Simvastatin Oral Suspension and Torsemide Injection

• Generic Name: simvastatin
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Zocor, Flolipid

• It is used to slow the progress of heart disease.
• It is used to lower bad cholesterol and raise good cholesterol (HDL).
• It is used to lower triglycerides.
• It is used to lower the chance of heart attack, stroke, and death in some people.
• It may be given to you for other reasons. Talk with the doctor.

• Generic Name: torsemide
• Dosage Forms: injection, solution
• Other Brand Names: Demadex, Demadex IV.

Torsemide is a loop diuretic (water pill) that prevents your body from absorbing too much salt, allowing the salt to instead be passed in your urine.

Torsemide treats fluid retention (edema) in people with congestive heart failure, liver disease, kidney disease, or kidney failure. This medication is also used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).

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