Teva launches generic version of Merck cholesterol-lowering medicine

Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. said Monday it has launched a generic version of the cholesterol lowering medication Zetia. Zetia, which contains the active ingredient ezetimibe, is a prescription medicine made by Merck (NYSE: MRK) used to lower levels of total cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol in the blood. Ezetimibe tablets are for patients who cannot control their cholesterol levels by diet a nd exercise alone. Teva said the product can be used by itself or with other…
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