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      Zocor Tablets 10Mg

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      Zocor Tablets Specification

      Requires Prescription (YES/NO)

      Yes

      Generics

      Simvastatin

      Used For

      Cholesterol Control

      How it works

      Simvastatin belongs to a group of medicines called HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors. It works by reducing the amount of cholesterol made by the liver. In terms of good and bad cholesterol, Simvastatin reduces the 'bad' cholesterol and raises the 'good' cholesterol.

      Zocor Tablets Usage And Safety

      Dosage

      Simvastatin

      Side Effects

      • Constipation, diarrhoea, wind • stomach upset or pain, feeling sick (nausea) • headache • dizziness • tingling in the hands or feet • signs of anaemia, such as tiredness, being short of breath, and looking pale• larger breasts than normal in men • bruising more easily than normal • skin rash, itchiness • fever, generally feeling unwell • pinkish, itchy swellings on the skin, also called hives or nettle rash • painful, swollen joints • feel tired or weak • loss of appetite • upper belly pain • dark urine • yellowing of your skin or the whites of your eyes.

      Drug Interactions

      Nefazodone , indinavir, nelfinavir, ritonavir and saquinavir , boceprevir or telaprevir , gemfibrozil, ciclosporin , danazol , erythromycin, clarithromycin, telithromycin and fusidic acid, ketoconazole, itraconazole, fluconazole, posaconazole and voriconazole, gemfibrozil , warfarin , verapamil, diltiazem or amlodipine, lomitapide , amiodarone, digoxin , elbasvir or grazoprevir .

      Indication

      Simvastatin may be used in these people, regardless of their cholesterol level, to •Help prolong life by reducing the risk of a heart attack• Reduce the risk of stroke• Reduce the need for surgery to increase blood flow to the heart• Reduce the need for hospitalisation due to angina.

      When not to Use

      Do not take this medicine if you have an allergy to Simvastatin or to any of the active ingredient listed.

      Zocor Tablets Precautions

      Precaution

      If you have been told by your doctor that you have intolerance to some sugars, tell your doctor before taking it.

      Zocor Tablets Warnings

      Warning 1

      Tell your doctor if you have unexplained muscle pain, tenderness or weakness not caused by exercise. This is because on rare occasions, muscle problems can be serious, including muscle breakdown resulting in kidney damage that can lead to death. Your doctor may do a blood test to check for certain muscle problems.

      Warning 2

      Tell your doctor if you ever had liver disease. Your doctor will do a blood test to make sure you have no problems with your liver.

      Warning 3

      Tell your doctor if you have kidney problems or any other medical problems.

      Zocor Tablets Additional Information

      Pregnancy category

      Always consult your physician before using any medicine.

      Storage (YES/NO)

      Store this medicine at room temperature, away from direct light and heat.

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