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| | Simvastatin - Medicine Guide |
 | | Simvastatin is a medicine which is used in hyperlipidaemia. | | | Simvastatin is not known to interact with any non-prescription medicines. | | | As you and your prescriber have agreed that you should take Simvastatin, it is very important to use it the right way. |
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| | Simvastatin - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |
| | Although this has affected the other statins as well, simvastatin was the first statin drug to be used extensively in clinical practice. | | | A number of large epidemiological studies were conducted to discover which patients would benefit most from statin drugs; most studies involve simvastatin as the study drug. | | | This has led to a decrease of the price of most statin drugs, and a reappraisal of the health economics of preventive statin treatment. |
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Simvastatin
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| | Simvastatin news articles |
| | Cholesterol-lowering simvastatin (Lipex) was the second-most prescribed drug with 945,783 prescriptions, surpassing the anti-ulcer and heartburn drug... | | | The statin drug you are taking - simvastatin - to lower cholesterol levels is attacking the fibers of your muscles in your arms and shoulders and we're going... | | | The large-scale study, which began in December 2002, is specifically focused on the drug simvastatin, commonly known as Zocor. |
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| | HealthLINK: Cardiac: Simvastatin plus niacin lower heart attack risk - Yale-New Haven Hospital |
| | Although the study used only simvastatin, Dr. Brown says the results of a combination probably would be similar if one of the other statin drugs was used. | | | Although the beneficial effect of using a combination of simvastatin and niacin is not surprising to most doctors, the degree of improvement demonstrated in this very small study is striking. | | | Combination therapy reduced the three-year risk of having a cardiovascular event (heart attack, stroke, angioplasty, coronary bypass operation or a cardiac death) to only one in 33 patients versus eight of 34 patients in the placebo-treated group. |
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| | Zocor - Drugs & Vitamins - Drug Library - DrugDigest |
| | Your prescriber may decide to temporarily stop taking simvastatin while you are taking a short course of the antibiotic or antifungal therapy. | | | Discuss your drug regimen with your health care provider if you are prescribed certain antibiotics or antifungals which are not recommended to be taken with simvastatin (examples: clarithromycin, erythromycin, itraconazole, ketoconazole). | | | Tell your prescriber or health care professional as soon as you can if you get any unexplained muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness, especially if you also have a fever and tiredness. |
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http://www.drugdigest.org/DD/DVH/Uses/0,3915,609Zocor,00.html
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| | simvastatin Consumer Drug Information |
| | Rare cases of muscle problems and liver problems have been associated with the use of simvastatin and other similar medicines. | | | Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed. | | | Your pharmacist has additional information about simvastatin written for health professionals that you may read. |
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| | Simvastatin, Zocor |
| | Simvastatin is a member of the HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor family of drugs that blocks the body’s production of cholesterol. | | | The authors of the study concluded that the combination of simvastatin and EPA may prevent coronary heart disease better than simvastatin alone. | | | Use of our encyclopedia will enable you to make well-informed, responsible decisions for the promotion of your own health and wellness. |
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| | Scandinavian Simvastatin Survival Study - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |
| | The Scandinavian Simvastatin Survival Study (also known under the abbreviation 4S) is a multicenter clinical trial that was performed in 1990s in Scandinavia. | | | Pedersen, T.R., L.Wilhelmsen, O.Faergeman, et al.: Follow-up study of patients randomized in the Scandinavian Simvastatin Survival Study (4S) of cholesterol lowering. | | | The objective of the study was to assess effect of cholesterol-lowering drug called simvastatin on mortality and morbidity in group of 4444 patients with coronary heart disease, aged between 35 and 70 years. |
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| | MedlinePlus Drug Information: Simvastatin |
| | Simvastatin may make your skin sensitive to sunlight. | | | tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to simvastatin or any other drugs. | | | This medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information. |
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| | MedlinePlus Drug Information: Ezetimibe and Simvastatin ( Systemic) |
| | This medicine blocks formation of cholesterol, which is necessary for the fetus to develop properly. | | | When you are taking ezetimibe and simvastatin, it is especially important that your doctor and pharmacist know if you are taking any of the following: | | | Make sure you tell your doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially: |
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http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/uspdi/500567.html
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| | Zocor (simvastatin) |
| | - Doctor's Guide, 7/5/02 - "simvastatin given daily at 40 mg reduced the risk of heart attack and stroke by about one-fourth over the treatment period, which averaged 5.3 years... | | | Ispaghula Husk [psyllium] Nearly As Effective As Simvastatin For Hyperlipidemia | | | Zocor (Simvastatin) Increases HDL And apo A-I More Than Lipitor (Atorvastatin) - Doctor's Guide, 3/15/00 |
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http://qualitycounts.com/drugs/statins/zocor_simvastatin.html
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| | Simvastatin |
| | Ask your pharmacist any questions you have about refilling your prescription. | | | NEVER discontinue this medicine without talking to your doctor. | | | What storage conditions are necessary for this drug? |
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http://www.clevelandclinic.org/health/health-info/docs/0700/0729.asp?index=4927
