Brand name: Zocor
Generic name: Simvastatin
Used for: Treat high cholesterol
Alternatives: Cozaar, Lipitor, Vytorin
Availability: Brand Merck Zocor 10mg, 20mg, 40mg, 80mg. Generic Simvastatin 10mg, 20mg, 40mg, 80mg tablets
How Simvastatin Works
Simvastatin is the active medicinal ingredient found in Zocor; it is primarily used to treat individuals with high cholesterol. It is also used to treat coronary heart disease, arterial diseases and diabetes in people over 40 years of age. It can also be taken to reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, and death. Simvastatin works by blocking a certain enzyme that creates cholesterol in the body thus decreasing cholesterol levels in the blood. This medication can be taken in combination with other cholesterol medications as directed by your physician. Your doctor may have prescribed this medication for other reasons other than those listed; therefore it is important to take Simvastatin exactly as prescribed.
Generic Zocor vs Brand Zocor
The difference between the brand and the generic zocor is minimal. Both medications contain the medical ingredient Simvastatin. Simvastatin is marketed by Merk as Zocor in the USA only; Zocor is known as Lipex in other countries around the world. Keep in mind that Blue sky drugs is a global pharmacy and your order of Zocor may have an alternate name depending on its country of origin; an alternate name does not make the medication a generic. Generic Zocor or Simvastatin is manufactured outside of a Merck facility; this is the biggest difference between Zocor and Simvastatin. Generic Simvastatin and Zocor are identical in dose, strength, safety, efficacy, chemical makeup and therapeutic use. If you have any or concerns feel free to contact us toll-free: 1-866-995-7387 or by email at: CustomerService@BlueSkyDrugs.com..
Simvastatin Possible side effects
You may experience some of the following side effects but keep in mind that most of them do not happen or often are manageable. Contact your doctor or pharmacist if they become bothersome or severe.
• constipation
• gas
• headache
• nausea
• stomach pain
Simvastatin Guidelines
Before taking this medication, tell your doctor about any medical conditions you may have. Individuals who are alcoholic must be closely monitored while taking any medication ending in 'statin”. Simvastatin affects liver function when taken over a large period of time therefore patients with kidney and liver problem must be closely monitored. In rare cases, serious muscle damage can happen, tell your doctor if you are:
• Of Asian background (Chinese, Filipino, Japanese, Korean, etc)
• Over 70yrs
• Pregnant or planning to become pregnant
• Breast-feeding
• Diabetic.
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