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Drug Interactions and Side Effects of Zetia

Zetia has 32 Side Effects total
17 are Life Threatening
1 Occur Most Frequently
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Uses of Zetia
 
Zetia is also known by the generic name Ezetimibe


USES:
Ezetimibe is used along with a low cholesterol/low fat diet and exercise to help lower cholesterol in the blood. Ezetimibe may be used alone or with other drugs (such as "statins" or fibrates). Ezetimibe works by reducing the amount of cholesterol your body absorbs from your diet. Reducing cholesterol may help prevent strokes and heart attacks.


Zetia has 17 Life Threatening (Critical) Side Effects
 
Critical Seriousness - Abnormal Liver Function Tests - Abnormal Hepatic Function Tests is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Zetia
Critical Seriousness - Acute Infection of the Nose, Throat or Sinus - Upper Respiratory Infection is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Zetia
Critical Seriousness - Acute Inflammation of the Pancreas - Acute Pancreatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Zetia
Critical Seriousness - Allergic Reaction caused by a Drug - Hypersensitivity Drug Reactions is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Zetia
Critical Seriousness - Chest Pain is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Zetia
Critical Seriousness - Decreased Blood Platelets - Thrombocytopenic Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Zetia
Critical Seriousness - Erythema Multiforme is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Zetia
Critical Seriousness - Flu-Like Symptoms is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Zetia
Critical Seriousness - Gallstones - Biliary Calculus is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Zetia
Critical Seriousness - Giant Hives - Angioedema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Zetia
Critical Seriousness - Hepatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Zetia
Critical Seriousness - Hives - Urticaria is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Zetia
Critical Seriousness - Inflammation of the Gallbladder - Cholecystitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Zetia
Critical Seriousness - Life Threatening Allergic Reaction - Anaphylaxis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Zetia
Critical Seriousness - Muscle Disease - Myopathy is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Zetia
Critical Seriousness - Rash - Skin Rash is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Zetia
Critical Seriousness - Serious Muscle Damage that may Lead to Kidney Failure - Rhabdomyolysis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Zetia
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Zetia has 1 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects
 
Head Pain - Headache Disorder is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Zetia
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Zetia Drug-Drug Interactions
 
Zetia has interactions of severe seriousness with 0 drug(s):

Zetia has interactions of serious seriousness with 0 drug(s).

Zetia has interactions of moderate seriousness with 36 drug(s).

Zetia has interactions of unknown seriousness with 0 drug(s).

Zetia has 6 Condition Contraindications
 
If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Zetia.

Zetia Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriouosness level)

Absolute Contraindications 

Rhabdomyolysis - Serious Muscle Damage that may Lead to Kidney Failure is a contraindication of Zetia.

Relative Contraindications 

Abnormal Hepatic Function Tests - Abnormal Liver Function Tests is a contraindication of Zetia.

Acute Pancreatitis - Acute Inflammation of the Pancreas is a contraindication of Zetia.

Disease of Liver - Liver Problems is a contraindication of Zetia.

Myopathy with CK Elevation - Muscle Pain or Tenderness with Increase Creatine Kinase is a contraindication of Zetia.

Contraindication Warnings 

Severe Renal Disease - Serious Kidney Problems is a contraindication of Zetia.

Zetia has 2 related brands and strengths:
 
Ezetimibe 10 Mg Tab

Zetia 10 Mg Tab

Zetia - Symptoms of overdose may include
If overdose is suspected, contact a poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US National Poison Hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canada residents can call a provincial poison control center.

Contact poison control
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.

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