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Simvastatin / Atorvastatin / Rosuvastatin
SACAA Part 67 assessment
Generally acceptable for flying
Active ingredient(s)
Simvastatin / Atorvastatin / Rosuvastatin
Statin (lipid-lowering)
Guidance notes
Table A1: statins are acceptable, with a preference for hydrophilic molecules (pravastatin) over lipophilic ones (simvastatin), which may cause sleep disorders. Report muscle pain or weakness to your DAME.
Known SA brand names
ZocorLipitorCrestorAdco-Simvastatin
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