India: Study outcomes indicate that simvastatin (SMV) can be effectively used as a pulpotomy agent in carious permanent teeth, supporting its potential role in vital pulp therapy.In a ...

Most side-effects linked to statins are not caused by the drugs, a new study suggests. After a comprehensive review of ...

March 19, 2010 — Simvastatin (Zocor, Merck/Schering-Plough Pharmaceuticals), used at the highest approved dose of 80 mg, is associated with an increased risk for myopathy, including rhabdomyolysis, ...

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Atorvastatin can lower LDL cholesterol by 50% or more when taken in high doses. Simvastatin can lower LDL cholesterol by up to 50% when taken in moderate doses. Both simvastatin and atorvastatin can ...

Statins help lower cholesterol by inhibiting an enzyme needed to produce it and reducing plaque buildup in arteries, ultimately decreasing the risk of heart attack or stroke. Certain statins with ...

Patients with intermediate and mild Parkinson disease, defined by a Hoehn & Yahr stage of 3 or less, experienced an additional deterioration in motor function with simvastatin compared with placebo ...

Get detailed information on Simvastatin and Sitagliptin, including pronunciation, uses, dosage guidelines, indications, and instructions on how and when to take it and when to avoid it. The updated ...

Simvastatin could be an effective therapy for portal hypertension, according to a study by Abraldes and colleagues, which shows that the drug decreases portal hypertension and improves liver perfusion ...