About Simvastatin

This new site is dedicated exclusively to simvastatin.

It offers you the most extensive product information and up-to-date resources regarding this medication, including related news articles, medical studies, an image library and all the necessary information on dosage and side effects.

Whether you are an average consumer or a pharma industry professional, you can now find out everything you need to know about simvastatin, as well as take part in our open discussion forum by sharing your own knowledge and experiences with people who are using this medication.

This unique site will also provide you with inside industry news on which companies or organizations are playing an important part in its research, development, production and promotion. It is your one-stop site for a total simvastatin experience!

Why is this medication prescribed?

Simvastatin is a hypolipidemic drug belonging to the class of pharmaceuticals called "statins". Simvastatin is used to control hypercholesterolemia (elevated cholesterol levels) and to prevent cardiovascular disease. Simvastatin is a synthetic derivate of a fermentation product of Aspergillus terreus.

Some of the brand names of simvastatin include Zocor® and Zocor Heart Pro®, marketed by the pharmaceutical company Merck & Co., as well as Denan® (Germany), Liponorm®, Sinvacor®, Sivastin® (Italy), Lipovas® (Japan), Lodales® (France), Zocord® (Austria and Sweden), and Simvahexal® and Lipex® (Australia) amongst others.

The U.S. patent applied to Zocor® recently expired in June 23, 2006. Israel-based Teva Pharmaceuticals & India-based Ranbaxy have been given approval to manufacture and sell simvastatin from this date.

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