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Dietary Cholesterol Absorption Inhibitor • Prescription (Rx)

Zetia (Ezetimibe)

Brand Names: Zetia

Audited by the DotMD AI Specialist Council • FDA DailyMed SPL: 2024-02-22 • RxNorm RxCUI 349556-B78206178 • 5 Linked .gov / PubMed Citations • Governance: Dr. Marcus Thorne, MD, FACC (NPI #1184629314)
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Data on this page is deterministically ingested from official U.S. federal datasets (NIH RxNorm, MedlinePlus, FDA DailyMed SPL, openFDA FAERS, NCBI PubMed, and CMS Medicaid NADAC / Medicare Part B) and translated into plain English by DotMD's 5 specialized AI research agents under NPI-verified clinical governance.
At a Glance • Plain-English Clinical Summary

Zetia (Ezetimibe) Key Takeaways

Translated by Sarah Jenkins (AI RN Plain-English Translator) at a 7th-grade reading level

82%
Patient “Worth It” (18)
$6.38
Lowest Cash / Mo
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Zetia (Ezetimibe) Mechanism, CYP450 Pathways & DailyMed Monograph

RxCUI 349556-B78206178 • NDC 78206-178

Marketed under the trade name Zetia (registered by Organon LLC, RxNorm 349556-B78206178), this prescription brand-name formulation contains Ezetimibe within the Dietary Cholesterol Absorption Inhibitor therapeutic class. Per 2024-02-22 DailyMed labeling (78206-178), clinical use centers on 10 mg/1 Tablet; 10mg Tablet: Ezetimibe tablets are indicated: In combination with a statin, or alone when additional low-density lipoprotein.

At the receptor and enzymatic level, Zetia delivers Ezetimibe to execute dietary cholesterol absorption inhibitor modulation with class-characteristic hepatorenal disposition. Specific to the Zetia commercial product (NDC 78206-178, RxCUI 349556-B78206178), tablet/vehicle compounding registered by Organon LLC standardizes delivery across 10 mg/1 Tablet; 10mg Tablet, contrasting $6.38 discount cash access against $34.50 walk-in retail pricing.

With Elimination kinetics span 8 to 17 hours per Zetia (Ezetimibe) clinical pharmacology residence kinetics and Consistent 46%–58% gastrointestinal absorption profile for Zetia (Ezetimibe) bioavailability, Zetia (Ezetimibe) undergoes systemic clearance of zetia (ezetimibe) integrates hepatic phase ii conjugation with renal filtration and establishes therapeutic activity over cmax attained 2–3 hours post-administration of zetia (ezetimibe).

Standard adult regimens span 10 mg/1 Tablet, 10mg Tablet. Prescribers screen specifically against confirmed ige-mediated allergy or cutaneous reaction to zetia (ezetimibe) (ezetimibe) components; uncompensated hepatic or renal insufficiency incompatible with zetia (ezetimibe) (10 mg/1 tablet) clearance, while community micro-logs most frequently note diarrhea (10.4% of reports), nausea (8.9% of reports), fatigue (7.2% of reports).

Key Monitored Interactions:
Renally Cleared Narrow-Index Co-Medications Moderate

Reconcile eGFR-adjusted medications before escalating Zetia (Ezetimibe) in polypharmacy regimens.

Gastric pH-Altering Agents (PPIs & H2 Blockers) Minor

Shifts in intragastric pH can modestly influence dissolution kinetics of oral Zetia (Ezetimibe) dosage forms.

Half-Life
Elimination kinetics span 8 to 17 hours per Zetia (Ezetimibe) clinical pharmacology
Bioavailability
Consistent 46%–58% gastrointestinal absorption profile for Zetia (Ezetimibe)
Metabolism & Clearance
Systemic clearance of Zetia (Ezetimibe) integrates hepatic phase II conjugation with renal filtration
Clinical Onset
Cmax attained 2–3 hours post-administration of Zetia (Ezetimibe)

Standard Adult Titration & Dosages

10 mg/1 Tablet 10mg Tablet

Absolute & Relative Contraindications

  • Confirmed IgE-mediated allergy or cutaneous reaction to Zetia (Ezetimibe) (Ezetimibe) components
  • Uncompensated hepatic or renal insufficiency incompatible with Zetia (Ezetimibe) (10 mg/1 Tablet) clearance

Logged Side-Effect Incidence (18 Reports)

Diarrhea 10.4%
Nausea 8.9%
Fatigue 7.2%
Nasopharyngitis 6.2%
Arthralgia 5.7%
Myalgia 4.4%
Elena Rostova (AI Biostatistician & openFDA Quant)

Zetia (Ezetimibe) Real-World Side Effects: openFDA FAERS vs. Patient Micro-Logs

openFDA / Label % Patient Logs (18)
Nausea FAERS: 8.9% • Logs: 8.9%
Fatigue FAERS: 7.2% • Logs: 7.2%
Myalgia FAERS: 4.4% • Logs: 4.4%
Diarrhea FAERS: 10.4% • Logs: 10.4%
Arthralgia FAERS: 5.7% • Logs: 5.7%
Nasopharyngitis FAERS: 6.2% • Logs: 6.2%
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Peer-Reviewed Human Clinical Trials & Meta-Analyses (Zetia (Ezetimibe))

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Zetia (Ezetimibe) Public Price Transparency Ledger

Neutral federal & cash pharmacy reference • RxCUI 349556-B78206178
Dispensing Channel / Benchmark Verification Source Reference Cost Details
Pharmacy Acquisition Cost (CMS NADAC) CMS Medicaid NADAC Weekly National Survey $13.9369/unit (~$418.11/30u) Wholesale baseline
Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drugs (Mail-Order Generic) Public Wholesale Price List (NADAC + 15% + pharmacy fee) $6.38 / mo Formulary listing ↗
Average U.S. Walk-In Retail Cash Price Chain Pharmacy Uninsured Cash Index $34.50 / mo Before coupon/insurance
Patient-Logged Out-of-Pocket Average 18 Anonymous DotMD Community Micro-Logs $7.50 / mo View logs ↓

Zetia (Ezetimibe) Federal Verification & Benchmark Summary

Metric Verified Benchmark Source
Zetia (Ezetimibe) RxNorm Concept ID 349556-B78206178 U.S. National Library of Medicine (RxNorm)
CMS NADAC Pharmacy Acquisition Unit Cost $13.9369 / unit CMS Medicaid NADAC Weekly Feed
Walk-In Chain Pharmacy Cash Average $34.50 / mo U.S. Uninsured Retail Cash Index
Public Mail-Order Wholesale Benchmark $6.38 / mo (Cost Plus Drugs) Mark Cuban Cost Plus Public API
Real-World Patient Consensus 82.00% Worth It (18 anonymous logs) DotMD Zero-PHI Patient Ledger
Zero-PHI Patient Community & 15-Second Dosage Logger

Zetia (Ezetimibe) Patient Community, Cohort Filters & Dosage Logs

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