Zocor (Generic)

Zocor (Simvastatin) is used along with dieting, losing weight and exercising to reduce an amount of fat compounds, such as low-density lipoproteins and triglyceride, and to increase an amount of high-density lipoproteins in the human body. Simvastatin is also used to prevent heart seizures and apopleptic attacks, reduce the need for surgical intervention and improve blood circulation.

As for the Zocor’s analogs, the following are marketed: Lipex, Simovil, Simvastatin, Simvotin, Zocord, etc.

The Zocor trademark is registered by Merck & Co.