Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Simvastatin
Drug Class
Cardiac Care
Chemical Class
Lactone
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also cl...
ATC Code
C10AA01
Status
Essential Medicine
What is Survive?
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 161.5
DVAGO observed price · per pack of 10 · as of 30 July 2026
Rs 16.15 per unit
~54% below the approved ceiling, per unit
Prices across sources
DVAGOper pack of 10Rs 161.5
DRAPper pack of 10Rs 351.93
ServaidRs 170
Should you consider an alternative?
Other options containing Simvastatin, and what they are not.You pay Rs 28 more than the cheapest equivalent
Identical active ingredient at the same strength. Cheapest per unit first.
Simvazaf
10mg
Rs 134Rs 13.4/unit
Lowest price per unitBelow approved ceilingZAFA PHARMACEUTICAL LAB
Recol
10mg
Rs 215.3Rs 21.53/unit
Below approved ceilingNo DRAP alertsBARRETT HODGSON PAKISTAN
Zocor
10mg
Rs 307.8Rs 30.78/unit
Below approved ceilingOBS Pakistan Pvt. Ltd
Simstateach
10mg
Rs 351.1
No DRAP alertsCCL Pharmaceuticals (Pvt.) Ltd.
Nuista
10mg
Rs 434.9
BOSCH PHARMACEUTICALS (PVT) LTD.
Vastazi
10mg
Rs 247.84 ceiling
No DRAP alertsRaazee Therapeutics (Pvt Ltd.
Lipix
10mg
Rs 389.24 ceiling
Platinum Pharmaceuticals
Saista
10mg
Rs 434.9 ceiling
BOSCH PHARMACEUTICALS (PVT) LTD.
Vastin
10mg
Rs 389.24 ceiling
No DRAP alertsPharmatec Pakistan (Pvt.) Limited
Acoles
10mg
Rs 225.74 ceiling
No DRAP alertsHarrison Pharmaceuticals
Carves
10mg
Rs 389.24 ceiling
Hamaz Pharmaceuticals (Pvt) Ltd.
Zosure
10mg
Rs 263.18 ceiling
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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