Generic for Zetia for Cholesterol, Triglyceride - Drug Information

Generic Name - Ezetimibe

Category - Cholesterol Medication

Indications

Cholesterol, Triglyceride

Generic Zetia is indicated to lower cholesterol and triglyceride (fat-like susbtances) levels in the blood. Ezetimibe (Generic Zetia) helps prevent medical problems caused by such substance clogging the blood vessels.

Generic for Zetia Contraindications and Drug Interactions

Generic Zetia is contraindicated in patients, who are hypersensitive to this drug, medications that belong to this class of drugs or had an allergic reaction to it in the past.
Generic Zetia should not be taken by patients who have a history of the following ailment conditions.

Liver disease
Liver enzymes, persistently high-levels
There are a number of medications that interact with Generic Zetia. It is important to take the doctor's counsel if you are taking any other medication for the same purpose.

Generic for Zetia Dosage

The following information just highlights the general average dosage of Generic Zetia
Usual recommended dosage of Generic Zetia for hypercholesterolemia is 10 mg once daily. Zetia can be administered with or without food.

Generic for Zetia Adverse Effects

Some of the most serious Generic Zetia side Effects include dark yellow or brown urine, muscle pain, tenderness, cramps, or weakness, unusual tiredness or weakness and yellowing of the skin or eyes.

This is not a complete list of all Side effects. Do concur with your doctor and follow his directions completely when you are taking Generic Zetia.

Generic for Zetia and Pregnancy

Use of Generic Zetia is likely to cause birth defects in the fetus. It is not recommended to use Generic Zetia during pregnancy.

Generic for Zetia and Breastfeeding

It is not known whether Generic Zetia passes into human breast milk. However, it should not be used during breast-feeding because it may cause serious unwanted effects in nursing babies.

Generic for Zetia and Pediatric

Generic Zetia has been tested in children and, in effective doses, has not been shown to cause different side effects or problems than it does in adults. This medicine should only be used in children 10 years of age or older.

Generic for Zetia and Geriatric

Generic Zetia has been used in elderly patients and is not expected to cause different side effects or problems in older people than it does in younger adults.

Note

The above information about Generic Zetia serves as an information resource only and is not intended to substitute professional medical advice, examination, diagnosis and treatment. Always seek the counsel of your doctor, physician or pharmacist before starting any new treatment or making changes to existing therapy.