Simvastatin (INN) ( /ˈsɪmvəstætɨn/) is a hypolipidemic drug used to control elevated cholesterol, or hypercholesterolemia. It is a member of the statin class of pharmaceuticals.
Simvastatin is a synthetic derivate of a fermentation product of Aspergillus terreus. The drug is marketed under the trade name Zocor, as well as generically.
The primary uses of simvastatin is for the treatment of dyslipidemia and the prevention of cardiovascular disease...
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Active ingredient of formulation:
- Simvastatin 10 film coated tablet ,
- Simvastatin 5 film coated tablet ,
- Simvastatin 5 tablet ,
- Niacin and simvastatin 500/40 extended release film coated tablet ,
- Sitagliptin and simvastatin 10/100 film coated tablet ,
- Ezetimibe and simvastatin 10/40 tablet ,
- Simvastatin 80 orally disintegrating tablet ,
- Simvastatin 80 tablet ,
- Niacin and simvastatin 500/20 extended release film coated tablet ,
- Niacin and simvastatin 1000/40 extended release film coated tablet
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Also known as:
- Zocor
