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...

Simvastatin Prescribing Information

Prescribing Information (FDA)

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...

Frequently asked questions about Simvastatin

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Simvastatin Oral Suspension Information Consumer Information

Consumer Information (Drugs.com)

Simvastatin Oral Suspension Uses Before taking Warnings Dosage Side effects Overdose FAQ Uses of Simvastatin Oral Suspension: It is used to slow the progress of heart disease . It is used to lower bad cholesterol and raise good cholesterol (HDL). It is used to lower triglycerides. It is used to...

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Simvastatin Tablets: Indications, Side Effects, Warnings Consumer Information

Consumer Information (Drugs.com)

Simvastatin Tablets Uses Before taking Warnings Dosage Side effects Overdose FAQ Uses of Simvastatin Tablets: It is used to slow the progress of heart disease . It is used to lower bad cholesterol and raise good cholesterol (HDL). It is used to lower triglycerides. It is used to lower the chance of...

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)

Simvastatin Questions Overview Questions (44) Display All questions Unanswered questions Sort by Newest Oldest Popular Related tags All related tags High Cholesterol (14) Statin (8) Side Effect (7) Pain (6) Atorvastatin (6) High Blood Pressure (5) Statins (5) Medication (5) Pravastatin (5) High...

Simvastatin Interactions Checker

Drug Interactions (Cerner Multum)

Simvastatin Interactions There are 304 drugs known to interact with simvastatin , along with 6 disease interactions, and 2 alcohol/food interactions. Of the total drug interactions, 57 are major, 236 are moderate, and 11 are minor. Does simvastatin interact with my other drugs? Enter other...

Simvastatin Support Group

Drug Questions & Answers (Drugs.com)

Simvastatin Support Group Overview Questions Summary Our support group for Simvastatin has 44 questions and 128 members. Updated 3 Jun 2023. Featured questions What are the side effects of statins? Updated 1 Sep 2020 1 answer FAQ by Drugs.com When is the best time to take simvastatin...

Simvastatin Pill Images - What does simvastatin look like?

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Simvastatin Pill Images Note: Multiple pictures are displayed for those medicines available in different strengths, marketed under different brand names and for medicines manufactured by different pharmaceutical companies. Multi-ingredient medications may also be listed when applicable. What does...

Simvastatin Monograph for Professionals

AHFS DI Monograph (ASHP)

Simvastatin (Monograph) Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on Dec 13, 2021. Written by ASHP . Introduction Uses Dosage Warnings Interactions Stability FAQ Introduction Antilipemic agent; hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA (HMG-CoA) reductase inhibitor (i.e., statin). Uses for Simvastatin Reduction in Risk of...