Zocor

Coronary heart disease, prophylaxis of cardiovascular event, Diabetes + 11 more
Treatment
19 FDA approvals
20 Active Studies for Zocor

What is Zocor

SimvastatinThe Generic name of this drug
Treatment SummarySimvastatin, also known as the brand name product Zocor, is a medication used to lower cholesterol levels and reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. It belongs to a class of drugs called statins, which work by blocking the production of cholesterol in the liver. Simvastatin and other statin drugs are prescribed to people with a moderate to high risk of developing cardiovascular disease, such as those with type 2 diabetes. These drugs have been shown to significantly lower bad cholesterol (LDL) levels and reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and death. Rosuvastatin is the most potent statin drug, and simvast
Zocoris the brand name
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Zocor Overview & Background
Brand Name
Generic Name
First FDA Approval
How many FDA approvals?
Zocor
Simvastatin
1991
620

Approved as Treatment by the FDA

Simvastatin, otherwise called Zocor, is approved by the FDA for 19 uses like prophylaxis of cardiovascular event and Diabetes Mellitus .
prophylaxis of cardiovascular event
Diabetes Mellitus
Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH)
Used to treat Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH) in combination with Ezetimibe
history of stroke or other cerebrovascular disease cardiovascular event
Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia
Used to treat Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolaemia (HoFH) in combination with Ezetimibe
Hypercholesterolemia
Used to treat Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH) in combination with Ezetimibe
Lipid-Lowering Therapy
Used to treat Lipid-Lowering Therapy in combination with Ezetimibe
Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolaemia (HoFH)
Used to treat Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolaemia (HoFH) in combination with Ezetimibe
Physical Activity
Used to treat Exercise in combination with Ezetimibe
Mixed Hyperlipidemia
Used to treat Mixed Hyperlipidemia in combination with Ezetimibe
Diet
Used to treat Diet in combination with Ezetimibe
history of coronary heart disease cardiovascular event
Cardiovascular Events
cholesterol
Helps manage High Cholesterol
Peripheral Vascular Disease Patient
Diabetes
Coronary heart disease
Peripheral Vascular Disease
Cerebrovascular Disorders

Effectiveness

How Zocor Affects PatientsSimvastatin is a medication used to lower cholesterol levels, specifically LDL (low density lipoprotein) cholesterol. Research has shown that high LDL levels are associated with an increased risk of developing cardiovascular disease. Taking simvastatin can reduce the risk of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality, even for those with a low risk of having a major vascular event within 5 years. Short-term side effects of simvastatin may include muscle pain, tenderness or weakness, and increases in HbA1c and fasting serum glucose levels. Long-term use of this medication may cause liver enzyme abnormalities and may interact with certain other drugs
How Zocor works in the bodySimvastatin is a drug that works to reduce cholesterol levels in your body. It does this by competing with another molecule called HMG-CoA for a particular enzyme found in the liver. When simvastatin binds to this enzyme, it prevents HMG-CoA from being converted into cholesterol, leading to lower cholesterol levels. Simvastatin also has additional effects outside of cholesterol reduction, such as preventing the buildup of potentially toxic sterols and promoting better blood vessel health. It also binds to a molecule called LFA-1 which helps to regulate the body's immune response.

