What is the brand name for Ezetimibe?
The brand name for Ezetimibe is Zetia.
PTCE Top 200 · #70
Ezetimibe
Zetia
Ezetimibe is the generic name for the brand-name drug Zetia. It is a cholesterol absorption inhibitor used to treat high cholesterol (add-on). On the PTCE Top 200 drug list, Ezetimibe ranks #70 and is one of the most frequently tested cardiovascular medications — commonly quizzed on its brand–generic pair, drug class, and key side effects.
| Generic name | Ezetimibe |
|---|---|
| Brand name(s) | Zetia |
| Drug class | Cholesterol absorption inhibitor |
| Class group | Cardiovascular |
| Common use | high cholesterol (add-on) |
| DEA schedule | Unscheduled |
| Availability | Prescription only (Rx) |
What is Ezetimibe used for?
• Hyperlipidemia: reduce total cholesterol and LDL-C; often used with a statin.
What drug class is Ezetimibe?
Ezetimibe is a Cholesterol absorption inhibitor in the Cardiovascular group. Knowing the class is the fastest way to predict its uses, side effects, and the brand↔generic pairs the PTCE tests.
Common side effects of Ezetimibe
- arrow_rightDiarrhea
- arrow_rightAbdominal pain
- arrow_rightFatigue
- arrow_rightMyalgia (especially with statin)
Major interactions
- arrow_rightCyclosporine may ↑ ezetimibe levels (monitor)
- arrow_rightBile acid sequestrants (cholestyramine) ↓ ezetimibe absorption (separate dosing)
- arrow_rightFibrates (especially gemfibrozil) ↑ risk of gallstones/myopathy (monitor)
Is Ezetimibe a controlled substance?
No. Ezetimibe is not a federally controlled substance (it is unscheduled by the DEA).
How to remember Ezetimibe (PTCE mnemonic)
ZET-ia ZAPs cholesterol at the gut — ezetimibe blocks intestinal absorption. Add-on to statin; mild LDL drop; well-tolerated, watch LFTs with statin.
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PTCE exam tip
Ezetimibe lowers cholesterol by blocking gut absorption — a different mechanism from statins, so it's often ADDED to one (e.g., Vytorin).
Ezetimibe FAQ
What is Ezetimibe used for?
Ezetimibe is used to treat high cholesterol (add-on). • Hyperlipidemia: reduce total cholesterol and LDL-C; often used with a statin.
What drug class is Ezetimibe?
Ezetimibe is a Cholesterol absorption inhibitor (Cardiovascular group).
Is Ezetimibe a controlled substance?
No. Ezetimibe is not a federally controlled substance (it is unscheduled by the DEA).
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