A statin medication used to lower levels of LDL (bad) cholesterol and triglycerides and to raise levels of HDL (good) cholesterol in the blood.
A drug which lowers lipid levels in the blood, used in the treatment of high cholesterol.
A member of the statin group of drugs that act as HMGCoA reductase inhibitors, thus reducing the endogenous synthesis of cholesterol.
Oral agent used in the treatment of hypercholesterolemia; the most common side effects are gastrointestinal in nature (e.g., constipation).
A drug used to lower cholesterol and other fats in the blood. Simvastatin (Zocor) is an antilipemic drug that lowers cholesterol and lipoprotein by inhibiting a liver enzyme involved in the production of cholesterol. Simvastatin works by reducing the amount of cholesterol created by the body and is usually prescribed when diet, exercise, and weight loss have failed to reduce an elevated cholesterol level.
One of the statins a group of lipid-lowering drugs which are effective in combination with a low cholesterol diet in reducing the incidence of heart attacks.
An HMGCoA reductase inhibitor and lipid-lowering agent. It is administered orally, as an adjunct to dietary therapy, to manage primary hypercholesterolemia and mixed dyslipidemias. Trade name is Zocor.
A medication designed to reduce fats in the blood, Simvastatin works by targeting the liver enzymes responsible for cholesterol production. Side effects may include digestive issues, headaches, and muscle aches. It can also lead to elevated levels of liver enzymes, which need to be regularly checked.