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Simvastatin

Simvastatin belongs to a group of drugs called HMG CoA reductase inhibitors, or "statins." Simvastatin 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...

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Simvastatin Oral Suspension Prescribing Information

Prescribing Information (FDA)

Therapy with lipid-altering agents should be only one component of multiple risk factor intervention in individuals at significantly increased risk for atherosclerotic vascular disease due to hypercholesterolemia. Drug therapy is indicated as an adjunct to diet when the response to a diet restricted...

Frequently asked questions about Simvastatin

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Simvastatin results from the Pill Identifier

  • Pill A 02 Pink Round is Simvastatin
  • Pill LL C03 Tan Oval is Simvastatin
  • Pill LL C04 Red Round is Simvastatin
  • Pill ZA 21 Brown Oval is Simvastatin
  • Pill A 01 Pink Round is Simvastatin

Simvastatin Dosage Guide + Max Dose, Adjustments

Dosage Information (Advanced)

Simvastatin Dosage Applies to the following strengths: 80 mg; 5 mg; 10 mg; 20 mg; 40 mg; 20 mg / 5 mL; 40 mg / 5 mL Usual Adult Dose for: Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease Cardiovascular Risk Reduction Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia Usual Pediatric Dose for: Heterozygous Familial...

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Simvastatin / Sitagliptin Dosage Guide + Max Dose, Adjustments

Dosage Information (Advanced)

Simvastatin / Sitagliptin Dosage Applies to the following strengths: 10 mg-50 mg; 20 mg-50 mg; 40 mg-50 mg; 10 mg-100 mg; 20 mg-100 mg; 40 mg-100 mg Usual Adult Dose for: Diabetes Type 2 Hyperlipidemia Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia...

Niacin / Simvastatin Dosage Guide + Max Dose, Adjustments

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Niacin / Simvastatin Dosage Applies to the following strengths: 500 mg-20 mg; 750 mg-20 mg; 1000 mg-20 mg; 1000 mg-40 mg; 500 mg-40 mg Usual Adult Dose for: Hyperlipidemia Additional dosage information: Renal Dose Adjustments Liver Dose Adjustments Dose Adjustments Precautions Dialysis Other...

Ezetimibe / Simvastatin vs Simvastatin Comparison

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Comparing Ezetimibe / Simvastatin vs Simvastatin View side-by-side comparisons of medication uses, ratings, cost, side effects and interactions. Ezetimibe / simvastatin Simvastatin Enter another drug to compare View side-by-side comparisons of medication uses, ratings, cost, side effects and...

Ezetimibe / Simvastatin Dosage Guide + Max Dose, Adjustments

Dosage Information (Advanced)

Ezetimibe / Simvastatin Dosage Applies to the following strengths: 10 mg-10 mg; 10 mg-20 mg; 10 mg-40 mg; 10 mg-80 mg Usual Adult Dose for: Hyperlipidemia Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia Usual Pediatric Dose for: Hyperlipidemia Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia Additional dosage...

Simvastatin Side Effects: Common, Severe, Long Term

Side Effects (Drugs.com)

Simvastatin Side Effects Serious side effects Other side effects Professional info FAQ Applies to simvastatin : oral suspension, oral tablet . Serious side effects of simvastatin Along with its needed effects, simvastatin may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may...

Simvastatin (International database)

International Drugs (Drugs.com)

Simvastatin (International) In the US, Simvastatin (simvastatin systemic) is a member of the drug class statins and is used to treat Cardiovascular Risk Reduction , High Cholesterol , High Cholesterol - Familial Heterozygous , High Cholesterol - Familial Homozygous , Hyperlipoproteinemia...

Simvastatin Questions & Answers

Drug Questions & Answers (Drugs.com)

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Ezetimibe / Simvastatin Side Effects: Common, Severe, Long Term

Side Effects (Drugs.com)

Ezetimibe / Simvastatin Side Effects Other side effects Serious side effects Professional info Applies to ezetimibe / simvastatin : oral tablet . Other side effects Some side effects of ezetimibe / simvastatin may occur that usually do not need medical attention . These side effects may go away...

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