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Ezetimibe and Simvastatin (Oral Route)
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Ezetimibe and simvastatin combination is used together with a proper diet to treat high cholesterol and triglyceride (fats) levels in the blood. This medicine may help prevent medical problems caused by clogged blood vessels such as heart attacks and strokes.
Ezetimibe is a cholesterol absorption inhibitor and simvastatin is an HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor or "statin." This medicine will reduce the absorption of cholesterol from foods and the production of cholesterol in your body.
This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.
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