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| | Simvastatin |
| | If you have an allergy to simvastatin or any other part of the medicine. | | | If you have active liver disease or an increase in liver enzymes (blood test). |
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| | Food for Thought: Cholesterol Lowering in CHD [May 1995; 15-3] |
| | This is an important study, well conducted over many years, collecting a very considerable amount of information on many patients. | | | 1: Randomised trial of cholesterol lowering in 4444 patients with coronary heart disease: the Scandinavian Simvastatin Survival Study (4S). | | | Doses needed to be increased to 40 mg a day in 37% of patients. |
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| | Ezetimibe/simvastatin - Merck/Schering-Plough - Formulary |
| | At Week 5, the percent change in LDL-C was -38 for simvastatin 20 mg compared to -47, -53, and -59 for ezetimibe/simvastatin 10/10, 10/20, and 10/40 mg, respectively. | | | The patients were randomized to 1 of 10 treatment groups: placebo, ezetimibe (10 mg), simvastatin (10, 20, 40, or 80 mg), or the ezetimibe/simvastatin combination (10/10, 10/20, 10/40, or 10/80 mg). | | | Statin-based combination therapy approved for hyperlipide miaThis novel dyslipidemia therapy features a combination of 2 previously approved drugs: ezetimibe and simvastatin. |
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http://www.formularyjournal.com/formulary/article/articleDetail.jsp?id=128754
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| | Cystic Fibrosis Foundation - Anti Inflammatory |
| | Scientists are investigating whether increasing NO production in the CF lung could have therapeutic benefit. | | | Simvastatin, an agent commonly used to reduce the level of cholesterol in the blood, can also block a protein that may contribute to the low concentration of NO in the CF lung. | | | Pilot: Study of the Effect of Simvastatin on CF Airway Inflammation |
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| | coronary artery disease - Columbia Encyclopedia® article about coronary artery disease |
| | This causes blood vessel walls to relax and blood to flow more freely to the heart, lowering blood pressure and relieving anginal pain. | | | If the buildup of plaque has progressed, an invasive or surgical procedure is often necessary, although a combination of a strict low-fat diet, stress management, and exercise has been found to reverse the disease. | | | Aspirin, with its ability to inhibit blood clots, cholesterol-lowering drugs (e.g., simvastatin), and estrogen replacement in postmenopausal women all appear to have a protective effect against eventual heart attack. |
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http://columbia.thefreedictionary.com/coronary+artery+disease
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| | Zocor, Simvastatin, side effects, drug interactions, overdose, dosage |
| | If you suspect an overdose of Zocor, seek medical attention immediately. | | | Zocor, Simvastatin, side effects, drug interactions, overdose, dosage | | | Your doctor may prescribe Zocor in addition to a cholesterol-lowering diet if your blood cholesterol level is too high, and if you have been unable to lower it by diet alone. |
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http://www.pdrhealth.com/drug_info/rxdrugprofiles/drugs/zoc1500.shtml
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| | MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Heart attack |
| | Call your local emergency number (such as 911) if crushing chest pain or other symptoms suggestive of heart attack occur. | | | To help with cholesterol control, your doctor may prescribe a medication of the statins group (atorvastatin, simvastatin). | | | Eat a low fat diet rich in fruits and vegetables and low in animal fat. |
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| | Drug points: Simvastatin and impotence -- Jackson 315 (7099): 31 -- BMJ |
| | adverse effect of drugs and not currently associated with simvastatin. | | | Randomised trial of cholesterol lowering in 4444 patients with coronary heart disease: the Scandinavian Simvastatin Survival Study (4S). | | | Simvastatin may affect the central nervous system directly by |
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| | simvastatin |
| | Myopathy is much more likely to occur is the patient is taking these drugs. | | | Simvastatin may shorten the sleep period by up to 3 hours (up to 18%). | | | Simvastatin and resins have synergistic effects because they act on the same system at different points. |
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| | Cholesterol lowering drug effective in treating most common form of multiple sclerosis |
| | Previous studies have indicated that statins, a class of drugs most commonly used to lower cholesterol, may have a therapeutic value for reducing inflammatory lesions of the central nervous system, as are seen in MS. | | | Cholesterol lowering drug effective in treating most common form of multiple sclerosis | | | EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE UNTIL 1 P.M. HONOLULU, HI — Simvastatin, a cholesterol-lowering drug, has shown promise in treating the most common form of multiple sclerosis (MS), according to researchers from Barrow Neurological Institute in Phoenix. |
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| | ZOCOR should not be used by patients who are allergic to any of its ingredients. | | | Patients with liver problems: ZOCOR should not be used by patients with active liver disease or repeated blood test results indicating possible liver problems. | | | In addition to the active ingredient simvastatin, each tablet contains the following inactive ingredients: cellulose, lactose, magnesium stearate, iron oxides, talc, titanium dioxide, and starch. |
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| | NEJM -- Simvastatin and Niacin, Antioxidant Vitamins, or the Combination for the Prevention of Coronary Disease |
| | Simvastatin and Niacin, Antioxidant Vitamins, or the Combination for the Prevention of Coronary Disease | | | NEJM -- Simvastatin and Niacin, Antioxidant Vitamins, or the Combination for the Prevention of Coronary Disease | | | Matthan, N. R., Giovanni, A., Schaefer, E. J., Brown, B. G., Lichtenstein, A. Impact of simvastatin, niacin, and/or antioxidants on cholesterol metabolism in CAD patients with low HDL. |
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| | ZOCOR SIMVASTATIN |
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