a 500-40 (Simcor 500 mg / 40 mg)
Generic Name: niacin/simvastatin
This pill with imprint "a 500-40" is Blue, Capsule-shape and has been identified as Simcor 500 mg / 40 mg. It is supplied by Abbott Laboratories.
Simcor is used in the treatment of high cholesterol; hyperlipoproteinemia; hyperlipoproteinemia type iia, elevated ldl; hyperlipoproteinemia type iib, elevated ldl vldl; hyperlipoproteinemia type iv, elevated vldl and belongs to the drug class antihyperlipidemic combinations. Not for use in pregnancy. Simcor 500 mg / 40 mg is not a controlled substance under the Controlled Substance Act (CSA).
Simcor
- Generic Name:
- niacin/simvastatin
- Imprint:
- a 500-40
- Strength:
- 500 mg / 40 mg
- Color:
- Blue
- Shape:
- Capsule-shape
- Availability:
- Prescription only
- Drug Class:
- Antihyperlipidemic combinations
- Pregnancy Category:
- X - Not for use in pregnancy
- CSA Schedule:
- Not a controlled drug
- Labeler / Supplier:
- Abbott Laboratories
- Inactive Ingredients:
- stearic acid
butylated hydroxyanisole
FD&C Blue No. 2
lactose monohydrate
titanium dioxide
triacetin
hypromelloses
povidone
polyethylene glycol
Note: Inactive ingredients may vary.
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- Drug class: antihyperlipidemic combinations
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