The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued another notice to healthcare professionals when simvastatin, a common medication for high cholesterol is used in combination with amiodarone, a drug that manages irregular heart beats.

Simvastatin is the generic name for the drug. It is sold under brand names Zocor, generic Zocor, or Vytorin and should be cautiously given to patients who are also taking amiodarone, a heart rhythm drug marketed as Cordarone or Pacerone

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning that drugs sold abroad may have the same brand name or similar sounding names as domestic drugs, but have completely different ingredients.

The agency said taking the wrong medication can have serious consequences, reports Health Day News

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning that drugs sold abroad may have the same brand name or similar sounding names as domestic drugs, but have completely different ingredients.

The agency said taking the wrong medication can have serious consequences, reports Health Day News