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Liptruzet (Ezetimibe / Atorvastatin Calcium) - Summary

 
 



LIPTRUZET SUMMARY

LIPTRUZET contains ezetimibe, a selective inhibitor of intestinal cholesterol and related phytosterol absorption, and atorvastatin, a 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl-coenzyme A (HMG-CoA) reductase inhibitor.

Therapy with lipid-altering agents should be only one component of multiple risk factor intervention in individuals at significantly increased risk for atherosclerotic vascular disease due to hypercholesterolemia. Drug therapy is indicated as an adjunct to diet when the response to a diet restricted in saturated fat and cholesterol and other nonpharmacologic measures alone has been inadequate.

Primary Hyperlipidemia

LIPTRUZET™ is indicated for the reduction of elevated total cholesterol (total-C), low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), apolipoprotein B (Apo B), triglycerides (TG), and non-high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (non-HDL-C), and to increase high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) in patients with primary (heterozygous familial and non-familial) hyperlipidemia or mixed hyperlipidemia.

Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HoFH)

LIPTRUZET is indicated for the reduction of elevated total-C and LDL-C in patients with homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia, as an adjunct to other lipid-lowering treatments (e.g., LDL apheresis) or if such treatments are unavailable.

Limitations of Use

No incremental benefit of LIPTRUZET on cardiovascular morbidity and mortality over and above that demonstrated for atorvastatin has been established. LIPTRUZET has not been studied in Fredrickson type I, III, IV, and V dyslipidemias.


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NEWS HIGHLIGHTS

Published Studies Related to Liptruzet (Ezetimibe / Atorvastatin)

Comparison of the effects of combination atorvastatin (40 mg) + ezetimibe (10 mg) versus atorvastatin (40 mg) alone on secretory phospholipase A2 activity in patients with stable coronary artery disease or coronary artery disease equivalent. [2011]
Secretory phospholipase A2 (sPLA2) is an enzyme that plays an important role in the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis and of adverse cardiovascular events...

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Clinical Trials Related to Liptruzet (Ezetimibe / Atorvastatin)

Safety and Efficacy Study Comparing ABT-335 Coadministered With Atorvastatin and Ezetimibe to Atorvastatin Coadministered With Ezetimibe in Subjects With Multiple Abnormal Lipid (Fat) Levels in the Blood [Completed]
The primary purpose of this study is to compare the safety and efficacy of ABT-335 (investigational drug) coadministered with atorvastatin and ezetimibe to atorvastatin coadministered with ezetimibe in subjects with abnormal lipid (fat) levels in the blood.

A Study to Evaluate the Effectiveness of Ezetimibe/Atorvastatin 10 mg/40 mg Combination Tablet Compared to Marketed Ezetimibe 10 mg and Atorvastatin 40 mg Tablets in Participants With High Cholesterol (MK-0653C-190 AM1) [Completed]
The purpose of this study is to determine whether ezetimibe/atorvastatin 10 mg/40 mg combination tablet is equivalent to the coadministration of ezetimibe 10 mg and atorvastatin 40 mg in lowering low-density-lipoprotein-cholesterol (LDL-C) after 6 weeks of treatment.

A Study to Evaluate the Effectiveness of Ezetimibe/Atorvastatin 10 mg/20 mg Combination Tablet Compared to Marketed Ezetimibe 10 mg and Atorvastatin 20 mg Tablets in Participants With High Cholesterol (MK-0653C-185 AM1) [Completed]
The purpose of this study is to determine whether ezetimibe/atorvastatin 10 mg/20 mg combination tablet is equivalent to the coadministration of ezetimibe 10 mg and atorvastatin 20 mg in lowering low-density-lipoprotein-cholesterol (LDL-C) after 6 weeks of treatment.

A Multiple-Dose Pharmacokinetic Interaction Study Between ABT-335, Atorvastatin and Ezetimibe [Completed]
The objective of this study is to evaluate the potential PK interaction between ABT-335, atorvastatin 80 mg and ezetimibe 10 mg when administered concurrently.

CKD-391 Pharmacokinetic Study Phase I [Not yet recruiting]
A randomized, open-label, 2-way crossover study to compare the pharmacokinetics and safety CKD-391 to coadministration Atorvastatin and Ezetimibe in health volunteers.

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