Ezetimibe [ezetimib]

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Terms

Ezetrol
Zient

 

(1-(4-fluorophenyl)-(3R)-(3-(4-fluorophenyl)-(3S)-hydroxypropyl)-(4S)-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-2-azetidinone)
Ezetimib
Ezetrol
SCH 58235
SCH-58235
SCH58235
Zetia

Definition

An azetidine derivative and ANTICHOLESTEREMIC AGENT that inhibits intestinal STEROL absorption. It is used to reduce total CHOLESTEROL; LDL CHOLESTEROL, and APOLIPOPROTEINS B in the treatment of HYPERLIPIDEMIAS.

DUI
D000069438 MeSH Browser
CUI
M0422151
History note
2016 (1998)
Public note
2016; EZETIMIBE was indexed under AZETIDINES 1998-2015