Ezetimibe

Ezetimibe
Clinical data
Pronunciation/ɛˈzɛtɪmɪb, -maɪb/
Trade namesZetia, others
AHFS/Drugs.comMonograph
MedlinePlusa603015
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administration		By mouth
Drug classCholesterol absorption inhibitor
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Pharmacokinetic data
Bioavailability35% to 65%
Protein binding>90%
MetabolismIntestinal wall, liver
Elimination half-life19 h to 30 h
ExcretionKidney 11%, fecal 78%
Identifiers
  • (3R,4S)-1-(4-fluorophenyl)-3-[(3S)-3-(4-fluorophenyl)-3-hydroxypropyl]-4-(4-hydroxyphenyl)azetidin-2-one
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Chemical and physical data
FormulaC24H21F2NO3
Molar mass409.433 g·mol−1
3D model (JSmol)
Melting point164 to 166 °C (327 to 331 °F)
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  • InChI=1S/C24H21F2NO3/c25-17-5-1-15(2-6-17)22(29)14-13-21-23(16-3-11-20(28)12-4-16)27(24(21)30)19-9-7-18(26)8-10-19/h1-12,21-23,28-29H,13-14H2/t21-,22+,23-/m1/s1 checkY
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Ezetimibe, sold under the brand name Zetia among others, is a medication used to treat high blood cholesterol and certain other lipid abnormalities.[3][4] Generally it is used together with dietary changes and a statin.[5] Alone, it is less preferred than a statin.[4] It is taken by mouth.[4] It is also available in the fixed-dose combinations ezetimibe/simvastatin,[6] ezetimibe/atorvastatin,[7] ezetimibe/rosuvastatin,[4][8] and ezetimibe/bempedoic acid.[9]

The most commonly reported adverse events include upper respiratory tract infections, joint pain, diarrhea, and tiredness.[4] Serious side effects may include anaphylaxis, liver problems, depression, and muscle breakdown.[4][5] Use in pregnancy and breastfeeding is of unclear safety.[10] Ezetimibe works by decreasing cholesterol absorption in the intestines.[5]

Ezetimibe was approved for medical use in the United States in 2002.[4] It is available as a generic medication.[5] In 2022, it was the 79th most commonly prescribed medication in the United States, with more than 8 million prescriptions.[11][12]

  1. ^ a b "AusPAR: Ezetimibe". Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA). 21 June 2022. Retrieved 20 April 2024.
  2. ^ "FDA-sourced list of all drugs with black box warnings (Use Download Full Results and View Query links.)". nctr-crs.fda.gov. FDA. Retrieved 22 October 2023.
  3. ^ a b "Zetia- ezetimibe tablet". DailyMed. 26 January 2011. Archived from the original on 10 May 2021. Retrieved 13 August 2022.
  4. ^ a b c d e f g "Ezetimibe Monograph for Professionals". Drugs.com. American Society of Health-System Pharmacists. Archived from the original on 17 June 2019. Retrieved 13 April 2019.
  5. ^ a b c d British national formulary : BNF 76 (76 ed.). Pharmaceutical Press. 2018. p. 196. ISBN 9780857113382.
  6. ^ "Vytorin- ezetimibe and simvastatin tablet". DailyMed. 1 June 2022. Archived from the original on 14 August 2022. Retrieved 13 August 2022.
  7. ^ "Liptruzet (ezetimibe and atorvastatin) tablets for oral useInitial U.S. Approval: 2013". DailyMed. 30 September 2016. Archived from the original on 14 August 2022. Retrieved 13 August 2022.
  8. ^ "Roszet- rosuvastatin and ezetimibe tablet Roszet (- rosuvastatin and ezetimibe tablet". DailyMed. 15 September 2021. Archived from the original on 14 August 2022. Retrieved 13 August 2022.
  9. ^ "Nexlizet- bempedoic acid and ezetimibe tablet, film coated". DailyMed. 24 September 2021. Retrieved 13 August 2022.
  10. ^ "Ezetimibe (Zetia) Use During Pregnancy". Drugs.com. Archived from the original on 13 April 2019. Retrieved 13 April 2019.
  11. ^ "The Top 300 of 2022". ClinCalc. Archived from the original on 30 August 2024. Retrieved 30 August 2024.
  12. ^ "Ezetimibe Drug Usage Statistics, United States, 2013 - 2022". ClinCalc. Retrieved 30 August 2024.