When to interrupt dosage

The suggested amount of Zocor is contingent on the diagnosed condition, including Hypercholesterolemia, Diet and Type 2 Diabetes. The dosage is contingent on the delivery technique portrayed in the accompanying table.
Condition
Dosage
Administration
Peripheral Vascular Disease
, 80.0 mg, 10.0 mg, 20.0 mg, 40.0 mg, 5.0 mg, 20.0 mg/mL, 40.0 mg/mL, 4.0 mg/mL
, Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Suspension, Suspension - Oral, Tablet, orally disintegrating, Tablet, orally disintegrating - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Periarticular, Tablet, film coated - Periarticular
Mixed Hyperlipidemia
, 80.0 mg, 10.0 mg, 20.0 mg, 40.0 mg, 5.0 mg, 20.0 mg/mL, 40.0 mg/mL, 4.0 mg/mL
, Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Suspension, Suspension - Oral, Tablet, orally disintegrating, Tablet, orally disintegrating - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Periarticular, Tablet, film coated - Periarticular
Coronary heart disease
, 80.0 mg, 10.0 mg, 20.0 mg, 40.0 mg, 5.0 mg, 20.0 mg/mL, 40.0 mg/mL, 4.0 mg/mL
, Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Suspension, Suspension - Oral, Tablet, orally disintegrating, Tablet, orally disintegrating - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Periarticular, Tablet, film coated - Periarticular
prophylaxis of cardiovascular event
, 80.0 mg, 10.0 mg, 20.0 mg, 40.0 mg, 5.0 mg, 20.0 mg/mL, 40.0 mg/mL, 4.0 mg/mL
, Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Suspension, Suspension - Oral, Tablet, orally disintegrating, Tablet, orally disintegrating - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Periarticular, Tablet, film coated - Periarticular
Diabetes
, 80.0 mg, 10.0 mg, 20.0 mg, 40.0 mg, 5.0 mg, 20.0 mg/mL, 40.0 mg/mL, 4.0 mg/mL
, Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Suspension, Suspension - Oral, Tablet, orally disintegrating, Tablet, orally disintegrating - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Periarticular, Tablet, film coated - Periarticular
Cardiovascular Events
, 80.0 mg, 10.0 mg, 20.0 mg, 40.0 mg, 5.0 mg, 20.0 mg/mL, 40.0 mg/mL, 4.0 mg/mL
, Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Suspension, Suspension - Oral, Tablet, orally disintegrating, Tablet, orally disintegrating - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Periarticular, Tablet, film coated - Periarticular
Physical Activity
, 80.0 mg, 10.0 mg, 20.0 mg, 40.0 mg, 5.0 mg, 20.0 mg/mL, 40.0 mg/mL, 4.0 mg/mL
, Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Suspension, Suspension - Oral, Tablet, orally disintegrating, Tablet, orally disintegrating - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Periarticular, Tablet, film coated - Periarticular
Type 2 Diabetes
, 80.0 mg, 10.0 mg, 20.0 mg, 40.0 mg, 5.0 mg, 20.0 mg/mL, 40.0 mg/mL, 4.0 mg/mL
, Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Suspension, Suspension - Oral, Tablet, orally disintegrating, Tablet, orally disintegrating - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Periarticular, Tablet, film coated - Periarticular
cholesterol
, 80.0 mg, 10.0 mg, 20.0 mg, 40.0 mg, 5.0 mg, 20.0 mg/mL, 40.0 mg/mL, 4.0 mg/mL
, Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Suspension, Suspension - Oral, Tablet, orally disintegrating, Tablet, orally disintegrating - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Periarticular, Tablet, film coated - Periarticular
Diet
, 80.0 mg, 10.0 mg, 20.0 mg, 40.0 mg, 5.0 mg, 20.0 mg/mL, 40.0 mg/mL, 4.0 mg/mL
, Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Suspension, Suspension - Oral, Tablet, orally disintegrating, Tablet, orally disintegrating - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Periarticular, Tablet, film coated - Periarticular
Lipid-Lowering Therapy
, 80.0 mg, 10.0 mg, 20.0 mg, 40.0 mg, 5.0 mg, 20.0 mg/mL, 40.0 mg/mL, 4.0 mg/mL
, Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Suspension, Suspension - Oral, Tablet, orally disintegrating, Tablet, orally disintegrating - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Periarticular, Tablet, film coated - Periarticular
Hypercholesterolemia
, 80.0 mg, 10.0 mg, 20.0 mg, 40.0 mg, 5.0 mg, 20.0 mg/mL, 40.0 mg/mL, 4.0 mg/mL
, Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Suspension, Suspension - Oral, Tablet, orally disintegrating, Tablet, orally disintegrating - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Periarticular, Tablet, film coated - Periarticular
Cerebrovascular Disorders
, 80.0 mg, 10.0 mg, 20.0 mg, 40.0 mg, 5.0 mg, 20.0 mg/mL, 40.0 mg/mL, 4.0 mg/mL
, Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Suspension, Suspension - Oral, Tablet, orally disintegrating, Tablet, orally disintegrating - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Periarticular, Tablet, film coated - Periarticular
Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia
, 80.0 mg, 10.0 mg, 20.0 mg, 40.0 mg, 5.0 mg, 20.0 mg/mL, 40.0 mg/mL, 4.0 mg/mL
, Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Suspension, Suspension - Oral, Tablet, orally disintegrating, Tablet, orally disintegrating - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Periarticular, Tablet, film coated - Periarticular

