Zocor

Zocor belongs to a group of drugs called HMG CoA reductase inhibitors, or "statins." Zocor 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 of fat in the...

Zocor Prescribing Information

Prescribing Information (FDA)

ZOCOR® is 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,...

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Zocor Dosage Guide

Dosage Information (Advanced)

Zocor Dosage Important Dosage and Administration Information ZOCOR is no longer marketed in the 5 mg and 80 mg strengths. For dosing with the 5 mg strength, use another simvastatin product. Take ZOCOR orally once daily in the evening. The maximum recommended dosage is ZOCOR 40 mg once daily...

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Zocor Interactions Checker

Drug Interactions (Cerner Multum)

Zocor Interactions There are 300 drugs known to interact with Zocor (simvastatin), along with6 disease interactions, and2 alcohol/food interactions.Of the total drug interactions,57 are major, 232 are moderate, and11 are minor. Does Zocor interact with my other drugs? Enter other medications to...

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Generic Zocor Availability

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Generic Zocor Availability Zocor is a brand name of simvastatin , approved by the FDA in the following formulation(s): ZOCOR (simvastatin - tablet;oral) Manufacturer: ORGANON Approval date: December 23, 1991 Strength(s): 5MG [ RLD ] [ AB ] , 10MG [ RLD ] [ AB ] , 20MG [ RLD ] [ AB ] , 40MG [ RLD...

Zocor Alternatives Compared

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Zocor Alternatives Compared View side-by-side comparisons of medication uses, ratings, cost, side effects and interactions. Zocor Atorvastatin Simvastatin Enter another drug to compare View side-by-side comparisons of medication uses, ratings, cost, side effects and interactions. Zocor (simvastatin...

Zocor Reviews & Ratings

User Reviews (Drugs.com)

Zocor User Reviews & Ratings Zocor has an average rating of 5.0 out of 10 from a total of 22 reviews on Drugs.com. 33% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 50% reported a negative experience. Condition Avg. Rating Reviews Compare High Cholesterol 5.0 22 reviews for High...

Simvastatin vs Zocor Comparison

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

TriCor vs Zocor Comparison

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Comparing TriCor vs Zocor View side-by-side comparisons of medication uses, ratings, cost, side effects and interactions. TriCor Zocor Enter another drug to compare View side-by-side comparisons of medication uses, ratings, cost, side effects and interactions. TriCor (fenofibrate) Zocor...