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Simvastatin

Simvastatin (INN) (pronounced /ˈsɪmvəstætɨn/), initially marketed under the trade name Zocor, is a hypolipidemic drug belonging to the class of pharmaceuticals called “statins”. It is used to control hypercholesterolemia (elevated cholesterol levels) and to prevent cardiovascular disease. Simvastatin is a synthetic derivate of a fermentation product of Aspergillus terreus.

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Salmeterol

Salmeterol is a long-acting beta2-adrenergic receptor agonist drug that is currently prescribed for the treatment of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It is currently available as a metered-dose inhaler (MDI) or a proprietary “disk-styled” inhaler that releases a powdered form of the drug.

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