Medicine detail

Simvastatin

Used for: Simvastatin tablets USP are indicated: To reduce the risk of total mortality by reducing risk of coronary heart disease death, non-fatal myocardial infarction and stroke, and the need for coronary and non-coronary revascularization procedures in adults with established coronary heart disease, cerebrovascular disease, peripheral vascular disease, and/or diabetes, who are at high risk of coronary heart disease events.

HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor statin Cardiovascular and metabolic ID 51
simvastatin reference image: A weekly medication organizer with capsules.
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What It Is Used For

Used for: Simvastatin tablets USP are indicated: To reduce the risk of total mortality by reducing risk of coronary heart disease death, non-fatal myocardial infarction and stroke, and the need for coronary and non-coronary revascularization procedures in adults with established coronary heart disease, cerebrovascular disease, peripheral vascular disease, and/or diabetes, who are at high risk of coronary heart disease events.

Active Ingredient

simvastatin

Chemical Name

simvastatin

Common Brands

Zocor, FloLipid, SIMVASTATIN

Generic / Alternate Names

simvastatin tablets, SIMVASTATIN

Tracking Note

Track lipid labs, muscle symptoms, dose changes, and medication interactions.

Clinical links

Linked conditions and symptoms