Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Simvastatin
Drug Class
Cardiac Care
Chemical Class
Lactone
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also cl...
What is Simva?
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 236.1
DVAGO observed price · per pack of 10 · as of 30 July 2026
Rs 23.61 per unit
Prices across sources
DVAGOper pack of 10Rs 236.1
ServaidRs 250
DRAPper pack of 20Rs 546.93
Should you consider an alternative?
Other options containing Simvastatin, and what they are not.
These contain this ingredient plus others. They are different medicines — do not swap.
Simvazaf
10mg
Rs 134Rs 13.4/unit
Below approved ceilingZAFA PHARMACEUTICAL LAB
Survive
10Mg
Rs 161.5Rs 16.15/unit
Below approved ceilingWERRICK PHARMACEUTICALS
Recol
10mg
Rs 215.3Rs 21.53/unit
Below approved ceilingNo DRAP alertsBARRETT HODGSON PAKISTAN
Simvazaf
20mg
Rs 237.8Rs 23.78/unit
Below approved ceilingZAFA PHARMACEUTICAL LAB
Survive
20Mg
Rs 304Rs 30.4/unit
Below approved ceilingWERRICK PHARMACEUTICALS
Zocor
10mg
Rs 307.8Rs 30.78/unit
Below approved ceilingOBS Pakistan Pvt. Ltd
Sivgit
20mg
Rs 316.74
GETZ PHARMA PAKISTAN (PVT) LTD.
Recol
20mg
Rs 339.4Rs 33.94/unit
Below approved ceilingNo DRAP alertsBARRETT HODGSON PAKISTAN
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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