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Precautions to be observed while taking Zetia-2

Patient/caregiver was educated on the precautions to be observed while taking zetia as follows: Use of zetia, especially in combination with other anticholesterol medications, such as, statins, carries risk of skeletal muscle injury and breakdown. Protein molecules released into the blood from this skeletal muscle injury enter the kidney to be eliminated in urine. But, as these molecules are large, they will not be filtered through the kidneys into the urine and get blocked, thus [...]

Precautions to be observed while taking Zetia-1

Patient/caregiver was educated on the precautions to be observed while taking zetia as follows: Observe compliance with regular labs ordered for hepatic function. Zetia use, especially in combination with other anticholesterol medications, such as, statins, carries a risk of liver damage and compromised liver function and so, should be very cautiously used and liver function closely monitored. Also, if liver function is deficient, metabolism of zetia could be slowed down. Slowing down of the drug [...]

Side Effects of Zetia-2

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using zetia as follows: Compromised hepatic function Administration of zetia, especially in combination with other anticholesterol medications, such as, statins, can result in hepatic damage and compromised liver function, consequently leading to mild right upper quadrant pain in the abdomen, poor digestion, and loss of appetite. Extreme cases of liver injury can result in findings such as, anemia with associated weakness, compromised endurance, and shortness of breath. Individuals [...]

Side Effects of Zetia-1

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using zetia as follows: General allergic reactions: Zetia use can result in general allergic reactions, such as, skin rashes, hives, and itching. Some patients can present with symptoms of anaphylaxis, such as, difficulty breathing, swelling of face, lips, throat, and tongue, with consequent difficulty breathing. Seek emergency medical help for such findings, especially with difficulty breathing, for any appropriate measures to be considered. Gastrointestinal upset Zetia use, especially [...]

Contraindications for Zetia Use-2

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using zetia as follows: Avoid drinking alcohol with zetia. Alcohol, by itself, carries the risk of elevating the bad cholesterol and triglycerides, thus compromising the therapeutic benefit of zetia intake. In addition, alcohol with zetia can increase the risk for hepatitis and damage to the liver function. Overall body metabolism slows down in hypothyroidism, which slows down the metabolism of zetia by the liver. Slowing down of the drug [...]