16 Cholesterol Absorption Inhibitors Antilipidemics

Cholesterol Absorption Inhibitors example

Ezetimibe (Zetia)

Cholesterol Absorption Inhibitors purpose

lower LDL, used with statin or alone

Cholesterol Absorption Inhibitors effects on the body

_____ cholesterol reaches the liver

LDL _____ a moderate amount

less, falls

Cholesterol Absorption Inhibitors how its given

once daily (oral tablet), with or without food

Cholesterol Absorption Inhibitors indications

high LDL not controlled by statin alone, clients can’t take statin

Cholesterol Absorption Inhibitors contraindiations

allergy to ezetimibe; with statin: active liver disease, pregnancy/breastfeeding

Cholesterol Absorption Inhibitors dose and monitoring besides

• Ezetimibe 10 PO mg once daily

check liver enzymes when combined with statin

Cholesterol Absorption Inhibitors side effects

diarrhea, tiredness joint or muscle aches, sore throat

Cholesterol Absorption Inhibitors adverse effects

liver enzyme rise (mostly with statin), rare myopathy/rhabdomyolysis/allergic reaction/angioedema

Cholesterol Absorption Inhibitors client education

take once daily with or without food, keep taking statin if prescribed

Cholesterol Absorption Inhibitors client education to report

muscle pain, weakness, dark urine, yellow skin or eyes