PVS2188
Human drug. Simvastatin is an enzyme blocker (HMG-CoA reductase in- hibitor), also known as a"statin". It is used along with a proper diet to help lower cholesterol and fats (triglycerides) in the blood. In general, this drug is prescribed after non-drug treatment options have not been fully successful at lowering cholesterol (e.g., diet change, increase in exercise, weight loss if overweight).