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 744.42
DRAP approved maximum price · per pack of 10 · approved 01 Jul, 2024
No retail price observed for this pack. Retailers may not exceed the approved maximum.
Prices across sources
DRAPper pack of 10Rs 744.42
Should you consider an alternative?
Other options containing Simvastatin, and what they are not.
Identical active ingredient at the same strength. Cheapest per unit first.
Zocor
40mg
Rs 960.4Rs 96.04/unit
Lowest price per unitBelow approved ceilingOBS Pakistan Pvt. Ltd
Simstateach
40mg
Rs 722.86
No DRAP alertsCCL Pharmaceuticals (Pvt.) Ltd.
Nuista
40mg
Rs 1,630.86
BOSCH PHARMACEUTICALS (PVT) LTD.
Saista
40mg
Rs 1,630.86 ceiling
BOSCH PHARMACEUTICALS (PVT) LTD.
McStatin
40mg
Rs 730.26 ceiling
No DRAP alertsSCOTMANN PHARMACEUTICALS
Survive
40mg
Rs 730.26 ceiling
WERRICK PHARMACEUTICALS
Recol
40mg
Rs 573.27 ceiling
No DRAP alertsBARRETT HODGSON PAKISTAN (PVT) LTD.
Sim-Stat
40mg
Rs 722.86 ceiling
No DRAP alertsCCL Pharmaceuticals (Pvt.) Ltd.
Simtat
40mg
Rs 450.2 ceiling
BIO LABS (PVT) LTD.
Lipostat
40mg
Rs 961.02 ceiling
DONVALLEY
Fatrid
40mg
Rs 722.87 ceiling
No DRAP alertsMartin Dow Limited
Rocoz
40mg
Rs 716.2 ceiling
No DRAP alertsCiti pharma ltd
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