Simvastatin
( Zocor®, Simvastatin)
Available as tablets or capsules.
Tablets
Available as soluble tablets?
No
Available as a liquid?
Yes
Available as something for placing under your tongue?
No
Available as something for placing on your gum?
No
Available as granules?
No
Available as a patch for putting on your skin?
No
Available as an injection?
No
Available as nasal/oral spray?
No
Safe or appropriate to crush
Licensed alternative formulations available and therefore crushing is not recommended. Crushing or dispersing should always be used as a last resort but current text books and resources suggest that it is likely to be safe. Clinicians should be aware that this an unlicensed use of the medication.
Additional information for Healthcare Professionals+
Generic name
Simvastatin
Usual formulation brand names
Zocor®
Is tablet/capsule specially coated?
Yes - some
Modified release
No
Film coated
Yes - some
Enteric coated
No
Sugar coated
No
Soluble tablet strength
-
Sublingual/buccal formulation strength
-
Granule strength
-
Transdermal patch strength
-
Injection strength
-
Nasal/oral spray Strength
-
Available as a licensed liquid or special?
Licensed
Are specials or imports available?
n/a
Liquid strengths
20mg/ml, 40mg/ml
Is the liquid medicine sugar free?
Yes
Licensed for administration via enteral tube
N/A licensed alternative avialable
Advice on administration via enteral tube
Ensure that the enteral feeding tube is free from obstruction before administration. 1) Flush the enteral tube with sufficient water to remove any residual feed. 2) Administer the required dose of Simvastatin Oral Suspension with a suitable measuring device. 3) Flush the enteral tube with 10mL of water. This product has not been tested with latex NG or PEG tubes and therefore should not be used for administration with tubes made from latex. Air flushing of NG or PEG tubes to deliver the required dose of Simvastatin is not recommended.
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