug label.
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Biomarkers relevant to this intervention via related conditions
No monitoring biomarkers have been mapped yet. Biomarker-intervention linkages are derived through related conditions and will expand as the knowledge graph grows.
Clinical Trials
62 trials linked to this intervention
Recent Trials
Cholesterol Lowering and Residual Risk in Diabetes, Type 1
A Study to Evaluate Preemptive Therapy in Hepatitis C (HCV) Organ Transplant Recipients
Comparative Study of Rosuvastatin/Ezetimib 20/10 mg and Atovastatin/Ezetimib 40/10 mg (TOLERANT Trial)
Comparison of Moderate-Intensity Statin Plus Ezetimibe vs. High-Intensity Statin for Coronary Plaque Stabilization
Efficacy and Safety of EzetimiBe/Rosuvastatin in Diabetic Dislipidemia With Hypertriglyceridaemia
Research Evidence
Published studies and systematic reviews
Research data from MEDLINE/PubMed
Benefits & Expected Outcomes
Benefits, expected outcomes, efficacy data, and NNT (Number Needed to Treat) are pending physician authorship and evidence review.
Risks & Side Effects
Adverse reaction and safety data for this drug is sourced from the FDA-approved label.
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Symptoms associated with conditions this intervention addresses
No related symptoms have been mapped yet. Symptom linkages are derived through associated conditions.
Alternatives & Comparisons
Alternative treatments, comparison data, and clinical decision support are pending physician authorship.
This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider regarding any medical condition or treatment plan.
Do not start, stop, or change any treatment without consulting your healthcare provider.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Substance / Medication
- Fully Specified Name
- Ezetimibe (substance)
- SNOMED CT
- 409149001
- UMLS CUI
- C1142985
- RxNorm CUI
- 341248
- Labeler
- Major Pharmaceuticals
Clinical Data
This intervention maps to 5 entities in the Healos knowledge graph.
Data is sourced from SNOMED CT, UMLS, and the Healos clinical knowledge graph. Content sections marked as pending require physician authorship. Consult a healthcare provider before starting any treatment.