Results for tag: "Zetia"

Zetia (ezetimibe) is a cholesterol-lowering medication used to treat high cholesterol and related conditions. It is part of a class of drugs known as cholesterol absorption inhibitors, which work by blocking the absorption of cholesterol from the intestine. Zetia is often prescribed in combination with statins, another type of cholesterol-lowering medication, to help reduce cholesterol levels. Zetia is also used to treat homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia, a rare genetic disorder that causes high cholesterol levels. The Zetia market is a subset of the larger cardiovascular drugs market, which includes medications used to treat a variety of heart-related conditions. The cardiovascular drugs market is highly competitive, with many different companies offering a variety of medications. Some companies in the Zetia market include Merck & Co., Inc., Pfizer, Inc., AstraZeneca, and Novartis AG. Show Less Read more