9 Questions
Which of the following is NOT a reported side effect of ezetimibe?
Constipation
What is a potential risk of adding ezetimibe to a statin therapy?
Elevated transaminase levels
Which of the following drugs is mentioned as an interaction with ezetimibe?
Bile acid sequestrants
What is a reported adverse effect of Bempedoic Acid?
Joint swelling or pain
What patient population should Bempedoic Acid be approved for?
Patients with familial hypercholesterolemia maxed on statins needing more cholesterol reduction
When should Bempedoic Acid/Ezetimibe be considered for use?
For patients with true statin intolerance
What is the primary benefit of fibric acid derivatives (fibrates)?
Raise HDL cholesterol levels
Which drug mentioned has a significant adverse effect related to liver function?
Nexilzet
Which drug has been linked to reports of pancreatitis?
Ezetimibe
Test your knowledge on the side effects and tolerability of ezetimibe based on clinical trials. Learn about potential adverse reactions like myopathy, rhabdomyolysis, hepatitis, and pancreatitis. Understand how adding ezetimibe to statin therapy may impact liver health.
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