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Simvastatin Editor's Pick

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 results from the Pill Identifier

  • Pill A 02 Pink Round is Simvastatin
  • Pill LL C03 Tan Oval is Simvastatin
  • Pill S 5 Red Oval is Simvastatin
  • Pill LL C04 Red Round is Simvastatin
  • Pill B 302 20 Orange Oval is Simvastatin

Simvastatin Dosage Guide + Max Dose, Adjustments

Dosage Information (Advanced)

Simvastatin Dosage Applies to the following strengths: 80 mg; 5 mg; 10 mg; 20 mg; 40 mg; 20 mg / 5 mL; 40 mg / 5 mL Usual Adult Dose for: Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease Cardiovascular Risk Reduction Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia Usual Pediatric Dose for: Heterozygous Familial...

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Simvastatin / Sitagliptin Dosage Guide + Max Dose, Adjustments

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Simvastatin / Sitagliptin Dosage Applies to the following strengths: 10 mg-50 mg; 20 mg-50 mg; 40 mg-50 mg; 10 mg-100 mg; 20 mg-100 mg; 40 mg-100 mg Usual Adult Dose for: Diabetes Type 2 Hyperlipidemia Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia...

Niacin / Simvastatin Dosage Guide + Max Dose, Adjustments

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Niacin / Simvastatin Dosage Applies to the following strengths: 500 mg-20 mg; 750 mg-20 mg; 1000 mg-20 mg; 1000 mg-40 mg; 500 mg-40 mg Usual Adult Dose for: Hyperlipidemia Additional dosage information: Renal Dose Adjustments Liver Dose Adjustments Dose Adjustments Precautions Dialysis Other...

Ezetimibe / Simvastatin Dosage Guide + Max Dose, Adjustments

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Ezetimibe / Simvastatin Dosage Applies to the following strengths: 10 mg-10 mg; 10 mg-20 mg; 10 mg-40 mg; 10 mg-80 mg Usual Adult Dose for: Hyperlipidemia Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia Usual Pediatric Dose for: Hyperlipidemia Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia Additional dosage...

Simvastatin Side Effects: Common, Severe, Long Term

Side Effects (Drugs.com)

Simvastatin Side Effects Serious side effects Other side effects Professional info FAQ Applies to simvastatin : oral suspension, oral tablet . Serious side effects of Simvastatin Along with its needed effects, simvastatin may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may...

Simvastatin (International database)

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

Ezetimibe / simvastatin Side Effects: Common, Severe, Long Term

Side Effects (Drugs.com)

Ezetimibe / simvastatin Side Effects Serious side effects Other side effects Professional info Applies to ezetimibe / simvastatin : oral tablet . Serious side effects Along with its needed effects, ezetimibe / simvastatin may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may...

Simvastatin / sitagliptin Side Effects: Common, Severe, Long Term

Side Effects (Drugs.com)

Simvastatin / sitagliptin Side Effects Warning Professional info Applies to simvastatin / sitagliptin : oral tablet . Warning You should not use this medicine if you have liver disease or severe kidney disease. Do not use if you are in a state of diabetic ketoacidosis (call your doctor for...

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