Ezetimibe

Generic Name
Ezetimibe
Brand Names
Ezetrol, Lypqozet, Nexlizet, Roszet, Vytorin, Zetia
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C24H21F2NO3
CAS Number
163222-33-1
Unique Ingredient Identifier
EOR26LQQ24
Background

Ezetimibe is a lipid-lowering compound that inhibits intestinal cholesterol and phytosterol absorption. The discovery and research of this drug began in the early 1990s, after the intravenous administration of radiolabelled ezetimibe in rats revealed that it was being localized within enterocytes of the intestinal villi - this prompted studies investigating ...

Indication

Ezetimibe is indicated to reduce elevated total-C, LDL-C, Apo B, and non-HDL-C in patients with primary hyperlipidemia, alone or in combination with an HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor (statin). It is also indicated to reduce elevated total-C, LDL-C, Apo B, and non-HDL-C in patients with mixed hyperlipidemia in combination with fenofibrate, and to reduce elevated...

Associated Conditions
Elevated Blood Lipids, Elevated sitosterol and campesterol
Associated Therapies
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Compare the Safety & Efficacy of Rosuvastatin 40mg in Combination With Ezetimibe 10mg

First Posted Date
2008-04-07
Last Posted Date
2009-03-26
Lead Sponsor
AstraZeneca
Registration Number
NCT00653445

Coadministration of Ezetimibe and Atorvastatin in Patients With Primary Hypercholesterolemia (P05456)

Phase 3
Completed
Conditions
Interventions
First Posted Date
2008-04-07
Last Posted Date
2024-05-21
Lead Sponsor
Organon and Co
Target Recruit Count
146
Registration Number
NCT00654095

Study To Assess The Efficacy Of A Cholesterol Lowering Drug On Top Of Statins In Patients After Myocardial Infarction (MI)(0653A-150)

Phase 4
Completed
Conditions
Interventions
First Posted Date
2008-04-04
Last Posted Date
2024-08-15
Lead Sponsor
Organon and Co
Target Recruit Count
280
Registration Number
NCT00652717

MD Ezetimibe Cyclosporine Interaction (0653-057)

Phase 1
Completed
Conditions
Interventions
First Posted Date
2008-04-04
Last Posted Date
2024-08-15
Lead Sponsor
Organon and Co
Target Recruit Count
13
Registration Number
NCT00653276

A Research Study to Evaluate MK0653 (Ezetimibe) and Simvastatin, Given Together and Alone, on Intestinal Absorption of Cholesterol (0653-050)(COMPLETED)

Phase 3
Completed
Conditions
Interventions
First Posted Date
2008-04-03
Last Posted Date
2024-08-15
Lead Sponsor
Organon and Co
Target Recruit Count
40
Registration Number
NCT00652301

Open Label Study Evaluating The Use Of Combination Therapy Of Ezetimibe And Statins In Patients With Dyslipidemia In Colombia (0653-141)(COMPLETED)

Phase 4
Completed
Conditions
First Posted Date
2008-04-03
Last Posted Date
2024-08-15
Lead Sponsor
Organon and Co
Target Recruit Count
80
Registration Number
NCT00651963

Ezetimibe Plus Simvastatin Versus Simvastatin in Patients With Hypercholesterolemia and Coronary Risk Factors (P03405)

First Posted Date
2008-04-02
Last Posted Date
2022-02-17
Lead Sponsor
Organon and Co
Target Recruit Count
82
Registration Number
NCT00651014

Comparison of Co-administration of Ezetimibe Plus Simvastatin Versus Simvastatin Alone in Primary Hypercholesterolemia (P03476)

First Posted Date
2008-04-02
Last Posted Date
2024-08-15
Lead Sponsor
Organon and Co
Target Recruit Count
144
Registration Number
NCT00651274
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