Results for tag: "Ezetimibe"

Ezetimibe is a cholesterol-lowering drug used to treat high cholesterol and other lipid disorders. It works by reducing the absorption of cholesterol from the intestine, thereby reducing the amount of cholesterol in the blood. Ezetimibe is often used in combination with statins, another type of cholesterol-lowering drug, to further reduce cholesterol levels. It is also used to reduce the risk of cardiovascular events, such as heart attack and stroke, in people with existing cardiovascular disease. Ezetimibe is a relatively new drug, having been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration in 2002. It is now widely used in the treatment of high cholesterol and other lipid disorders, and is increasingly being used in combination with statins to further reduce cholesterol levels. Ezetimibe is marketed by several pharmaceutical companies, including Merck, Pfizer, Sanofi, and Daiichi Sankyo. It is also available in generic form from several generic drug manufacturers. Show Less Read more