Zetia (Ezetimibe): Mechanism of Action, Clinical Evidence, and Therapeutic Role in Lipid Management

1. Introduction: What is Zetia? Its Role in Modern Medicine So you’re looking into Zetia. Let me tell you what I’ve learned over fifteen years of prescribing this drug—and believe me, I had my doubts early on. Zetia, generic name ezetimibe, is a cholesterol absorption inhibitor. It’s not a statin. It doesn’t work like a statin. And that’s exactly why it’s earned its place in our lipid management toolkit.