Ezetimibe and simvastatin and Lumoxiti

• Generic Name: ezetimibe / simvastatin
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Vytorin

Ezetimibe reduces the amount of cholesterol absorbed by the body. Simvastatin is in a group of drugs called HMG CoA reductase inhibitors, or "statins."

Ezetimibe and simvastatin is a combination medicine that is used to lower blood levels of "bad" cholesterol (low-density lipoprotein, or LDL), to increase levels of "good" cholesterol (high-density lipoprotein, or HDL), and to lower triglycerides (a type of fat in the blood).

Ezetimibe and simvastatin is used together with a low-fat diet and other treatments to lower total cholesterol in adults and children who are at least 10 years old. It is not known whether ezetimibe and simvastatin reduces your risk of heart disease.

Ezetimibe and simvastatin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: moxetumomab pasudotox
• Dosage Forms: injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution
• Other Brand Names: Lumoxiti

Lumoxiti (moxetumomab pasudotox) is an injection used to treat hairy cell leukemia.

Lumoxiti is used in adult patients with hairy cell leukemia that has relapsed.

Lumoxiti is also used if the patient has not responded to previous treatments, and has received at least 2 other treatments, including a type of medicine called purine nucleoside analog (PNA).

It is not known if Lumoxiti is safe and effective in children.