New Zealand - English - Medsafe (Medicines Safety Authority)

merck sharp & dohme (new zealand) limited - simvastatin 80mg - film coated tablet - 80 mg - active: simvastatin 80mg excipient: ascorbic acid butylated hydroxyanisole citric acid monohydrate hyprolose hypromellose iron oxide red lactose monohydrate magnesium stearate methylated spirits microcrystalline cellulose purified talc purified water   starch titanium dioxide - patients at high risk of coronary heart disease (chd) or with existing chd in patients at high risk of chd (with or without hyperlipidaemia but with a total cholesterol of >3.5 mmol/l), ie., patients with diabetes, history of stroke or other cerebrovascular disease, peripheral vessel disease, or with existing chd, lipex is indicated to: · reduce the risk of total mortality by reducing chd deaths; · reduce the risk of major vascular events (a composite of non-fatal myocardial infarction, chd death, stroke, or revascularisation procedures; · reduce the risk of major coronary events (a composite of non-fatal myocardial infarction or chd deaths); · reduce the risk of stroke; · reduce the need for coronary revascularisation procedures (including coronary artery bypass grafting and percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty); · reduce the need for peripheral and other non-coronary revascularisation procedures; · reduce the risk of hospitalisation for angina pectoris. in patients with diabetes, lipex reduces the risk of developing peripheral macrovascular complications (a composite of peripheral revascularisation procedures, lower limb amputations, or leg ulcers). in hypercholesterolaemic patients with coronary heart disease, lipex slows the progression of coronary atherosclerosis, including reducing the development of new lesions and new total occlusions.

New Zealand - English - Medsafe (Medicines Safety Authority)

viatris limited - simvastatin 10mg;  ;   - film coated tablet - 10 mg - active: simvastatin 10mg     excipient: ascorbic acid butylated hydroxytoluene citric acid monohydrate colloidal silicon dioxide hypromellose iron oxide red iron oxide yellow isopropyl alcohol lactose monohydrate macrogol 400 magnesium stearate maize starch microcrystalline cellulose pregelatinised maize starch purified talc purified water   sodium starch glycolate titanium dioxide - patients at high risk of coronary heart disease (chd) or with existing chd. in patients at high risk of chd (with or without hyperlipidaemia but with a total cholesterol >3.5mmol/l), i.e. patients with diabetes, history of stroke or other cerebrovascular disease, peripheral vessel disease, or with existing chd, simvastatin is indicated to: · reduce the risk of total mortality by reducing chd deaths · reduce the risk of major vascular events (a composite of non-fatal myocardial infarction, chd death, stroke, or revascularisation procedures · reduce the risk of major coronary events (a composite of non-fatal myocardial infarction or chd deaths) · reduce the risk of stroke · reduce the need for coronary revascularisation procedures (including coronary artery bypass grafting and percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty) · reduce the need for peripheral and other non-coronary revascularisation procedures · reduce the risk of hospitalisation for angina pectoris in patients with diabetes, simvastatin reduces the risk of developing peripheral macrovascular complications (a composite of peripheral revascularisation procedures, lower limb amputations or leg ulcers). in hypercholesterolaemic patients with coronary heart disease, simvastatin slows the progression of coronary atherosclerosis, including reducing the development of new lesions and new total occlusions.

New Zealand - English - Medsafe (Medicines Safety Authority)

viatris limited - simvastatin 20mg;  ;   - film coated tablet - 20 mg - active: simvastatin 20mg     excipient: ascorbic acid butylated hydroxytoluene citric acid monohydrate colloidal silicon dioxide hypromellose iron oxide red iron oxide yellow isopropyl alcohol lactose monohydrate macrogol 400 magnesium stearate maize starch microcrystalline cellulose pregelatinised maize starch purified talc purified water   sodium starch glycolate titanium dioxide - patients at high risk of coronary heart disease (chd) or with existing chd. in patients at high risk of chd (with or without hyperlipidaemia but with a total cholesterol >3.5mmol/l), i.e. patients with diabetes, history of stroke or other cerebrovascular disease, peripheral vessel disease, or with existing chd, simvastatin is indicated to: · reduce the risk of total mortality by reducing chd deaths · reduce the risk of major vascular events (a composite of non-fatal myocardial infarction, chd death, stroke, or revascularisation procedures · reduce the risk of major coronary events (a composite of non-fatal myocardial infarction or chd deaths) · reduce the risk of stroke · reduce the need for coronary revascularisation procedures (including coronary artery bypass grafting and percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty) · reduce the need for peripheral and other non-coronary revascularisation procedures · reduce the risk of hospitalisation for angina pectoris in patients with diabetes, simvastatin reduces the risk of developing peripheral macrovascular complications (a composite of peripheral revascularisation procedures, lower limb amputations or leg ulcers). in hypercholesterolaemic patients with coronary heart disease, simvastatin slows the progression of coronary atherosclerosis, including reducing the development of new lesions and new total occlusions.

