Simvastatin is the generic form of the brand-name medication Zocor. Alongside a low-fat, low-cholesterol diet and regular exercise, this medication helps treat high cholesterol and lowers the risk of heart attack and stroke by limiting an enzyme responsible for cholesterol production in your liver.

Founded in 1986, Aurobindo Pharma is one of the largest pharmaceutical companies in India and distributes around 214 drugs in the U.S. Aurobindo serves more than 150 countries through its range of product offerings. The company has 27 manufacturing sites including in India and the U.S.