Patient/caregiver was educated on the precautions to be observed while taking zetia as follows: Taking zetia after having a meal or a snack, can help avoid unpleasant gastrointestinal side-effects of zetia intake, such as, nausea and vomiting, dyspepsia, and stomach upset. A lot of nonprescription and prescription medications can influence the metabolism and consequently, the activity of zetia in the body. This can contribute significantly to risk for toxic side-effects of zetia, such as, hepatic [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]