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 1983, Sun Pharmaceutical is the fourth largest maker in the U.S. and distributes about 184 drugs in the country. Sun serves more than 150 countries through its range of product offerings. The company has 40+ manufacturing sites including in India, the U.S., and Brazil.