Both Ezetrol and Atoreza are used to lower blood cholesterol levels, but they differ primarily in their composition. Ezetrol contains a single active ingredient, while Atorvastatin is a combination medication that combines two active ingredients with different mechanisms of action. Understanding these differences helps determine the most appropriate medication for each patient's needs.
Ezetrol Tablet Ingredients
Ezetrol tablets contain the active ingredient ezetimibe. Ezetimibe is an inhibitor of dietary and intestinal cholesterol absorption. It works by blocking the absorption of cholesterol from the small intestine, reducing the amount of cholesterol that reaches the liver. This, in turn, stimulates the liver to absorb more cholesterol from the blood, lowering total cholesterol and LDL-cholesterol (bad) cholesterol levels.
Atoreza Tablet Ingredients
Atoreza tablets contain a combination of two active ingredients: ezetimibe and atorvastatin. Atorvastatin is a statin that belongs to the class of HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors. It works by reducing cholesterol production in the liver. The combination of ezetimibe and atorvastatin provides a dual mechanism of cholesterol lowering: reducing absorption from the intestine and reducing production in the liver.
About Ezetrol Tablets
Drug Class: Cholesterol Absorption Inhibitors
Drug Classification: Azetidinone
Pharmaceutical Form: Tablets
Pharmaceutical Family: Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs
Active Ingredient: Ezetimibe
About Atoreza Tablets
Drug Class: Combination Cholesterol Absorption Inhibitor and Statin
Pharmaceutical Form: Coated Tablets
Pharmaceutical Family: Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs
Active Ingredients: Ezetimibe, Atorvastatin