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Simvastatin

Phase 4FDA approved

Undisclosed | Small molecule | Other |Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Ltd|Trials Updated: Aug 9, 2010

Simvastatin development status

FDA approval on record Oct 7, 2011
Approval holderMerck Sharp Dohme
ApplicationNDA202343
Highest phase Phase 4 run by Organon and Co (NCT00653835)
Phase scored for RDYPhase 1
Registered trials 101 across 40 sponsors since Aug 2001

Simvastatin target and mechanism

Molecular targetHMGCR
Target classInhibitor
ModalitySmall molecule

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Trial Design

RandomizedACTIVE_CONTROLLED
Total Trials2
Total Enrollment116

FDA Designations

No designations recorded

Simvastatin clinical trials

Simvastatin · 2 trials · 1 indication

Phase 1 2
NCT01167894Bioequivalence Study of Simvastatin Tablets 80 mg of Dr. Reddy's Under Fasting ConditionHealthy
COMPLETED72 Analytics
NCT01167933Bioequivalence Study of Simvastatin Tablets, 80 mg of Dr. Reddy's Under Fed ConditionsHealthy
COMPLETED44 Analytics
PHASE1COMPLETED
Bioequivalence Study of Simvastatin Tablets 80 mg of Dr. Reddy's Under Fasting Condition
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Bioequivalence Study of Simvastatin Tablets, 80 mg of Dr. Reddy's Under Fed Conditions
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Bioequivalence based on Cmax and AUC parameters
4 months
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingNONE
ModelCROSSOVER
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
SimvastatinEXPERIMENTALSimvastatin 80 mg tablets Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Ltd.
ZocorACTIVE_COMPARATORZocor® 80 mg tablets of Merck \& Co. Inc., USA

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
SimvastatinDRUGSimvastatin 80 mg tablets Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Ltd
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to 45 Years
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersYes

Inclusion Criteria: * Subjects will provide written informed consent. * Subjects must be healthy adults within 18-45 years of age (inclusive) weighing at least 50 kg. * Subjects must be within ±10% of ideal body weight in relation to height according to Life Insurance Corporation of India height-we...

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Frequently asked questions about Simvastatin

What is Simvastatin?

Simvastatin is a small molecule drug developed by Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Ltd, which trades under the ticker RDY. It is being studied in Phase 1 clinical trials. The specific medical conditions it aims to treat have not been disclosed.

What does Simvastatin target?

Simvastatin targets HMGCR, which stands for 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl-coenzyme A reductase. It acts as an inhibitor of this enzyme. By inhibiting HMGCR, simvastatin affects cholesterol synthesis, though its full therapeutic applications are still under investigation.

Who is developing Simvastatin?

Simvastatin is being developed by Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Ltd, a pharmaceutical company publicly traded under the ticker symbol RDY. The company is responsible for its clinical development and potential commercialization.

What phase is Simvastatin in?

Simvastatin is in Phase 1 clinical development. It has completed two Phase 1 trials, with no active trials currently ongoing. The total enrollment across these trials was 116 participants.

What clinical trials is Simvastatin in?

Simvastatin has been tested in two completed Phase 1 trials: NCT01167933, a bioequivalence study under fed conditions with 44 participants, and NCT01167894, a bioequivalence study under fasting conditions with 72 participants. Both trials enrolled healthy volunteers.