Zocor
· Trade Name
ZOCOR
· Generic Name
Simvastatin
· Drug Class
Cholesterol-lowering medication
· How It Works
Medication inhibits HMG-CoA reductase
· Serious Side Effects
acute renal failure
anaphylaxis
angioedema
dermatomyositis
erythema multiforme
hemolytic anemia
hepatotoxicity
hypersensitivity reaction
leukopenia
lupus-like syndrome
myopathy
pancreatitis
polymyalgia rheumatica
photosensitivity
rhabdomyolysis
vasculitis
thrombocytopenia
toxic epidermal necrolysis
Stevens Johnson syndrome
· Common Side Effects
abdominal pain
constipation
upper respiratory track infection symptoms
gas
diarrhea
asthenia
muscle pain
elevated CPK
elevated liver enzymes
Posted on February 24, 2009