New Zealand - English - Medsafe (Medicines Safety Authority)

viatris limited - simvastatin 40mg;  ;   - film coated tablet - 40 mg - active: simvastatin 40mg     excipient: ascorbic acid butylated hydroxytoluene citric acid monohydrate colloidal silicon dioxide hypromellose iron oxide red isopropyl alcohol lactose monohydrate macrogol 400 magnesium stearate maize starch microcrystalline cellulose pregelatinised maize starch purified talc purified water   sodium starch glycolate titanium dioxide - patients at high risk of coronary heart disease (chd) or with existing chd. in patients at high risk of chd (with or without hyperlipidaemia but with a total cholesterol >3.5mmol/l), i.e. patients with diabetes, history of stroke or other cerebrovascular disease, peripheral vessel disease, or with existing chd, simvastatin is indicated to: · reduce the risk of total mortality by reducing chd deaths · reduce the risk of major vascular events (a composite of non-fatal myocardial infarction, chd death, stroke, or revascularisation procedures · reduce the risk of major coronary events (a composite of non-fatal myocardial infarction or chd deaths) · reduce the risk of stroke · reduce the need for coronary revascularisation procedures (including coronary artery bypass grafting and percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty) · reduce the need for peripheral and other non-coronary revascularisation procedures · reduce the risk of hospitalisation for angina pectoris in patients with diabetes, simvastatin reduces the risk of developing peripheral macrovascular complications (a composite of peripheral revascularisation procedures, lower limb amputations or leg ulcers). in hypercholesterolaemic patients with coronary heart disease, simvastatin slows the progression of coronary atherosclerosis, including reducing the development of new lesions and new total occlusions.

New Zealand - English - Medsafe (Medicines Safety Authority)

viatris limited - simvastatin 80mg;  ;   - film coated tablet - 80 mg - active: simvastatin 80mg     excipient: ascorbic acid butylated hydroxytoluene citric acid monohydrate colloidal silicon dioxide hypromellose iron oxide red isopropyl alcohol lactose monohydrate macrogol 400 magnesium stearate maize starch microcrystalline cellulose purified talc purified water   sodium starch glycolate starch titanium dioxide - patients at high risk of coronary heart disease (chd) or with existing chd. in patients at high risk of chd (with or without hyperlipidaemia but with a total cholesterol >3.5mmol/l), i.e. patients with diabetes, history of stroke or other cerebrovascular disease, peripheral vessel disease, or with existing chd, simvastatin is indicated to: · reduce the risk of total mortality by reducing chd deaths · reduce the risk of major vascular events (a composite of non-fatal myocardial infarction, chd death, stroke, or revascularisation procedures · reduce the risk of major coronary events (a composite of non-fatal myocardial infarction or chd deaths) · reduce the risk of stroke · reduce the need for coronary revascularisation procedures (including coronary artery bypass grafting and percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty) · reduce the need for peripheral and other non-coronary revascularisation procedures · reduce the risk of hospitalisation for angina pectoris in patients with diabetes, simvastatin reduces the risk of developing peripheral macrovascular complications (a composite of peripheral revascularisation procedures, lower limb amputations or leg ulcers). in hypercholesterolaemic patients with coronary heart disease, simvastatin slows the progression of coronary atherosclerosis, including reducing the development of new lesions and new total occlusions.

