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Simvastatin High Cholestrol 10, 20 and 40 mg

 
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Simvastatin is a prescription medication used to lower the levels of cholesterol in the blood. High cholesterol is a risk factor for heart disease and stroke, so lowering it can help reduce the risk of these conditions It can also help to reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, and other cardiovascular events in people with high cholesterol. 

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What is Simvastatin High Cholesterol 10,20,40mg?

Simvastatin is a prescription medication used to lower the levels of cholesterol in the blood. High cholesterol is a risk factor for heart disease and stroke, so lowering it can help reduce the risk of these conditions It can also help to reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, and other cardiovascular events in people with high cholesterol.

How Does Simvastatin Work?

Simvastatin is a medication that is used to lower cholesterol levels in the blood. Simvastatin is a member of the statin class of cholesterol-lowering drugs. It works by inhibiting HMG-CoA reductase, an enzyme that plays a key role in the production of cholesterol in the liver. By reducing the amount of cholesterol produced in the liver, simvastatin can help lower LDL ("bad") cholesterol levels in the blood, which helps to improve one’s overall cardiovascular health. Additionally, simvastatin has been shown to possess anti-inflammatory and anti-atherosclerotic properties, which may further contribute to its heart-healthy effects.

What Does Simvastatin Treat?

  • Clogged blood vessels
  • High cholesterol levels
  • Circulatory problems

Warnings

  • Do not use Simvastatin if you are allergic to any of its ingredients.
  • Do not use Simvastatin if you have a liver pregnant.
  • Do not use Simvastatin when pregnant or breastfeeding without consulting with your doctor.
  • Do not use Simvastatin before informing your doctor of any other prescription medication you are using.
  • Stop using Simvastatin when you begin to experience severe side effects and consult your doctor.

Directions

  • It is important to follow the instructions given by your doctor or read the information provided on the package leaflet.
  • Simvastatin comes as a tablet that should be taken orally with or without food.
  • Ensure your hands are clean and dry before interacting with the medication.
  • Take one tablet per day with plenty of water.
  • The recommended time for taking the tablet is at night since the liver actively produces cholesterol at this time.
  • Incorporate diet and exercises in your lifestyle to complement the medication.
  • Continue with your treatment for the recommended duration even if you start seeing improvements sooner.

Ingredients

  • The active ingredient is simvastatin.
  • The inactive ingredients in Simvastatin are magnesium stearate, maize starch, microcrystalline cellulose, lactose monohydrate, croscarmellose sodium, pregelatinised ascorbic acid, citric acid monohydrate and butyl hydroxyanisole.

Side Effects

  • Headache
  • Fatigue
  • Stomach upset
  • Diarrhoea
  • Anaemia
  • Dizziness
  • Indigestion
  • Muscle pain
  • Constipation