How to Pronounce Simvastatin (Zocor)
sim-va-STA-tin
IPA: /sɪm.væ.ˈstæ.tɪn/
Brand name: Zocor
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Simvastatin is pronounced sim-va-STA-tin
How do you pronounce Simvastatin?
Simvastatin is pronounced “sim-va-STA-tin”. It has 4 syllables: sim ‑ va ‑ sta ‑ tin. The stress falls on the third syllable, “sta”.
How many syllables are in Simvastatin?
Simvastatin has 4 syllables: sim ‑ va ‑ sta ‑ tin.
What does Simvastatin mean?
Simvastatin is an HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor (statin) used to lower cholesterol and reduce cardiovascular risk. It is typically taken at bedtime to coincide with peak hepatic cholesterol synthesis.
Word Parts
suffix
-vastatin
HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor (statin)
Common Mispronunciations
Often said "SIM-va-stat-in" — stress is on STA: sim-va-STA-tin
Where You'll Encounter This
Cholesterol lowering, take at bedtime
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