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Cholesterol absorption inhibitor
Small intestine absorbs cholesterol from
diet; Cholesterol absorption inhibitor medication reduces the
cholesterol by inhibiting absorption of dietary cholesterol. Cholesterol absorption inhibitorZetia can be used in combination with any of the statin drugs. Who can be benefited by Zetia- Not reaching their cholesterol targets on maximal doses of other medications,
- Unable to tolerate other cholesterol medications because of liver, muscle, or other side effects.
How to take Zetia- Take this medication at the same time each day with or without food.
- If taking Sequestrants, it should be taken at least 2 hours before or 4 hours after taking Zetia.
Possible side effects of Zetia- The
most common side effects related to the use of Zetia include stomach
irritation, headache, abdominal pain, constipation or diarrhoea.
- If
taken along with a statin medication the possible side effects may be:
headache, fatigue, abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhoea, nausea,
muscle weakness.
Stop the statin medication and contact the
doctor immediately if experience: Muscle tenderness or soreness,
unexplained muscle pain, general malaise, fatigue and weakness, and
Fever.
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