Galantamine Hydrobromide and Zocor

• Generic Name: galantamine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Razadyne, Razadyne ER, Reminyl

Palliative treatment of mild to moderate dementia of the Alzheimer’s type (Alzheimer’s disease); does not alter the underlying disease process of dementia.

Has been investigated in patients with mild cognitive impairment who did not meet diagnostic criteria for Alzheimer’s disease but was associated with a higher incidence of death than placebo in these studies. (See Mortality under Cautions.) Not approved by FDA for this use, and manufacturer is not seeking approval.

• Generic Name: simvastatin
• Dosage Forms: tablet, film coated
• Other Brand Names: Zocor, Flolipid

Zocor (simvastatin) belongs to a group of drugs called HMG CoA reductase inhibitors, or "statins."

Zocor is used to lower blood levels of "bad" cholesterol (low-density lipoprotein, or LDL), to increase levels of "good" cholesterol (high-density lipoprotein, or HDL), and to lower triglycerides (a type of fat in the blood).

Zocor is also used to lower the risk of stroke, heart attack, and other heart complications in people with diabetes, coronary heart disease, or other risk factors.

Zocor is used in adults and children who are at least 10 years old.