Is A Prescription Required To Acquire Zetia?
A Prescription is required to purchase Zetia from Canada’s largest online pharmacy.
What Is The Drug Zetia Used for?
Zetia is indicated for the lowering of total cholesterol and LDL (bad) cholesterol levels in the blood. It is prescribed to patients who cannot control their cholesterol levels by exercise and diet alone. It has not been shown to prevent heart diseases or heart attacks.
What Does Zetia Work in The Body?
Zetia (Ezetimibe) reduces the blood cholesterol by inhibiting the amount of cholesterol absorbed by the small intestine.
What Is the Generic Drug for Zetia?
The generic form of Zetia is Ezetimibe and is manufactured by Mint Pharmaceuticals.
How Is Zetia Supplied and Stored?
The generic version of Zetia (Ezetimibe) is available as 10 mg dosage forms packing of 100 tablets.
The medication should be stored at a temperature of 25°C with excursions permitted between 15°C and 30°C, protected from moisture. It should be kept out of sight and reach of children.
What Is the Cost of Zetia?
Our Canadawide drug pharmacy is pleased to offer you the generic Zetia 10 mg at an unbeatable price of $40 for a supply of 100 tablets, which is $0.4 per tablet. The average retail cost for Zetia oral tablet 10 mg is around $368 for a supply of 30 tablet, which is $12.3 per tablet. Compare Zetia prices and choose the quality generics will help you save more!
Is Zetia Considered A Statin Drug?
The drug Zetia works in a different way than statins. Statins act by blocking an enzyme that is used by liver to produce cholesterol. Zetia acts by blocking the absorption of cholesterol into small intestine. Zetia has less impact on levels in blood and has not been shown to prevent heart attacks.
Can Ezetimibe Cause Cancer?
Preclinical studies have shown that Ezetimibe does not increase the risk or incidence of cancer, even after prolonged exposure of drug.
Can You Lose Weight On Zetia?
Zetia does not help you to lose weight. However, while taking Zetia you should follow a cholesterol lowering diet as directed by your doctor.
How Should I Take Zetia?
You should take Zetia exactly as prescribed by your doctor. The medication should be taken once a day with or without food. If you take any other medicine to lower cholesterol, ask your doctor if you can take both the medicines at the same time. It is important to follow cholesterol lowering diet while taking Zetia. See you doctor regularly to check your cholesterol level and check for side effects. Your doctor might need to do your blood tests to check your liver functioning before you start taking Zetia with a statin and during treatment.
How is Zetia Metabolized in Body?
The drug is metabolized in small intestine and liver and has a half-life of approximately 22 hours.
What Are The Possible Side Effects of Zetia?
Like all other medications, Zetia can also cause side effects. Most common side effects include diarrhea, joint pains and fatigue. Patients also experience severe muscle problems when they take Zetia with a statin drug. In case you experience unexplained weight gain, muscle pain, tenderness or weakness while taking Zetia, immediately contact your doctor or pharmacist. Otherwise, these muscle problems can become serious leading to muscle breakdown and kidney damage. Some other side effects that have been reported are allergic reactions such as swelling of lips, face, tongue, throat, difficulty in breathing or swallowing, rashes, hives, raised red rash, joint pain, muscle aches, changes in laboratory results, liver problems, stomach pain, inflammation of pancreas, dizziness, nausea, tingling sensation, depression, headache, gall stones, inflammation of gall bladder. These are not all the side effects of Zetia. In case you experience any unexpected side effect, contact your health care professional.
When Should You Not Take Zetia?
Do not take Zetia if you:
- Are allergic to ezetimibe or any other ingredients in Zetia
- Have active liver disease, do not take Zetia with statins
- Are pregnant or breast-feeding
What Should You Tell Your Doctor Before Taking Zetia?
Before you start taking Zetia, be sure to tell your doctor if you:
- Ever had liver problems
- Are pregnant or planning a pregnancy. Your doctor will decide whether Zetia is right for you or not
- Are breast-feeding. It is not known whether Zetia passes into breast milk
- Have unexplained muscle pain, tenderness or weakness
What Medicines Can Interact With Zetia?
It is important to tell your health care professional about all other medicines that you have taken recently including any kind of supplements and non-prescription drugs.
Medicines which interact with Zetia include:
- Cyclosporine (a drug used to prevent organ rejection after organ transplant)
- Fenofibrate (cholesterol lowering drug)
- Choestyramine (cholesterol lowering drug)
Where Can I Buy Zetia Online?
If prescribed by your health care professional, Zetia can be bought directly from Canadian Online Pharmacy. You will not have to wait to start your therapy due to the swift shipping service provided by us.
How Is Zetia Delivered?
The standard delivery fee is $10.00. The orders are usually shipped in 2-3 working days after the processing of the order. The medication package is delivered by regular mail within 10-14 business days after it has been shipped.
For further information and aid, you can contact our Customer Service at 604-581-4000 or email us at customerservice@canadawidepharmacy.com.
References:
1. https://www.merck.com/product/usa/pi_circulars/z/zetia/zetia_ppi.pdf
2. https://www.merck.com/product/usa/pi_circulars/z/zetia/zetia_pi.pdf
3. https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2008/021445s019lbl.pdf
4. https://www.drweil.com/health-wellness/body-mind-spirit/heart/zetia-cholesterol-drug-controversy/
5. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/714220
DESCRIPTION
Zetia (Ezetimibe) is an RX medication that is used to treat high cholesterol. Ezetimibe may be used alone or with other medications such as “statins” and “fibrates”. This medication works by reducing the amount of cholesterol that is absorbed by your body from your diet. Zetia works better if it is combined with a lifestyle change such as a low fat, low cholesterol diet and exercise to help lower your cholesterol. You may help prevent strokes and heart attacks by reducing your cholesterol level. Zetia is available in the strength of 10 mg tablets only. The usual dose for Zetia is one pill once daily with or without food. It may take up to two weeks before you get the full benefit of this medication.
PACKAGING
The generic Ezetimibe comes from Canada and is manufactured by Mint Pharmaceuticals. This medication is available in the quantity of 100 tablets. The medication may be manufactured by different generic manufacturers around the world. We may carry the brand Zetia from Canada also known as Ezetrol manufactured by Merck.
Please note that the manufacturing country and the manufacturer may vary depending on the availability.
DELIVERY
The standard shipping fee is a flat rate of $10.00. Orders are normally dispatched in 2-3 working days after the order is processed. Your package will be delivered by regular mail in 10-14 business days after it is shipped out.
SIDE-EFFECTS
Some side effects may be more likely in older adults. These may include:
- Diarrhea;
- Muscle or joint pain;
- Pain in an arm or leg;
- Sore throat, sinus pain, stuffy nose
Contact your doctor right away if you experience any of the following side effects:
- Dark urine;
- Muscle pain, tenderness or weakness;
- Persistent Nausea or vomiting;
- Signs of liver problems;
- Yellowing eyes or skin
SAFETY
Do not take Zetia if you are allergic to Ezetimibe or if you have any other allergies. Before taking this medication, talk to your doctor or pharmacist about your medical history especially if you have liver disease. You should not start, stop or change the dosage of any medications without your doctor’s approval. If you are pregnant, talk to your doctor before you take Zetia. It is not known if Ezetimibe passes into breast milk. Talk to your doctor before you breast-feed a baby. This medication should be stored at room temperature away from light and moisture and out of reach of children and pets. Do not store Zetia in the bathroom.