Australia - English - Department of Health (Therapeutic Goods Administration)

organon pharma pty ltd - ezetimibe, quantity: 10 mg; simvastatin, quantity: 10 mg - tablet, uncoated - excipient ingredients: hypromellose; citric acid monohydrate; lactose monohydrate; microcrystalline cellulose; propyl gallate; croscarmellose sodium; magnesium stearate; butylated hydroxyanisole - adults (greater than or equal to 18 years),prevention of cardiovascular disease,zeklen is indicated in patients with coronary heart disease (chd) and a history of acute coronary syndrome (acs) taking their maximum tolerated dose of simvastatin and in need of additional lowering of ldl-c in the expectation of a modest further reduction in the risk of cardiovascular events following at least one year of therapy (see section 5.1 pharmacodynamic properties, clinical trials).,primary hypercholesterolaemia,zeklen is indicated as adjunctive therapy to diet in patients with primary (heterozygous familial and non-familial) hypercholesterolaemia or mixed hyperlipidaemia where use of a combination product is appropriate:,- patients not appropriately controlled with a statin or ezetimibe alone.,- patients already treated with a statin and ezetimibe.,homozygous familial hypercholesterolaemia (hofh),zeklen is indicated in patients with hofh. patients may also receive adjunctive treatments (e.g., ldl apheresis).,children and adolescents 10-17 years,(pubertal status: boys tanner stage ii and above and girls who are at least one year post-menarche),heterozygous familial hypercholesterolaemia (hefh),zeklen is indicated as adjunctive therapy to diet in adolescent patients (10-17 years old) with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolaemia where use of a combination product is appropriate:,- patients not appropriately controlled with a statin or ezetimibe alone.,- patients already treated with a statin and ezetimibe,homozygous familial hypercholesterolaemia (hofh),zeklen is indicated in adolescent patients (10-17 years old) with hofh. patients may also receive adjunctive treatments (e.g., ldl apheresis).

Australia - English - Department of Health (Therapeutic Goods Administration)

organon pharma pty ltd - ezetimibe, quantity: 10 mg; simvastatin, quantity: 80 mg - tablet, uncoated - excipient ingredients: magnesium stearate; butylated hydroxyanisole; lactose monohydrate; hypromellose; microcrystalline cellulose; croscarmellose sodium; propyl gallate; citric acid monohydrate - adults (greater than or equal to 18 years),prevention of cardiovascular disease,zeklen is indicated in patients with coronary heart disease (chd) and a history of acute coronary syndrome (acs) taking their maximum tolerated dose of simvastatin and in need of additional lowering of ldl-c in the expectation of a modest further reduction in the risk of cardiovascular events following at least one year of therapy (see section 5.1 pharmacodynamic properties, clinical trials).,primary hypercholesterolaemia,zeklen is indicated as adjunctive therapy to diet in patients with primary (heterozygous familial and non-familial) hypercholesterolaemia or mixed hyperlipidaemia where use of a combination product is appropriate:,- patients not appropriately controlled with a statin or ezetimibe alone.,- patients already treated with a statin and ezetimibe.,homozygous familial hypercholesterolaemia (hofh),zeklen is indicated in patients with hofh. patients may also receive adjunctive treatments (e.g., ldl apheresis).,children and adolescents 10-17 years,(pubertal status: boys tanner stage ii and above and girls who are at least one year post-menarche),heterozygous familial hypercholesterolaemia (hefh),zeklen is indicated as adjunctive therapy to diet in adolescent patients (10-17 years old) with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolaemia where use of a combination product is appropriate:,- patients not appropriately controlled with a statin or ezetimibe alone.,- patients already treated with a statin and ezetimibe,homozygous familial hypercholesterolaemia (hofh),zeklen is indicated in adolescent patients (10-17 years old) with hofh. patients may also receive adjunctive treatments (e.g., ldl apheresis).

Australia - English - Department of Health (Therapeutic Goods Administration)

