Ezoleta Mechanism of Action

Ezetimibe, the active ingredient of Ezoleta, works by reducing the cholesterol absorbed in the digestive tract.
Ezoleta adds to the cholesterol-lowering effect of statins, a group of medicines that reduce the cholesterol the body makes by itself.
Cholesterol is one of several fatty substances found in the bloodstream. The total cholesterol is made up mainly of LDL and HDL cholesterol.
LDL cholesterol is often called "bad" cholesterol because it can build up in the walls of the arteries forming plaque. Eventually this plaque build-up can lead to a narrowing of the arteries. This narrowing can slow or block blood flow to vital organs such as the heart and brain. This blocking of blood flow can result in a heart attack or stroke.
HDL cholesterol is often called "good" cholesterol because it helps keep the bad cholesterol from building up in the arteries and protects against heart disease.
Triglycerides are another form of fat in the blood that may increase the risk for heart disease.