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simvastatin

This medicine is used for reduction of total cholesterol, LDL-Cholesterol, apolipoprotein B and triglycerides in primary hypercholesterolemia(high level of cholesterol), heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia(high cholesterol levels) or combined hyperlipidemia( high levels of lipids). Reduce the risk of mortality and non fatal myocardial infarction(heart attack).

Contradications

Please consult your doctor before taking this medicine if you have active liver disease. Women must be protected by non-hormonal contraceptive methods. 

Side effects

Some patients may experience headache, abdominal pain and diarrhoea, constipation, muscle cramps, alopecia(hair loss), peripheral neuropathy(nerve disorder), anemia, hepatitis, myalgia(pain in a muscle), jaundice or rashes.

Expert Advice

Do not increase the quantity than prescribed by the doctor. If the condition persists or worsens, or if you think you may have a serious medical problem, get medical help right away. Do not flush simvastatin down the toilet. Keep simvastatin out of the reach of children. Store the simvastatin at room temperature. Keep simvastatin away from sunlight.

FAQs

I am pregnant, can I use this medication?

No, this medication is contraindicated in pregnant females.

Is it safe to drive while using this medication?

As a side effect, patient might experience dizziness which makes it unsafe to drive.

Can I stop this medicine when I feel better?

Consult your prescriber before stopping this medication despite the fact

For how long does it take simvastatin to show its effect?

It starts to show its effect within a few minutes of administration.

How effective is simvastatin?

Simvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower BAD cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise GOOD cholesterol (HDL) in the blood. It belongs to a group of medicines known as Statins. It works by reducing the amount of cholesterol made by the liver. Lowering BAD cholesterol and triglycerides and raising GOOD cholesterol decreases the risk of heart disease and helps prevent strokes and heart attacks.

Medicines containing simvastatin

Recol 10mg

By Barrett

Pack size: 10

Rs.226.55

Recol 20mg

By Barrett

Pack size: 10

Rs.357.26

Survive 10mg

By Werick

Pack size: 10

Rs.170

Survive 20mg

By Werick

Pack size: 10

Rs.320

Zocor 10mg

By OBS

Pack size: 1x10's

Rs.324.17

Zocor 20mg

By OBS

Pack size: 1x10's

Rs.646.17

Zocor 40mg

By OBS

Pack size: 1x10's

Rs.1010.88

Simva 10mg

By Nabi Qasim

Pack size: 20's

Rs.193.83

Simvazaf 10mg

By Zafa

Pack size: 10s

Rs.140.79

Simvazaf 20 mg

By Zafa

Pack size: 1 x 10's

Rs.205.8

Simvazaf 20 mg

By Zafa

Pack size: 1 x 10's

Rs.250.29