Actavis Malta
Simvacor
Generic Name:
Simvastatin 10mg
Active Ingredient:
Simvastatin 10mg
Group:
Cardiovascular System
Subgroup:
Hypolipidaemics and Anti-Atheroma Preparations
ATC code:
C10A A01
Application:
Oral administration
Dosage Form and Strength:
Pack of 30 tablets in blisters of 10
Description:
Simvacor is a HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor and has been shown to reduce both normal and elevated LDL-cholesterol concentrations. Simvacor is indicated as an adjunct to diet for treatment of primary hypercholesterolemia or combined (mixed) hyperlipidaemia, when response to diet or other non-pharmacological measures (exercise, loss of weight) is inadequate. Simvacor is also indicated in patients with obvious atherosclerosis or diabetes mellitus for reducing the risk of coronary mortality and morbidity, and in patients with normal or elevated cholesterol levels as an adjunct to the treatment of other risk factors and other heart-protective therapy.
SPC document
Simvacor SPC
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