Cat Number: PIGD-0169

Simvastatin Tablet

Synonyms

2,2-dimethyl-,1,2,3,7,8,8a-hexahydro-3,7-dimethyl-8-[2-(tetrahydro-4hydroxy-6-oxo-2H-pyran-2-yl)-ethyl]-1-naphthalenyl ester, [1S-[1α,3α,7β,8β(2S*,4S*),-8aβ]]

Description

Therapy with lipid-altering agents should be only one component of multiple risk factor intervention in individuals at significantly increased risk for atherosclerotic vascular disease due to hypercholesterolemia. Drug therapy is indicated as an adjunct to diet when the response to a diet restricted in saturated fat and cholesterol and other nonpharmacologic measures alone has been inadequate. In patients with coronary heart disease (CHD) or at high risk of CHD, simvastatin can be started simultaneously with diet.

Molecular Weight

418.57

Molecular Formula

C25H38O5

Appearance

white to off-white, nonhygroscopic, crystalline powder

Brand Reference

Zocor

NDC Number

24658-500-10, 24658-500-30, 24658-500-90, 24658-501-10

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