Tice BCG Live (for intravesical use) and Zocor

• Generic Name: bcg
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names:

  Tice BCG Live, Tice BCG Vaccine, Theracys 3, TheraCys, BCG vaccine, Tice BCG

BCG (Bacillus Calmette and Guérin) is a freeze-dried product made from bacteria. BCG increases certain white blood cells that destroy invading tumor cells in the bladder.

BCG is used to treat bladder cancer that is localized (has not spread to other parts of the body).

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

• 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.