Lima J, Fonollosa V, Chacón P. Inhibición selectiva de la absorción de colesterol: una nueva perspectiva en el tratamiento de la hipercolesterolemia.
Med Clin (Barc) 2005;
125:16-23. [PMID:
15960941 DOI:
10.1157/13076400]
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Abstract
Ezetimibe is the first of a new class of lipid-lowering drugs, the 2-azetidinones, which selectively inhibits the absorption of intestinal cholesterol. Ezetimibe's mechanism of action complements that of cholesterol synthesis inhibitors. Ezetimibe as monotherapy or in combination with statins significantly decreases plasma cLDL levels. As monotherapy, ezetimibe is well tolerated with a side-effect profile similar to placebo, whereas in combination with statins no differences in the incidence of myopathy, rhabdomyolysis or elevated liver enzymes are reported.
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