How Drug That Blocks Cholesterol Absorption From The Diet Works
Monday, June 9, 2008 - 08:21
in Health & Medicine
A new study sheds light on the action of the drug ezetimibe (trade name Zetia), which is used to treat high cholesterol. Ezetimibe is unique among cholesterol-lowering drugs in that it works by cutting the amount of cholesterol taken in from the diet rather than by blocking cholesterol's manufacture in the body.
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