Specification | |
US Brand Name | Zocor |
Strength | 5mg |
Generic Name | Simvastatin |
Manufacturer | Ranbaxy |
Pharmaceutical Form | Tablet/s |
What
is Simvotin
Simvotin most often
called as Simvastatin which belongs to a class of drugs HMG CoA reductase
inhibitors or ‘statins’. It lowers down low density lipoprotein (labeled
as LDL) and triglycerides in the blood, while increases the level of high
density lipoprotein drugs (labeled as HDL). Increase in the LDL can lead to
heart stroke, heart attack and other cardiovascular diseases in patients who
have diabetes, coronary heart disease, or other risk factors.
Simvastatin is sold under various trade names including Zocor
(Fako Pharma), Simlup (made by Lupin), and Simvotin (made by Ranbaxy).
Important
information about Simvastatin
You should not take
Simvastatin if you are strictly allergic to it. Additionally, if you are
pregnant or breast feeding and having liver disease, stop the use of this drug
and inform your doctor immediately. Before taking Simvastatin, let your doctor
know if you have kidney disease, diabetes, thyroid problems or if you take more
than 2 drinks of alcohol daily. It has been acclaimed that myopathy has higher
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In abnormal situations, Simvastatin ingestion results in the
breakdown of skeleton muscle tissue and kidney failure. If you have unexplained
pain in muscles, tenderness, or weakness especially due to unusual fatigue,
fever and dark colored urine. In order to retain the maximum benefits, you must
avoid high fat diet. If you are taking alcohol too much, then this drug is no
more useful to you as consumption of alcohol increases triglyceride levels
which in turn results to liver damage. Simvastatin is a part of full line
treatment for cholesterol which includes diet restrictions, a proper regimen,
exercises and other medicines. Make sure to follow the instructions given by
your doctor and keep your cholesterol level check. It belongs to the FDA pregnancy
category X drug. It can cause harm to your unborn baby if taken during the
pregnancy stage. Use of effective birth control measure is recommended while
you are having the medicinal treatment with Simvastatin.
Before
taking Simvastatin
Before taking simvastatin,
you should discuss all the conditions with your doctor and clear all the doubts
pertaining to this drug.
Dosage
Information
Take Simvastatin as per
your doctor’s direction and refer the medicine leaflet to know more details
about this drug. Do not alter the dosage without your doctor permission. Also,
do not take this medicine after prescription period time is over. This drug
usually can be taken at the bed time or with an evening meal. You may need to
have this medicine for a long time period to maintain the cholesterol level.
But, in case you have some serious disorders like uncontrolled seizures, an
electrolyte imbalance, severely low blood pressure, a severe infection or
illness, dehydration, or surgery or a medical emergency, you have to temporarily
suspend the use of Simvastatin. Always store this medicine in a cool and dry
place.
What
if you miss a dose
If you miss a dose of
Simvastatin, take the drug as soon as possible. Be aware to skip the dose if
the next dose time is close. Taking multiple dose of Simvastatin can lead to
excessive medicine in your body which might cause critical conditions.
What
if you overdose
In case of overdose, get
emergency medical help or call your doctor immediately.
Things
to avoid
Do not take the antacids
without your doctor’s advice and prefer only those which are recommended by
your doctor. In some urgent conditions, you must take the antacid medicine
after at least 2 hours of taking Simvastatin. Avoid, high fat diet, alcohol and
grapefruit based products while being treated with Simvastatin.
Side
Effects
Simvastatin causes some
mild memory or confusion problems, but in rare case it results in foamy urine.
Contact your doctor immediately, if this serious condition persists. It may
also cause breakdown of skeletal muscle tissue, causing kidney failure, liver
damage, yellowing of eye and skin, dark urine, severe stomach or abdominal
pain, or persistent nausea or vomiting. Seek medical attention immediately to
get the treatment.
Interaction
with other drugs
Some other drugs may
interact with Simvastatin and causing muscle pain. Inform your doctor in
advance, if you are taking other medicines or products like: amiodarone,
colchicines, danazol, ranolazine, medicines that contain niacin, cimetidine,
conivaptan, imatinib, isoniazid, drugs that lower immune system (such as anti
cancer drugs, steroids, or immunosuppressive drugs used after organ
transplant), diltiazem, gemfibrozil, fenofibrate, spironolactone, or other
statin drugs such as rosuvastain, atorvastatin, fluvastatin, pravastatin, or
lovastatin.
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