Drug List Book

Vytorin
(Ezetimibe/
Simvastatin)
ez-ET-i-mibe/
SIM-va-stat-in
Classification:
HMG-CoA/Cholesterol
absorption inhibitor
IFU: Hypertriglyceridemia
Action: Reduces blood levels of
“bad” cholesterol and
triglycerides, while increasing
levels of “good” cholesterol
Dosage: 10 mg - 40 mg
Route: P.O.
Adverse Reaction: bloating,
fever, hives, diarrhea, abdominal
pain, nausea, back pain,
arthralgia, viral infection
Interactions: Amprenavir: May
significantly increase the blood
levels of simvastatin
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