... a hypolipidemic drug used to control elevated cholesterol, or hypercholesterolemia.Simvastatin (INN) is a hypolipidemic drug used to control elevated ... It is a member of the statin class of pharmaceuticals.Simvastatin is a synthetic derivate of a fermentation product of Aspergillus ... marketed under the trade name Zocor, as well as generically.Simvastatin Systematic (IUPAC) name(1S,3R,7S,8S,8aR)-8-{ ...