Ezetimibe is the generic name for the brand-name medication Zetia. Alongside a healthy diet and exercise, ezetimibe is used to treat high cholesterol by reducing the amount of cholesterol your intestines absorb.

Founded in 1986, Aurobindo Pharma is one of the largest pharmaceutical companies in India and distributes around 214 drugs in the U.S. Aurobindo serves more than 150 countries through its range of product offerings. The company has 27 manufacturing sites including in India and the U.S.