Ezetimibe

price:142 Ezetimibe is a medication primarily used for the treatment of high cholesterol levels in the blood. It belongs to a class of drugs known as cholesterol absorption inhibitors. High cholesterol is a risk factor for various cardiovascular diseases, including heart attacks and strokes. Ezetimibe works by reducing the amount of cholesterol absorbed from the diet in the small intestine.Ezetimibe selectively inhibits the absorption of cholesterol from the diet, including both dietary cholesterol and cholesterol released from the bile in the intestine. By inhibiting cholesterol absorption, ezetimibe helps to lower the total amount of cholesterol in the bloodstream.