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Simvastatin is used together with diet, weightloss, and exercise to reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke and to decrease the chance that heart surgery will be needed in people who have heart disease or who are at risk of developing heart disease. In primary prevention intervention the effects of simvastatin induced changes in. Zocor simvastatin is a drug prescribed to reduce triglycerides, total cholesterol ldl, and increasing hdl cholesterol. Ezetimibe 10 mgsimvastatin 40 mg tablets vytorin 1080 ezetimibe 10 mgsimvastatin 80 mg tablets description vytorin contains ezetimibe, a selective inhibitor of intestinal cholesterol and related phytosterol absorption, and simvastatin, a 3hydroxy3methylglutarylcoenzyme a hmgcoa reductase inhibitor. Jan 01, 2019 onmel is indicated for the treatment of onychomycosis of the toenail due to trichophyton rubrum or t.
Highlights of prescribing information these highlights do. Simvastatin is a white to offwhite, nonhygroscopic, crystalline powder that is practically insoluble in water, and freely soluble in chloroform, methanol and ethanol. Precautions and warnings of simvastatin drugs home page. The cause of the increased risk of myopathy is not known. A 72yearold white man with underlying human immunodeficiency virus, atrial fibrillation, coronary artery disease, and hyperlipidemia presented with generalized pain, fatigue, and dark orange urine for 3 days. Simvastatin fda prescribing information, side effects. Pdf ezetimibesimvastatin is a combination of a statin and a cholesterol absorption inhibitor.
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This supplemental new drug application proposes changes in the format of the pravachol package insert in response to the physicians labeling rule plr. Eq 20mg base federal register determination that product was not discontinued or withdrawn for safety or efficacy reasons. Simvastatin tablets should be used as an adjunct to other lipidlowering treatments e. The acid form of simvastatin is partly eliminated by glucuronidation and lactonization, both of which are inhibited by gemfibrozil but not fenofibrate 2. Lipitor is for adults and children over 10 whose cholesterol does not come down enough with exercise and a lowfat diet alone. Simvastatin, a cholesterollowering agent, is a synthetic derivative of a fermentation product of aspergilius terreus. Statins are medications that work by reducing the amount of cholesterol made by the liver. The acute effects of therapeutic concentrations of simvastatin. Simvastatin is an inactive lactone, and is hydrolysed to its active form, the corresponding betahydroxyacid, after oral ingestion. Aposimvastatin definition of aposimvastatin by medical. Simvastatin prodrug compared with its hydrolysis product and pravastatin. Learn about its side effects, dosage, uses, and more.
Severe rhabdomyolysis and acute renal failure secondary to. Simvastatin exposure is approximately doubled with concomitant use of lomitapide. The agreed upon changes to the labeling revisions required in our february 28, 2011 are attached in appendix a. A statin drug, c25h38o5, that blocks the bodys synthesis of cholesterol and is used to lower cholesterol levels and to reduce the risk of heart attack. Zocor simvastatin dose, indications, adverse effects.
Keep taking this medicine simvastatin tablets as you have been told by your doctor or other health care provider, even if you feel well. Highlights of prescribing information these highlights. Check with your physician if you have any of the following. Common side effects of zocor include diarrhea, vomiting, headache, and abdominal pain. The researchers found that treatment with simvastatin ezetimibe resulted in lower rates of the primary end point composite of death due to cardiovascular disease, myocardial infarction, stroke, unstable angina requiring hospitalization, and coronary revascularization after 30 days versus simvastatin alone. Dose conversion table for statins benefits english. This lack of a pharmacokinetic interaction between simvastatin and fenofibrate relaxed the recommendation in the package insert for simvastatin. Pdf lipidlowering effects of ezetimibe and simvastatin in. Drug administration has registered 601 cases of statin. If you have further questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
This information has been left on emc for reference purposes. Lipitor atorvastatin calcium fdaapproved patient labeling. Simvastatin definition, a statin, c25h38o5, used in the prevention and treatment of heart disease. Onmel fda prescribing information, side effects and uses. Simvastatin, marketed under the trade name zocor among others, is a lipidlowering medication. The pharmaceutical company has decided to discontinue this product. Simvastatin is a, fda approved prescription medication that is used along with a proper diet to help lower bad cholesterol and fats such as ldl, triglycerides and raise good cholesterol in the blood. In primary prevention intervention the effects of simvastatininduced changes in. Highlights of prescribing information these highlights do not include all the information needed to use zocor safely and effectively. The following conditions are contraindicated with this drug.
Proprietary name tablets cipla simvastatin tablets cipla. Because the risk for myopathy is doserelated, chinese patients should not receive simvastatin 80 mg coadministered with lipidmodifying doses of niacincontaining products. Find out more information about prevymis letermovir. Simvastatin is an effective serum lipidlowering drug that can decrease low density lipoprotein ldl levels by up to 50%. Fetal toxicity when pregnancy is detected, discontinue amlodipine, valsartan and hydrochlorothiazide as soon as possible.
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Lipitor is a prescription medicine that lowers cholesterol in the blood. As this emedtv page explains, there are many precautions and warnings of simvastatin to be aware of. Ramipril capsules can only be obtained with a prescription. This leaflet does not take the place of talking with your doctor about your condition or treatment. Learn about how prevymis may be able to help keep you from getting sick from cmv, and talk to your doctor to see if prevymis is right for you. Simvastatin zocor is used to treat high cholesterol and to reduce risk of heart disease. The spl will be accessible from publicly available labeling repositories. The majority of prescription orders written in the united states are filled with generic alternatives.
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