Patient/caregiver was educated on the precautions to be observed while taking Ezetimibe as follows: Observe compliance with regular labs ordered for hepatic function. Ezetimibe 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 Ezetimibe could be slowed down. Slowing down of the drug [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Ezetimibe as follows: Compromised hepatic function Administration of Ezetimibe, 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 [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Ezetimibe as follows: General allergic reactions: Ezetimibe 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 Ezetimibe use, especially [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Ezetimibe as follows: Avoid drinking alcohol with Ezetimibe. Alcohol, by itself, carries the risk of elevating the bad cholesterol and triglycerides, thus compromising the therapeutic benefit of Ezetimibe intake. In addition, alcohol with Ezetimibe 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 Ezetimibe by the liver. Slowing down of the drug [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Ezetimibe as follows: Ezetimibe is significantly metabolized in the liver. If liver function is deficient, metabolism of Ezetimibe could be slowed down. Slowing down of the drug metabolism can result in increased risk for compromised therapeutic benefits and toxicity with the medication. Also, Ezetimibe has the potential to cause inflammation of liver with consequent damage to the liver function, especially when administered as a combination therapy with other [...]