Table 1. A brief summary of ezetimibe6 .
| Characteristics | Summary |
|---|---|
| Usage/dosage | 10 mg once daily |
| Follow-up test | Lipid profile tests every 3–6 months |
| Adverse reactions | - Abdominal pain, diarrhea, flatulence, fatigue, indigestion, gastroesophageal reflux, reduced appetite, arthralgia, muscle spasm, and chest pain |
| - Elevated transaminase, gamma-glutamyl transferase, and creatinine kinase | |
| Contraindications | - Drug hypersensitivity |
| - Pregnancy and breastfeeding | |
| - Acute liver disease or moderate to severe chronic liver dysfunction |