simvastatin
/ˌsɪmvəˈstætɪn/
noun
- A medication used to lower cholesterol levels in the blood and reduce the risk of heart disease.
- Simvastatin is often taken once a day in the evening for best results.
- Before starting simvastatin, patients should discuss any other medications they are taking with their doctor.
- Her doctor prescribed simvastatin to help manage her high cholesterol.