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 304
DVAGO observed price · per pack of 10 · as of 30 July 2026
Rs 30.4 per unit
~56% below the approved ceiling, per unit
Prices across sources
DVAGOper pack of 10Rs 304
ServaidRs 320
DRAPper pack of 10Rs 686.27
Should you consider an alternative?
Other options containing Simvastatin, and what they are not.You pay Rs 66 more than the cheapest equivalent
Identical active ingredient at the same strength. Cheapest per unit first.
Simvazaf
20mg
Rs 237.8Rs 23.78/unit
Lowest price per unitBelow approved ceilingZAFA PHARMACEUTICAL LAB
Recol
20mg
Rs 339.4Rs 33.94/unit
Below approved ceilingNo DRAP alertsBARRETT HODGSON PAKISTAN
Zocor
20mg
Rs 613.7Rs 61.37/unit
Below approved ceilingOBS Pakistan Pvt. Ltd
Sivgit
20mg
Rs 316.74
GETZ PHARMA PAKISTAN (PVT) LTD.
Simstateach
20mg
Rs 567.96
No DRAP alertsCCL Pharmaceuticals (Pvt.) Ltd.
Nuista
20mg
Rs 869.79
BOSCH PHARMACEUTICALS (PVT) LTD.
Vastazi
20mg
Rs 371.75 ceiling
No DRAP alertsRaazee Therapeutics (Pvt Ltd.
Lipix
20mg
Rs 775.91 ceiling
Platinum Pharmaceuticals
Vastin
20mg
Rs 640.24 ceiling
No DRAP alertsPharmatec Pakistan (Pvt.) Limited
Vanpin
20mg
Rs 375.12 ceiling
No DRAP alertsFedro Pharmaceutical Labs Pvt Ltd
Simvaton
20mg
Rs 279.02 ceiling
No DRAP alertsMTI MEDICAL (PVT.) LTD
Carves
20mg
Rs 775.93 ceiling
Hamaz Pharmaceuticals (Pvt) Ltd.
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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