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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...

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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,...

Zocor results from the Pill Identifier

  • Pill MSD 749 Red Oval is Zocor
  • Pill ZOCOR MSD 740 Orange U-shape is Zocor
  • Pill MSD 740 Tan Oval is Zocor
  • Pill MSD 735 Peach Oval is Zocor
  • Pill ZOCOR MSD 726 Yellow U-shape is Zocor

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. An...

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Zocor Interactions Checker

Drug Interactions (Cerner Multum)

Zocor Interactions There are 336 drugs known to interact with Zocor (simvastatin), along with 6 disease interactions, and 2 alcohol/food interactions. Of the total drug interactions, 60 are major, 264 are moderate, and 12 are minor. Does Zocor interact with my other drugs? Enter medications to view...

Zocor Pill Images - What does Zocor look like?

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Zocor 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 Zocor...

Zocor Side Effects: Common, Severe, Long Term

Side Effects (Drugs.com)

Zocor Side Effects Serious side effects Other side effects Professional info FAQ Note: This document provides detailed information about Zocor. Applies to simvastatin: oral suspension, oral tablet Side Effects associated with simvastatin . Some dosage forms listed on this page may not apply...

Zocor Disease Interactions

Disease interactions (Cerner Multum)

Zocor Disease Interactions There are 6 disease interactions with Zocor (simvastatin). Liver disease Renal dysfunction Cognitive impairment Diabetes Renal disease Rhabdomyolysis Major HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors (applies to Zocor) liver disease Major Potential Hazard, Moderate plausibility...

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 (simvastatin) Repatha (evolocumab) Leqvio (inclisiran) Enter another drug to compare View side-by-side comparisons of medication uses, ratings, cost, side effects and...

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. 27% 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...

Zetia vs Zocor Comparison

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

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