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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.

Synonyms

  • Zocor

Hypernyms

  • Statin
  • Lipid-lowering Medication
  • Statin Drug
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