Ezetimibe
cholesterol absorption inhibitor · lipid-lowering
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What this medicine is for
In pharmacological terms, Ezetimibe belongs to the “cholesterol absorption inhibitor (lipid-lowering)” category. This medicine reduces the absorption of cholesterol in the intestine. It is used alone or to support a statin in reaching a lower cholesterol target.
Specifically, for Ezetimibe: Reduces the intestinal absorption of cholesterol. It is most often a maintenance treatment, taken at regular times over long periods; its benefit is judged over time, not by how you feel on the day.
Under which brands it is found
Ezetimibe is found in around 42 presentations listed in France. It can be found under several brand names and as generics.
- Ezetimibe Accord
- Ezetimibe Almus
- Ezetimibe Arrow
- Ezetimibe Biogaran
- Ezetimibe Cristers Pharma
- Ezetimibe Eg
- Ezetimibe Evolugen
- Ezetimibe Krka
- and other presentations
Generics and the original brand are equivalent for the active substance; only the appearance, the name or the excipients may differ.
Do you need a supplement? No.
Nous n'avançons aucun complément pour Ézétimibe : ce serait forcer un besoin qui n'existe pas. La grande majorité des médicaments n'appellent aucune supplémentation particulière, et le reconnaître fait partie de notre manière de travailler. Nous ne concevons un complément que là où les données le soutiennent.
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