ezetimibe

GPTKB entity

Statements (57)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:drug
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Vytorin
gptkb:Zetia
gptkbp:activities inhibits intestinal absorption of cholesterol
gptkbp:approves gptkb:2002
gptkb:FDA
gptkbp:brand gptkb:Ezetrol
gptkb:Vytorin
gptkb:Zetia
gptkbp:can_be_used_with gptkb:simvastatin
gptkb:rosuvastatin
gptkb:atorvastatin
gptkbp:category gptkb:unknown
not recommended
gptkbp:class cholesterol absorption inhibitor
gptkbp:clinical_trial Phase III
approximately 35%
as adjunct to diet
in combination with statins
in patients with familial hypercholesterolemia
in patients with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease
gptkbp:contraindication active liver disease
hypersensitivity to ezetimibe
gptkbp:developed_by gptkb:Schering-Plough
gptkbp:dosage_form 10 mg tablet
gptkbp:excretion bile
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label ezetimibe
gptkbp:indication hyperlipidemia
gptkbp:ingredients C24 H21 F2 N3 O3 S
gptkbp:interacts_with statins
gptkbp:invention gptkb:2016
gptkbp:is_atype_of C10 A X09
gptkbp:is_available_on gptkb:tablet
gptkbp:is_monitored_by liver function tests
lipid levels
gptkbp:is_used_for lowering cholesterol
gptkbp:lifespan 22 hours
gptkbp:manager oral
gptkbp:marketed_as gptkb:Merck_&_Co.
gptkbp:metabolism glucuronidation
gptkbp:pharmacokinetics absorbed in the intestine
lowers LDL cholesterol
gptkbp:population adults
children over 10 years
gptkbp:provides_information_on ACC/ AHA guidelines
NCEPATPIII
gptkbp:safety_features Category C
gptkbp:side_effect fatigue
muscle pain
abdominal pain
allergic reactions
diarrhea
gallstones
pancreatitis
elevated liver enzymes
gptkbp:type_of 163222-33-1