Zetia (Ezetrol)

Vytorin is actually two drugs in one: simvastatin (Zocor) and ezetimibe ( Zetia , Ezetrol). It works in two ways - preventing cholesterol from being absorbed in the intestines as well as cutting the production of cholesterol in the liver. Vytorin, an expensive cholesterol drug, is marketed as an effective means to lower the harmful cholesterol that often results in heart attack and stroke. However, a long-delayed study known as ENHANCE revealed that the combination of Zetia and Zocor failed to reduce the growth of fatty deposits in the arteries.

Ezetrol contains the active ingredient, ezetimibe which has a different mechanism to the other cholesterol lowering agents currently available. It works on the lining of the small intestine to reduce the absorption of cholesterol from food and recycled cholesterol in bile (a yellowish, thick fluid which helps to absorb fats). Ezetrol should be taken during pregnancy only if its benefits outweigh the potential risk to the baby. If you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, check with your doctor immediately. Ezetrol ?is proving just as mystifying. At issue: does the cholesterol drug work?

EZETROL should be taken as directed by your health care provider. Continue taking your other cholesterol-lowering medicines unless your doctor tells you to stop. Ezetrol� est aussi indiqu� chez les patients ayant une sitost�rol�mie homozygote. Il n?a pas d?action sur les triglyc�rides. EZETROL is a prescription only medicine , fully subsidised under special authority for those who meet specified criteria. Consult your doctor to see if EZETROL is right for you, a normal doctors visit fee will usually apply.