Label: EZETIMIBE- ezetimibe tablet

  • NDC Code(s): 31722-628-01, 31722-628-05, 31722-628-10, 31722-628-30, view more
  • Packager: Camber Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
  • Category: HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None
  • Marketing Status: Abbreviated New Drug Application

Drug Label Information

Updated July 19, 2024

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  • HIGHLIGHTS OF PRESCRIBING INFORMATION
    These highlights do not include all the information needed to use EZETIMIBE TABLETS safely and effectively. See full prescribing information for EZETIMIBE TABLETS. EZETIMIBE tablets, for oral use ...
  • Table of Contents
    Table of Contents
  • 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE
    Ezetimibe tablets are indicated: • In combination with a statin, or alone when additional low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) lowering therapy is not possible, as an adjunct to ...
  • 2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
    • The recommended dose of ezetimibe tablets is 10 mg orally once daily, administered with or without food. • If as dose is missed, take the missed dose as soon as possible. Do not double ...
  • 3 DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS
    Ezetimibe tablets USP, 10 mg are white to off-white, capsule shaped, flat faced bevel edged tablets debossed with ‘I’ on one side and ‘83’ on the other side.
  • 4 CONTRAINDICATIONS
    Ezetimibe tablets are contraindicated in patients with a known hypersensitivity to ezetimibe or any of the excipients in ezetimibe tablets. Hypersensitivity reactions including anaphylaxis ...
  • 5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
    5.1 Risks Associated with Combination Treatment with a Statin, Fenofibrate, or Other LDL-C Lowering Therapies - If ezetimibe is administered with a statin, fenofibrate, or other LDL-C lowering ...
  • 6 ADVERSE REACTIONS
    The following serious adverse reactions are discussed in greater detail in other sections of the label: • Liver enzyme abnormalities - [see - Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ...
  • 7 DRUG INTERACTIONS
    Table 3 includes a list of drugs with clinically important drug interactions when administered concomitantly with ezetimibe and instructions for preventing or managing them. Table 3 ...
  • 8 USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS
    8.1 Pregnancy - Risk Summary  - There are insufficient data on ezetimibe use in pregnant women to evaluate for a drug-associated risk of major birth defects, miscarriage or adverse maternal ...
  • 10 OVERDOSAGE
    In the event of overdose, consider contacting the Poison Help line (1-800-222-1222) or a medical toxicologist for additional overdosage management recommendations.
  • 11 DESCRIPTION
    Ezetimibe is in a class of lipid-lowering compounds that selectively inhibits the intestinal absorption of cholesterol and related phytosterols. The chemical name of ezetimibe is (3R ...
  • 12 CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY
    12.1 Mechanism of Action - Ezetimibe reduces blood cholesterol by inhibiting the absorption of cholesterol by the small intestine.  The molecular target of ezetimibe has been shown to ...
  • 13 NONCLINICAL TOXICOLOGY
    13.1 Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility - A 104-week dietary carcinogenicity study with ezetimibe was conducted in rats at doses up to 1,500 mg/kg/day (males) and 500 ...
  • 14 CLINICAL STUDIES
    Primary Hyperlipidemia in Adults  -    Ezetimibe reduces total-C, LDL-C, Apo B, and non-HDL-C in patients with hyperlipidemia. Maximal to near maximal response is generally achieved within 2 ...
  • 16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING
    Ezetimibe tablets USP, 10 mg are white to off-white, capsule shaped, flat faced bevel edged tablets debossed with ‘I’ on one side and ‘83’ on the other side. They are supplied as follows ...
  • 17 PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION
    Advise the patient to read the FDA-Approved Patient Labeling (Patient Information).  Inform patients that ezetimibe tablets may cause liver enzyme elevations - [see - Warnings and ...
  • PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL
    Ezetimibe Tablets 10mg 30's Count Label - Ezetimibe Tablets 10mg 90's Count Label - Ezetimibe Tablets 10mg 500's Count Label - Ezetimibe Tablets 10mg 1000's Count Label
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