Zocor
Intended to relieve elevated blood cholesterol to support cardiovascular health and target hepatic lipid production.
- Category
- Cholesterol Management
- Active ingredient
- Simvastatin
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 5mg · 10mg · 20mg · 40mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent of Zocor, depending on stock.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Zocor vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Zocor details
- Alternative names
- simvastatin
- Therapeutic class
- HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor
- Pharmacological class
- Statin
- Minor side effects
- muscle aches; headache; diarrhoea
- Moderate side effects
- elevated liver enzymes; flatulence; fatigue
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Merck
- Onset Time
- 1–2 weeks
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Ketoconazole; Erythromycin; Warfarin; Grapefruit
- Age restrictions
- Approved for children over ten years and adults.
Contraindications
active hepatic disease; pregnancy; unexplained persistent aminotransferase elevations; concurrent strong CYP3A4 inhibitors
Serious side effects
rhabdomyolysis, requires immediate medical attention; severe hepatotoxicity, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
intended to relieve elevated blood cholesterol to support cardiovascular health and target hepatic lipid production.
Mechanism of action
Inhibits hepatic HMG-CoA reductase, increasing the clearance of LDL cholesterol from circulating blood.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
TGA Category X: Highly contraindicated. Avoid in pregnancy. Breastfeeding: Contraindicated.
What you will receive
Zocor is the originator brand name, made by Merck. We use it to identify the medicine and are not affiliated with Merck.
- The fulfilment partner confirms whether the exact brand or an equivalent containing Simvastatin is offered.
- The offered brand, manufacturer and dispatch location depend on the product, destination and partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.