Early Communication About an Ongoing Safety Review of Ezetimibe/Simvastatin (marketed as Vytorin), Simvastatin (marketed as Zocor) and Ezetimibe (marketed as Zetia) - FDA
SIMVASTATIN is a generic drug for cholesterol lowering that was recalled by Accord Healthcare, Inc
05/31/2023 F0322G exp
By Linda Carroll
The product is labeled as Clopidogrel tablets USP 75 mg but may contain Clopidogrel 75mg or Simvastatin Tablets USP 10 mg
Dr Reddy's Laboratories has initiated a recall of certain strengths of its cholesterol-lowering drug, simvastatin, in the US following concerns over 'chemical contamination' of the product
All Local Government Units (LGU) and Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs) are requested to ensure that the Drug Recall
Of course, statins inhibit the production of cholesterol–they do this very well
Simvastatin belongs to the group of medicines called HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors, or statins
Simvastatin tablets USP are an HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor indicated: ()To reduce the risk of total mortality by reducing risk of coronary heart disease death, non-fatal myocardial infarction and stroke, and the need for coronary and non-coronary revascularization procedures in adults with established coronary heart disease
Popular statins include atorvastatin ( Lipitor ), rosuvastatin (Crestor), and simvastatin (Zocor)
They are marketed For any questions regarding this recall, contact Accord Healthcare, Inc
Simvastatin belongs to the group of medicines called HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors, or statins
Phone: 877-566-6108 · Fax: 817-868-5362 · rxrecalls@inmar
As a result, less cholesterol is made and levels of cholesterol in the blood decrease
lack or loss of strength
The last Recall Enforcement Report for Simvastatin with NDC 16729-004 was initiated on 02-07-2023 as a Class II recall due to cgmp deviations: recalling drug products following an fda inspection
Multi event Drug Recall Enforcement Report Class II voluntary initiated by Direct Rx, originally initiated on 03-13-2023 for the product Glimepiride, USP, 4 mg Tablets, Rx Only, Packaged as a a) 30-count bottle, NDC 61919-0250-30; b) 90-count bottle, NDC 61919-0250-90 Packaged and Distributed By: Direct Rx taking simvastatin 80 mg compared with other statin therapies with similar or greater LDL cholesterol lowering efficacy, and with lower doses of simvastatin