Warnings

Zocor Contraindications
Condition
Risk Level
Notes
Pulse Frequency
Do Not Combine
Pulse Frequency
Do Not Combine
Pulse Frequency
Do Not Combine
Pulse Frequency
Do Not Combine
Liver Diseases
Do Not Combine
There are 20 known major drug interactions with Zocor.
Common Zocor Drug Interactions
Drug Name
Risk Level
Description
Abemaciclib
Major
The serum concentration of Abemaciclib can be increased when it is combined with Simvastatin.
Amitriptyline
Major
The metabolism of Amitriptyline can be decreased when combined with Simvastatin.
Amoxapine
Major
The metabolism of Amoxapine can be decreased when combined with Simvastatin.
Astemizole
Major
The metabolism of Astemizole can be decreased when combined with Simvastatin.
Axitinib
Major
The serum concentration of Axitinib can be increased when it is combined with Simvastatin.
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Zocor Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Zocor?

Presently, 756 active trials are examining the potential of Zocor to alleviate Cerebrovascular Disorders, Type 2 Diabetes and Physical Activity.
Condition
Clinical Trials
Trial Phases
Diabetes
74 Actively Recruiting
Phase 1, Not Applicable, Phase 4, Phase 2, Phase 3
Type 2 Diabetes
175 Actively Recruiting
Not Applicable, Phase 1, Phase 2, Phase 3, Phase 4, Early Phase 1
Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia
1 Actively Recruiting
Phase 3
cholesterol
2 Actively Recruiting
Phase 3
prophylaxis of cardiovascular event
0 Actively Recruiting
Physical Activity
35 Actively Recruiting
Not Applicable, Phase 1, Phase 2, Early Phase 1
Hypercholesterolemia
2 Actively Recruiting
Phase 1, Phase 3
Lipid-Lowering Therapy
0 Actively Recruiting
Cerebrovascular Disorders
4 Actively Recruiting
Phase 1, Not Applicable, Phase 4
Diet
5 Actively Recruiting
Not Applicable, Phase 1
Cardiovascular Events
4 Actively Recruiting
Not Applicable
Coronary heart disease
60 Actively Recruiting
Not Applicable, Phase 2, Phase 3, Phase 4, Phase 1, Early Phase 1
Mixed Hyperlipidemia
0 Actively Recruiting
Peripheral Vascular Disease
9 Actively Recruiting
Phase 1, Phase 2, Not Applicable, Phase 4, Phase 3

Zocor Reviews: What are patients saying about Zocor?

5Patient Review
2/5/2015
Zocor for High Cholesterol
In just six months, this medication lowered my numbers by 100 points. Now they're at a healthy level!
4.3Patient Review
4/19/2014
Zocor for High Cholesterol
Unfortunately, I developed liver failure as a result of this treatment.
3.7Patient Review
3/17/2014
Zocor for Homozygous Inherited High Blood Cholesterol
3.3Patient Review
7/11/2016
Zocor for High Cholesterol
After years of taking this drug, I started experiencing muscle aches. Prior to that, I had unexplained peripheral neuropathy which several neurological tests and MRI/MRAs couldn't explain. Once I stopped taking the medication, though, those feelings went away.
3.3Patient Review
1/26/2017
Zocor for Combined High Blood Cholesterol and Triglyceride Level
This treatment alleviated my pain somewhat, but it didn't completely get rid of it. I experienced the most relief in my back and legs.
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Patient Q&A Section about zocor

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

What are side effects of Zocor?

"and vomiting

The text lists a number of digestive problems, including heartburn, gas, bloating, stomach pain, indigestion, nausea, constipation, diarrhea, and vomiting."

Answered by AI

Is Zocor the same as Lipitor?

"The drugs studied have shown to have positive effects on levels of "good cholesterol" (HDL or high-density lipoprotein). One study in particular showed that while both Lipitor and Zocor are effective in lowering LDL levels, Zocor is slightly more effective in increasing HDL and has fewer side effects when it comes to gastrointestinal issues."

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What is the drug Zocor used for?

"Simvastatin is a drug that helps lower bad cholesterol and fats and raise good cholesterol in the blood. It belongs to a group of drugs known as statins and works by reducing the amount of cholesterol made by the liver."

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Is Zocor or Crestor better?

"Crestor is a newer and more potent drug for lowering cholesterol than Zocor. Both drugs may cause similar side effects including headache, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and muscle pain. However, rare side effects for both drugs may also include damage to the liver, muscle, and kidney."

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