Simvastatin (SVT (10 mg)) is an HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor, also known as a "statin", used for lowering high cholesterol and triglycerides in certain patients with appropriate diet. It reduces the ...

Patients are advised not to stop taking the antiplatelet medication without talking to their physician because missed doses of clopidogrel increase the risk for heart attack and stroke, which can be ...

London, UK - The UK has approved a 10-mg dose of simvastatin for over-the-counter sale. The product, to be known as Zocor Heart Pro, will be available through pharmacies in July for the reduction in ...

In August 2004, the United Kingdom, through its Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency, changed the status of simvastatin 10 mg from “prescription required” to “pharmacist directed.” This ...

Statins are effective at lowering cholesterol and protecting against a heart attack and stroke, although they may lead to side effects for some people. A study has ...

A single lot of 75-mg clopidogrel tablets that was distributed nationwide is being recalled by the manufacturer due to mislabeling. International Laboratories, LLC voluntarily initiated the recall ...

International Laboratories, LLC is notifying distributors and customers by letter and is arranging for return of all recalled products. International Laboratories announced a voluntary recall of 1 lot ...

Merck announced results from a pre-specified exploratory analysis of an investigational study on ezetimibe/simvastatin (Vytorin) and total cardiovascular events compared to simvastatin alone. The ...

Simvastatin (Simstat (10 mg)) is an HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor, also known as a "statin", used for lowering high cholesterol and triglycerides in certain patients with appropriate diet. It reduces ...