Ezetimibe is an anti hyperlipidemic prescription for lowering
cholesterol levels in the blood. It is a class of medications
for reducing cholesterol. It acts by inhibiting cholesterol
absorption by the small intestine. It can be used along with
lifestyle changing drugs like weight loss, exercise and diet by
reducing cholesterol and other fatty materials in the blood.
Ezetimibe inhibits absorption of cholesterol in the small
intestine by working in the intestine’s brush border thus
reducing the cholesterol to the liver.
Generic Name: Ezetimibe
Brand Name: Vytorin
It can be used as a single medication or with combination of
Statin. This combination is marketed in joint venture by
Schering-Plough and Merck & Co. under the trade names Inegy and
Vytorin.
Vytorin with Ezetimibe is used to decrease total cholesterol
levels, triglycerides and LDL cholesterol, simultaneously
increasing the good or HDL cholesterol. Vytorin in combination
with simvastatin and Ezetimibe are used to treat high
cholesterol levels in the blood. The Ezetimibe element in
Vytorin reduces blood cholesterol by inhibiting intestinal
cholesterol to liver. Simvastatin element in Vytorin is a HMG
CoA reductase inhibitors commonly known as statins, reduces
cholesterol levels by obstructing an enzyme called HMG CoA in
the liver which is the root cause for producing cholesterol.
Buy Ezetimibe - Vytorin
You can buy Vytorin with the doctor’s prescription. You can also
order and purchase it from online stores.
Availability of Ezetimibe - Vytorin
Vytorin is used by people all over the world. It is mainly
available in US, UK, Canada and Australia.
Dosage for Ezetimibe
Ezetimibe is prescribed and treated by doctors. The recommended
dosage of Vytorin ranges from 10/10 mg to 10/80 mg. It is taken
in the evening with or without meals. The dosage may be higher
for people with high cholesterol levels.
