Intestinal Absorption Inhibitor
This is a newly discovered class of drugs that only includes ezetimibe. These drugs prevent absorption of cholesterol by the brush border of the small intestine.
Zetia May Not Provide Protection Against Heart Disease
Zetia is a cholesterol lowering drug that lowers LDL cholesterol. While it is effective in lowering cholesterol, reserachers are now finding some problems with Zetia. New research has shown that Zetia may not help prevent heart disease and plaque formation.
The Discovery of a New Class of Cholesterol-Lowering Meds
Zetia® (ezetimibe) is the first of a new class of lipid-lowering drugs that has been recently discovered.
An Additional Mechanism of Action For Zetia (Ezetimibe) Is Discovered
Zetia (ezetimibe) is a cholesterol-lowering drug that has been noted to reduce cholesterol absorption in the small intestine. A protein found in the small intestine, NPC1l1, has been found to be responsible for cholesterol absorption. Recently, it has been discovered that Zetia (ezetimibe) also lowers cholesterol by working in the liver through the same NPC1l1 protein.
The FDA Has Approved a New Indication for Zetia®
The FDA has approved a new use for ezetimibe in patients that have mixed hyperlidemia. The new indication calls for the use of ezetimibe with fenofibrate, a cholesterol-lowering drug from the fibrate drug class, when diet and exercise alone are not enough to lower cholesterol levels.
Adding Zetia To Statins Greatly Improves Lipid Profile
Recent studies have suggested that Zetia, a new cholesterol-lowering medication that lowers cholesterol by blocking its absorption from the small intestine, may enhance the effectiveness of statins, a powerful class of cholesterol-lowering medications. Additionally, no additional side effects were seen with this combination.
Zetia (R) Homepage
This is the official website for Zetia® (ezetimibe), a intestinal absorption inhibitor manufactured by Merck/Schering Plough Pharmaceuticals.
What You Need To Know About Zetia and Vytorin
With all of the controversy surrounding Zetia and Vytorin lately, many wonder if it is still safe to take it, or if something else should be taken to lower cholesterol. This article will tell you what the issues with Zetia are and whether or not it is OK to take Zetia.
