Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Simvastatin
Drug Class
Lipid Modifying Agents
Chemical Class
Lactone
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also cl...
ATC Code
C10AA01
Status
Essential Medicine
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Uses
Simvastatin belongs to a group of drugs called HMG CoA reductase inhibitors, or "statins." Simvastatin is used to lower blood levels of "...
How It Works
Chemical Class
Lactone
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Antilipemic Agent pharmacological group
Simvastatin also known as Synvinoline. It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to Lactone. It belongs to HMGCoA reductase inhibitor pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Antilipemic Agent pharmacological group. The Molecular Weight of Simvastatin is 418.60.
How to Take It
1
Adult · PO
5 to 80 mg — 24 hourly
In evening, maintenance dose ranges 5-40 mg.
2
Adult
Scraped Dose
Take simvastatin exactly as prescribed. Follow all directions on your prescription label. Never take this medicine in larger amounts, or for longer than prescribed. Taking too much of this medicati
3
Child
Not recommended in this age group
Safety Alerts
Active liver disease, pregnancy
Important Warnings
Renal impairment, history of liver disease
perform liver function tests before and during treatment
Women must be protected by non-hormonal contraceptive methods
Side Effects
Constipationflatulenceheadacheasthenianauseadyspepsiaabdominal pain diarrhoearashalopeciadizzinessmuscle crampsmyalgiapancreatitisparaesthesiaperipheral neuropathy
Drug Interactions
Digoxin
coumarin anticoagulants
cyclosporin
gemfibrozil and other fibrates
nicotinic acid
erythromycin
clarithromycin
macrolide antibiotics
Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy
Contraindicated in pregnancy.
Lactation
Not recommended.
Storage
Tab Store Below 40°C. Protect from Sunlight and Moisture.
Price Intelligence
Rs 183.33
DRAP approved maximum price · per pack of 10 · approved 01 Jul, 2025
No retail price observed for this pack. Retailers may not exceed the approved maximum.
Prices across sources
DRAPper pack of 10Rs 183.33
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Ordered by lowest price per unit where a pack size is known, then by price. Order is never affected by sponsorship. Not medical advice — confirm any change with your pharmacist or doctor.
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