organon pharma pty ltd - simvastatin, quantity: 40 mg; ezetimibe, quantity: 10 mg - tablet, uncoated - excipient ingredients: magnesium stearate; butylated hydroxyanisole; citric acid monohydrate; microcrystalline cellulose; croscarmellose sodium; propyl gallate; lactose monohydrate; hypromellose - adults (greater than or equal to 18 years),prevention of cardiovascular disease,zeklen is indicated in patients with coronary heart disease (chd) and a history of acute coronary syndrome (acs) taking their maximum tolerated dose of simvastatin and in need of additional lowering of ldl-c in the expectation of a modest further reduction in the risk of cardiovascular events following at least one year of therapy (see section 5.1 pharmacodynamic properties, clinical trials).,primary hypercholesterolaemia,zeklen is indicated as adjunctive therapy to diet in patients with primary (heterozygous familial and non-familial) hypercholesterolaemia or mixed hyperlipidaemia where use of a combination product is appropriate:,- patients not appropriately controlled with a statin or ezetimibe alone.,- patients already treated with a statin and ezetimibe.,homozygous familial hypercholesterolaemia (hofh),zeklen is indicated in patients with hofh. patients may also receive adjunctive treatments (e.g., ldl apheresis).,children and adolescents 10-17 years,(pubertal status: boys tanner stage ii and above and girls who are at least one year post-menarche),heterozygous familial hypercholesterolaemia (hefh),zeklen is indicated as adjunctive therapy to diet in adolescent patients (10-17 years old) with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolaemia where use of a combination product is appropriate:,- patients not appropriately controlled with a statin or ezetimibe alone.,- patients already treated with a statin and ezetimibe,homozygous familial hypercholesterolaemia (hofh),zeklen is indicated in adolescent patients (10-17 years old) with hofh. patients may also receive adjunctive treatments (e.g., ldl apheresis).

Australia - English - Department of Health (Therapeutic Goods Administration)

organon pharma pty ltd - simvastatin, quantity: 20 mg; ezetimibe, quantity: 10 mg - tablet, uncoated - excipient ingredients: lactose monohydrate; propyl gallate; hypromellose; citric acid monohydrate; microcrystalline cellulose; magnesium stearate; croscarmellose sodium; butylated hydroxyanisole - adults (greater than or equal to 18 years),prevention of cardiovascular disease,zeklen is indicated in patients with coronary heart disease (chd) and a history of acute coronary syndrome (acs) taking their maximum tolerated dose of simvastatin and in need of additional lowering of ldl-c in the expectation of a modest further reduction in the risk of cardiovascular events following at least one year of therapy (see section 5.1 pharmacodynamic properties, clinical trials).,primary hypercholesterolaemia,zeklen is indicated as adjunctive therapy to diet in patients with primary (heterozygous familial and non-familial) hypercholesterolaemia or mixed hyperlipidaemia where use of a combination product is appropriate:,- patients not appropriately controlled with a statin or ezetimibe alone.,- patients already treated with a statin and ezetimibe.,homozygous familial hypercholesterolaemia (hofh),zeklen is indicated in patients with hofh. patients may also receive adjunctive treatments (e.g., ldl apheresis).,children and adolescents 10-17 years,(pubertal status: boys tanner stage ii and above and girls who are at least one year post-menarche),heterozygous familial hypercholesterolaemia (hefh),zeklen is indicated as adjunctive therapy to diet in adolescent patients (10-17 years old) with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolaemia where use of a combination product is appropriate:,- patients not appropriately controlled with a statin or ezetimibe alone.,- patients already treated with a statin and ezetimibe,homozygous familial hypercholesterolaemia (hofh),zeklen is indicated in adolescent patients (10-17 years old) with hofh. patients may also receive adjunctive treatments (e.g., ldl apheresis).

Australia - English - Department of Health (Therapeutic Goods Administration)

arrotex pharmaceuticals pty ltd - simvastatin, quantity: 10 mg - tablet, film coated - excipient ingredients: magnesium stearate; butylated hydroxyanisole; microcrystalline cellulose; lactose monohydrate; pregelatinised maize starch; ascorbic acid; citric acid monohydrate; titanium dioxide; hypromellose; hyprolose; purified talc; iron oxide yellow; iron oxide red; iron oxide black - simvastatin is indicated as an adjunct to diet for treatment of hypercholesterolaemia. prior to initiating therapy with simvastatin, secondary causes of hypercholesterolaemia (eg poorly controlled diabetes mellitus, hypothyroidism, nephrotic syndrome, dysproteinaemias, obstructive liver disease, other drug therapy, alcoholism) should be identified and treated. simvastatin is indicated in patients at high risk of chd (coronary heart disease) (with or without hypercholesterolaemia), including patients with diabetes, history of stroke or other cerebrovascular disease, peripheral vessel disease, or with existing chd to reduce the risk of cardiovascular death, major cardiovascular events including stroke, and hospitalisation due to angina pectoris. these effects do not replace the need to independently control known causes of cardiovascular mortality and morbidity such as hypertension, diabetes and smoking.