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Ezetimibe (Cholesterol Absorption Inhibitors): Pharmacology Made Easy


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In this lecture from This is Why, Dr. Busti will break down Ezetimibe (Zetia)—the classic cholesterol absorption inhibitor—and make the pharmacology easy, high-yield, and clinically relevant. You’ll learn how ezetimibe lowers LDL-C, where it fits in dyslipidemia/hyperlipidemia therapy, and how it’s commonly used as add-on therapy to statins.

You’ll learn how to:
- Mechanism of action: how the cholesterol absorption inhibitor, ezetimibe, works to lower LDL cholesterol
- Clinical use: when to use ezetimibe for LDL-C lowering (including statin add-on therapy)
- Key benefits & limitations: what ezetimibe does well—and what it does not do
- Adverse effects & counseling pearls: what to watch for in practice

The goal = make medical education easy and clinically relevant.

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Disclaimer:
This content is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. It does not replace individualized evaluation, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a qualified health provider with questions about a medical condition and never delay care because of educational content.

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This Is Why with Dr. BustiBy Anthony Busti, MD, PharmD, MSc, FNLA, FAHA