Zetia
Ezetimibe 10mg tablets, used in the management of hypercholesterolaemia. It blocks cholesterol absorption at the brush border of the small intestine.
- Category
- Cholesterol Management
- Active ingredient
- Ezetimibe
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 10mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent, depending on stock.
No prescription needed: we place your order for Zetia on your behalf.
- Condition
- Hypercholesterolaemia
- Alternative names
- Ezetrol
- Therapeutic class
- Cholesterol Absorption Inhibitor
- Pharmacological class
- 2-azetidinone
- Contraindications
- active liver disease; hypersensitivity to ezetimibe
- Minor side effects
- fatigue; abdominal pain
- Moderate side effects
- diarrhoea; myalgia
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Originator
- MSD
- Onset time
- 1–2 weeks
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store at room temperature.
- Drug interactions
- ciclosporin; warfarin
- Age restrictions
- Safety in children <6 years not established.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Pregnancy: Pregnancy use not recommended. Breastfeeding: Not recommended.
Precautions and warnings
monitor liver function tests; use with statins requires statin-specific precautions
Serious side effects
rhabdomyolysis, requires immediate medical attention; hepatic dysfunction, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Ezetimibe 10mg tablets, used in the management of hypercholesterolaemia. It blocks cholesterol absorption at the brush border of the small intestine.
Mechanism of action
Ezetimibe inhibits the absorption of cholesterol at the brush border of the small intestine, resulting in decreased delivery of intestinal cholesterol to the liver.
Zetia is a brand of ezetimibe, used to assist with the management of hypercholesterolaemia. The same active ingredient is also sold under the brand name Ezetrol, supplied as a 10mg tablet. This preparation is a common choice for patients seeking to maintain steady lipid levels as part of their health management.
## Buying Zetia online
For those residing in areas far from a well-stocked pharmacy, choosing generic ezetimibe offers a reliable and often more affordable way to ensure uninterrupted access to a long-term treatment plan.Is Zetia the original brand?
Yes, Zetia is the originator brand name, made by MSD. Yasabai uses it to identify the medicine; what you receive is a generic with the same active ingredient (ezetimibe) at the same dose, mostly a recognised Indian branded generic. The exact brand depends on stock.
What is the price of Zetia?
Zetia comes in a 10mg strength, in packs of 30 to 180 tablets, and the price per tablet for every option is shown above, in US dollars or the currency you choose. Larger packs cost less per tablet. Paying with Bitcoin or Ethereum gives you an extra 10% off.
What conditions is Zetia used for?
Zetia contains ezetimibe, used for hypercholesterolaemia. Ezetimibe inhibits the absorption of cholesterol at the brush border of the small intestine, resulting in decreased delivery of intestinal cholesterol to the liver.
How long does Zetia take to work?
Ezetimibe usually starts to work within 1 to 2 weeks. It varies from person to person.
What side effects can Zetia cause?
The common side effects of ezetimibe are fatigue and abdominal pain. Less common ones include diarrhoea and myalgia. Serious but less common side effects include rhabdomyolysis and hepatic dysfunction, which need urgent medical attention.
What does Zetia interact with?
Ezetimibe can interact with ciclosporin and warfarin. Tell your doctor or pharmacist about every medicine you take before you start Zetia.
What is another brand name for ezetimibe?
Other brands of ezetimibe include Ezetrol.
Can I buy Zetia over the counter in Thailand?
Yes. In Thailand ezetimibe is sold by pharmacists without a prescription, and Yasabai does not ask for one either. We are an online store, not a dispensing pharmacy; we arrange your order and delivery on your behalf.
Ordering without a prescription →Can I get Zetia delivered in Thailand?
Yes. Our pharmacy partners ship from India to Thailand and across Asia in discreet packaging. Standard Airmail takes up to 3 weeks; Express Tracked Courier takes up to 1 week.
How ordering works →What you will receive
Zetia is the originator brand name, made by MSD. We use it here to identify the medicine only; we are not affiliated with MSD and do not ship the original Zetia.
- You receive a generic equivalent: the same active ingredient (Ezetimibe) at the same dose, mostly recognised Indian branded generics from vetted manufacturers.
- The exact brand supplied depends on what is in stock at the dispatching warehouse.
- A regulated generic matches the original ingredient for ingredient by legal standard.