Ezetimibe interactions
Ezetimibe (Zetia) has 14 documented interactions across the FDA labels and fact sheets we index: 10 major, 3 moderate, 1 minor, and 0 where a label reports no significant interaction. Each entry below quotes the sentence behind it. This drug page is a starting point, not a verdict for your situation.
Major interactions (10)
When used in combination with a statin, fenofibrate, or other LDL-C lowering therapy, ZETIA is contraindicated in patients for whom a statin, fenofibrate, or other LDL-C lowering therapy are contraindicated. (Ezetimibe label, Contraindications)
When used in combination with a statin, fenofibrate, or other LDL-C lowering therapy, ZETIA is contraindicated in patients for whom a statin, fenofibrate, or other LDL-C lowering therapy are contraindicated. (Ezetimibe label, Contraindications)
When used in combination with a statin, fenofibrate, or other LDL-C lowering therapy, ZETIA is contraindicated in patients for whom a statin, fenofibrate, or other LDL-C lowering therapy are contraindicated. (Ezetimibe label, Contraindications)
When used in combination with a statin, fenofibrate, or other LDL-C lowering therapy, ZETIA is contraindicated in patients for whom a statin, fenofibrate, or other LDL-C lowering therapy are contraindicated. (Ezetimibe label, Contraindications)
Co-administration of ZETIA with fibrates other than fenofibrate is not recommended [see Adverse Reactions (6.1) ] . (Ezetimibe label, Drug interactions)
When used in combination with a statin, fenofibrate, or other LDL-C lowering therapy, ZETIA is contraindicated in patients for whom a statin, fenofibrate, or other LDL-C lowering therapy are contraindicated. (Ezetimibe label, Contraindications)
When used in combination with a statin, fenofibrate, or other LDL-C lowering therapy, ZETIA is contraindicated in patients for whom a statin, fenofibrate, or other LDL-C lowering therapy are contraindicated. (Ezetimibe label, Contraindications)
When used in combination with a statin, fenofibrate, or other LDL-C lowering therapy, ZETIA is contraindicated in patients for whom a statin, fenofibrate, or other LDL-C lowering therapy are contraindicated. (Ezetimibe label, Contraindications)
When used in combination with a statin, fenofibrate, or other LDL-C lowering therapy, ZETIA is contraindicated in patients for whom a statin, fenofibrate, or other LDL-C lowering therapy are contraindicated. (Ezetimibe label, Contraindications)
When used in combination with a statin, fenofibrate, or other LDL-C lowering therapy, ZETIA is contraindicated in patients for whom a statin, fenofibrate, or other LDL-C lowering therapy are contraindicated. (Ezetimibe label, Contraindications)
Moderate interactions (3)
- Cholestyraminebile acid sequestrantModerate
Bile Acid Sequestrants Clinical Impact: Concomitant cholestyramine administration decreased the mean exposure of total ezetimibe. (Ezetimibe label, Drug interactions)
- Colesevelambile acid sequestrantModerate
Bile Acid Sequestrants Clinical Impact: Concomitant cholestyramine administration decreased the mean exposure of total ezetimibe. (Ezetimibe label, Drug interactions)
- CyclosporineimmunosuppressantModerate
Table 3: Clinically Important Drug Interactions with ZETIA Cyclosporine Clinical Impact: Concomitant use of ZETIA and cyclosporine increases ezetimibe and cyclosporine concentrations. (Ezetimibe label, Drug interactions)
Minor mentions (1)
- NiacinMinor
All participants received simvastatin, 40 to 80 mg per day, plus ezetimibe 10 mg per day if needed, to maintain an LDL-C level of 40-80 mg/dL, and were randomized to receive niacin extended-release tablets 1500-2000 mg/day (n=1718) or matching placebo (IR Niacin, 100-150 mg, n=1696). (Niacin label, Warnings and precautions)
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