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Ezetimibe Dosage

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jun 28, 2024.

Applies to the following strengths: 10 mg

Usual Adult Dose for Hyperlipidemia

10 mg orally once a day

Uses:

Usual Adult Dose for Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia

10 mg orally once a day

Uses:

Usual Adult Dose for Sitosterolemia

10 mg orally once a day

Uses:

Usual Adult Dose for Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia

10 mg orally once a day

Uses:

Usual Pediatric Dose for Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia

Hetero- or Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia:


Homozygous Familial Sitosterolemia:

Uses:

Usual Pediatric Dose for Sitosterolemia

Hetero- or Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia:


Homozygous Familial Sitosterolemia:

Uses:

Usual Pediatric Dose for Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia

Hetero- or Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia:


Homozygous Familial Sitosterolemia:

Uses:

Renal Dose Adjustments

Renal dysfunction: No adjustment recommended.

Liver Dose Adjustments

Mild liver dysfunction (Child-Pugh A): Data no available
Moderate or severe liver dysfunction (Child-Pugh B or C): Not recommended

Precautions

CONTRAINDICATIONS:


Safety and efficacy have not been established in:

Consult WARNINGS section for additional precautions.

Dialysis

Data not available

Other Comments

Administration advice:


Storage requirements:

Monitoring:

Patient advice:

Frequently asked questions

Further information

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