| Parent Drug Name | Name of Impurity | Catalogue No. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simvastatin | Simvastatin Acid Ammonium Salt Impurity | VE006243 | View CAS 139893-43-9 |
| Simvastatin | Simvastatin Acid Methyl Ester | VL133006 | View CAS 145576-26-7 |
| Simvastatin | Simvastatin EP Impurity A | VL133002 | View CAS 101314-97-0 |
| Simvastatin | Simvastatin EP Impurity A (Free Base) | VE008041 | View CAS 121009-77-6 |
| Simvastatin | Simvastatin EP Impurity B | VL133005 | View CAS 145576-25-6 |
| Simvastatin | Simvastatin EP Impurity C | VL133003 | View CAS 210980-68-0 |
| Simvastatin | Simvastatin EP Impurity D | VL133004 | View CAS 476305-24-5 |
| Simvastatin | Simvastatin EP Impurity E | VL133009 | View CAS 75330-75-5 |
| Simvastatin | Simvastatin EP Impurity F | VL133001 | View CAS 79952-44-6 |
| Simvastatin | Simvastatin EP Impurity G | VL133007 | View CAS 1449248-72-9 |
| Simvastatin | Simvastatin EP Impurity H | VE006727 | View CAS 79952-42-4 |
| Simvastatin | Simvastatin EP Impurity I | VE008580 | View CAS 79902-42-4 |
| Simvastatin | Simvastatin EP Impurity J | VE006830 | View CAS 864357-88-0 |
| Simvastatin | Simvastatin EP Impurity K | VL133013 | View |
| Simvastatin | Simvastatin EP Impurity M | VL133014 | View CAS 864357-87-9 |
| Simvastatin | Simvastatin EP Impurity N | VE0010056 | View CAS 774611-54-0 |
| Simvastatin | Simvastatin Impurity E & F Mixture | VL133008 | View |
| Simvastatin | Tenivastatin Calcium | VL133011 | View CAS 530112-57-3 |
| Simvastatin | Tenivastatin Methyl Ester Impurity | VL133010 | View |
| Simvastatin | 3’, 5’-Dihydrodiol Simvastatin (Mixture of Diastereomers) | VE008177 | View CAS 198818-02-9 |
Simvastatin Related Compound
Simvastatin reduces cholesterol production and the problems associated with dyslipidemia.
References
- Talreja, Om, et al. “Simvastatin.” Nih.gov, StatPearls Publishing, 6 June 2022, www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK532919/.
- “Ezetimibe and Simvastatin (Oral Route) Side Effects – Mayo Clinic.” Mayoclinic.org, 2023,www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/ezetimibe-and-simvastatin-oralroute/side effects/drg-20062939?p=1.
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FAQ
Simvastatin belongs to which class of drugs?
Simvastatin belongs to a class of medications known as HMG CoA reductase inhibitors, or “statins.”
Which medication is combined with Simvastatin?
Ezetimibe is combined with Simvastatin. to reduce cholesterol production and the problems associated with dyslipidemia
Why is simvastatin used in combination with ezetimibe?
The combination of ezetimibe and simvastatin is used with a suitable diet to treat excessive cholesterol and triglyceride (fat) levels in the blood. This medication may aid in the prevention of medical issues (such as heart attacks and strokes) caused by obstructed blood arteries.
