
Medically Reviewed By
Dr. Aditya Singh, MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Reg No: MCI-654321 • Verified Medical Reviewer
Nilemdo
(bempedoic acid)
Uses, side effects, dosage information & price range
About this medicine
Hypercholesterolaemia and mixed dyslipidaemiaNilemdo is indicated in adults with primary hypercholesterolaemia (heterozygous familial and non familial) or mixed dyslipidaemia, as an adjunct to diet: in combination with a statin or statin with other lipid-lowering therapies in patients unable to reach LDL C goals with the maximum tolerated dose of a statin (see sections 4.2, 4.3, and 4.4) or, alone or in combination with other lipid-lowering therapies in patients who are statin intolerant, or for whom a statin is contraindicated.Cardiovascular diseaseNilemdo is indicated in adults with established or at high risk for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease to reduce cardiovascular risk by lowering LDL-C levels, as an adjunct to correction of other risk factors: in patients on a maximum tolerated dose of a statin with or without ezetimibe or, alone or in combination with ezetimibe in patients who are statin-intolerant, or for whom a statin is contraindicated.For study results with respect to effects on LDL-C, cardiovascular events and populations studied see section 5.1.
Common Substitutes & Alternatives
These medicines share the same salt composition or therapeutic category and can be used as substitutes under professional medical supervision.
Key Information
Salt / Composition
bempedoic acid
Category
Lipid modifying agents
Manufacturer
Daiichi Sankyo Europe GmbH
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