Simvastatin (Noun)
Meaning
An oral lipid-lowering medicine (trade name Zocor) administered to reduce blood cholesterol levels; recommended after heart attacks.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The doctor prescribed simvastatin to help lower the patient's high cholesterol levels and reduce the risk of another heart attack.
- Simvastatin is a commonly used medication to treat high cholesterol and prevent cardiovascular disease.
- After the heart attack, the patient was put on a regimen of simvastatin to help lower his LDL cholesterol levels.
- The study found that simvastatin was effective in reducing the risk of major vascular events in patients with cardiovascular disease.
- The patient was instructed to take simvastatin once daily with dinner to help manage his high cholesterol levels.