Simvastatin

FDA Approved: * June 23, 2006
Pharm Company: * IVAX PHARMS
Category: Cholesterol

Simvastatin, sold under the brand name Zocor among others, is a lipid-lowering medication.[2] It is used along with exercise, diet, and weight loss to decrease elevated lipid levels.[2] It is also used to decrease the risk of heart problems in those at high risk.[2] It is taken by mouth.[2] Common side effects include constipation, headaches, and nausea.[2] Serious side effects may include muscle breakdown, liver ... [wikipedia]

* May have multiple approval dates, manufacturers, or labelers.
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Dosage List

Simvastatin 7152;TV
Simvastatin 5 mg Oral Tablet
NDC: 0093-7152
Labeler:
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA Inc
Simvastatin 7153;TV
Simvastatin 10 mg Oral Tablet
NDC: 0093-7153
Labeler:
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA Inc
Simvastatin 7154;TV
Simvastatin 20 mg Oral Tablet
NDC: 0093-7154
Labeler:
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA Inc
Simvastatin 7155;TV
Simvastatin 40 mg Oral Tablet
NDC: 0093-7155
Labeler:
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA Inc
Simvastatin 7156;TV
Simvastatin 80 mg Oral Tablet
NDC: 0093-7156
Labeler:
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA Inc
Simvastatin SV;5
Simvastatin 5 mg Oral Tablet
NDC: 16252-505
Labeler:
Cobalt Laboratories Inc.
Simvastatin SV;10
Simvastatin 10 mg Oral Tablet
NDC: 16252-506
Labeler:
Cobalt Laboratories Inc.
Simvastatin SV;40
Simvastatin 40 mg Oral Tablet
NDC: 16252-508
Labeler:
Cobalt Laboratories Inc.
Simvastatin SV80
Simvastatin 80 mg Oral Tablet
NDC: 16252-509
Labeler:
Cobalt Laboratories Inc.
Simvastatin A;01
Simvastatin 10 mg Oral Tablet
NDC: 16714-682
Labeler:
Northstar Rx LLC

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