Generic Name:

Ezetimibe

Common Brands:

Zetia

Availability:

Prescription only

Therapeutic Class:

Cholesterol absorption inhibitor; cholesterol-lowering medications

Forms:

Oral tablet: 10 mg

Administration:

By mouth

Therapeutic Uses:

Ezetimibe is used to lower blood levels of total cholesterol and LDL (low-density lipoprotein) for the following medical conditions:

Homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia
Mixed hyperlipidemia
Primary hypercholesterolemia
Homozygous familial sitosterolemia

Controlled Status:

Not a controlled substance

What is ezetimibe (Zetia)?

Ezetimibe is a cholesterol-lowering prescription medication; it lowers total cholesterol and LDL (low-density lipoprotein), also known as the “bad” cholesterol. 

There may be other uses of ezetimibe—your pharmacist or physician can give you further information and assistance

Who can take ezetimibe (Zetia)?

• Adults
• Children who are at least 10 years old