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Saturday, November 22nd, 2008
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Simvastatin (Zocor) Information

Monday, November 24th, 2008

Zocor is the brand name. Simvastatin is the generic name. Zocor is the first drug shown to reduce the total death rate by reducing LDL (”bad” cholesterol) concentrations in people with coronary heart disease. Zocor is proven to reduce coronary heart disease events, such as heart attack and angina (chest pain), and deaths due to heart attack.

For more information on statins and how they work, see Understanding Cholesterol-Lowering Medications, Medical Treatment.

Basic medication information is as follows:

  • Active ingredient: Simvastatin
  • Dosage form: Tablet
  • Strength: 5, 10, 20, 40, 80 mg
  • FDA approval: 12/23/1991
  • Company name: Merck

Zocor Common Uses

Friday, November 14th, 2008

This medicine is an HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor or “statin” used in combination with a low-cholesterol and low-fat diet to lower cholesterol (LDL) and triglyceride levels and to raise good cholesterol (HDL) levels in your blood. It may also be used in certain adolescent patients, age 10 to 17 years, who have a genetically caused cholesterol problem. This medicine is not a cure for high cholesterol, but may help to control it. This medicine may also be used in certain patients to reduce the risk of blood vessel blockage, heart attack, stroke, and death due to heart disease. It may also be used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor.

How to Use Zocor

Tuesday, November 4th, 2008

Follow the directions for using this medicine provided by your doctor. This medicine may be taken on an empty stomach or with food. Take this medicine in the evening unless otherwise directed by your doctor. DO NOT DRINK LARGE AMOUNTS OF GRAPEFRUIT JUICE (greater than 1 quart daily) or eat large amounts of grapefruit while taking this medicine. STORE THIS MEDICINE at room temperature, away from heat and light. CONTINUE TAKING THIS MEDICINE even if you feel well. Most people with high cholesterol do not feel sick. Do not miss any doses. Taking this medicine at the same time each day will help you to remember. IF YOU MISS A DOSE OF THIS MEDICINE, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.