Simvastatin is a prescription drug available in the form of tablets and suspension under the brand name Zocor. It belongs to the class of drugs known as statins and is used to lower high blood cholesterol and prevent cardiovascular diseases such as heart attacks and strokes.
Simvastatin Uses
Simvastatin is used in combination with a healthy diet, weight loss, and exercise to lower the risk of heart attack and stroke and reduce the need for heart surgery in people at risk of heart disease. It lowers levels of LDL cholesterol and triglycerides and increases levels of HDL cholesterol. It is also used to treat cholesterol and other fatty substances in the blood in children and teenagers aged 10 to 17 with familial heterozygous hypercholesterolemia.
Common side effects usually don't require medical attention and will disappear as your body adjusts to the medication. Seek medical attention for serious side effects.
Precautions
Before taking Simvastatin, inform your doctor if you are allergic to it or any other medications. Discuss your medical history, especially if you have kidney disease, liver disease, or stomach ulcers. Inform your doctor about any other prescription or non-prescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking.
How to Use Simvastatin
Simvastatin is available as a tablet and a suspension for oral administration. The tablets are typically taken once a day in the evening. The suspension is usually taken once a day in the evening on an empty stomach. Shake the suspension well for at least 20 seconds before each use. Do not measure your dosage with a household teaspoon; use a proper measuring device.
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Adult dosage (ages 18 years and older): 10 to 20 mg per day.
Child dosage (ages 10–17 years): 10 mg per day.
Dosage for reducing the risk of heart disease:
Adult dosage (ages 18 years and older): 10 to 20 mg per day.
Missed Dose
If you forget to take a dose, take it the next day at the normal time. Do not take more than two tablets at the same time. Never exceed the recommended dose. Setting an alarm can help you remember your doses.
Overdose
Taking an extra dose of simvastatin is unlikely to harm you. If you are concerned or take more than one dose, talk to your pharmacist or doctor.
Warnings for Serious Health Conditions
For people with low thyroid function or diabetes:
Simvastatin can cause rhabdomyolysis, especially if you have hypothyroidism or diabetes, are a senior, have kidney disease, or use drugs that interact with simvastatin.
For people with liver disease:
Do not use simvastatin if you have an active liver disease like cirrhosis.
Pregnancy:
Simvastatin inhibits cholesterol production, which is essential for fetal development. Consult your doctor for alternative therapies if you are pregnant.
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Simvastatin belongs to the class of drugs known as statins. If you've been diagnosed with high blood cholesterol, it's used to lower it. It's also used to prevent cardiovascular diseases, such as heart attacks and strokes.
2. What are the most common side effects of simvastatin?
The most common side effects of Simvastatin are constipation, stomach pain, nausea, headache, and memory loss.
3. What foods should be avoided when taking statins?
Statins can interact with a variety of substances. It's not a good idea to drink grapefruit juice or eat grapefruit if you're taking statins. Grapefruit juice will cause your statin to stay in your system for a longer period, leading to drug buildup. This can result in muscle breakdown, liver damage, and even kidney failure.
4. How does Simvastatin work?
Simvastatin belongs to the class of drugs known as statins. If you've been diagnosed with high blood cholesterol, the medication is used to lower it. It's also used to prevent cardiovascular diseases, such as heart attacks and strokes.
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