Simvastatin and niacin and Viekira Pak

• Generic Name: niacin / simvastatin
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Simcor

Simvastatin and niacin combination is used together with a proper diet to lower cholesterol and triglyceride (fat) levels in the blood. Simvastatin and niacin may help prevent medical problems caused by clogged blood vessels, such as heart attacks and strokes.

Simvastatin and niacin work together to treat cholesterol and lipid (fat) disorders. Niacin is vitamin B3, which reduces the amount of cholesterol in the blood. Simvastatin belongs to the group of medicines called HMG-CoA inhibitors or statins. It works to reduce the amount of cholesterol in the blood by blocking an enzyme that is needed to make cholesterol.

Simvastatin and niacin was available only with your doctor's prescription. The Simcor(R) product will no longer be marketed in the United States as of April 18, 2016.

• Generic Name: dasabuvir / ombitasvir / paritaprevir / ritonavir
• Dosage Forms: tablets
• Other Brand Names: Viekira Pak, Viekira XR

Viekira Pak (Viekira) is a combination antiviral medicine used to treat chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) in adults. Viekira is sometimes given in combination with another antiviral medicine called ribavirin.

Viekira treats specific genotypes of hepatitis C, and only in certain people. Use only the medications prescribed for you. Do not share your medicine with other people.

Viekira is sometimes used in people who also have HIV. Viekira Pak is not a treatment for HIV or AIDS.

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