Simcor and Zylet ophthalmic

• Generic Name: niacin / simvastatin
• Dosage Forms: tablet, film coated, extended release
• Other Brand Names: Simcor

Simcor contains a combination of niacin and simvastatin.

Simcor is used to lower cholesterol and triglycerides (types of fat) in the blood. Simcor is used along with diet to lower levels of total cholesterol, LDL "bad" cholesterol, and triglycerides and to increase HDL "good" cholesterol.

Niacin, also called nicotinic acid, is a B vitamin (vitamin B3). It occurs naturally in plants and animals, and is also added to many foods as a vitamin supplement. Niacin is also present in many multiple vitamins and nutritional supplements.

Simvastatin is in a group of drugs called HMG CoA reductase inhibitors, or "statins." Simvastatin reduces levels of "bad" cholesterol (low-density lipoprotein, or LDL) and triglycerides in the blood, while increasing levels of "good" cholesterol (high-density lipoprotein, or HDL).

Simcor may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: loteprednol / tobramycin ophthalmic
• Dosage Forms: ophthalmic suspension
• Other Brand Names: Zylet

Loteprednol and tobramycin ophthalmic (for the eyes) is a combination antibiotic and steroid medicine that is used to treat eye inflammation caused by allergies, shingles (herpes zoster), severe acne, iritis, uveitis, eye injury, radiation, chemical burns, or certain other conditions.

This medicine is used when there is a risk of bacterial infection in or around the eye.

Loteprednol and tobramycin ophthalmic may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.