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- Simvastatin Uses, Dosage Side Effects - Drugs. com
Simvastatin belongs to a group of drugs called HMG CoA reductase inhibitors, or "statins " Simvastatin is used to lower blood levels of "bad" cholesterol (low-density lipoprotein, or LDL), to increase levels of "good" cholesterol (high-density lipoprotein, or HDL), and to lower triglycerides (a type of fat in the blood)
- Simvastatin Tablets: Indications, Side Effects, Warnings - Drugs. com
How is this medicine (Simvastatin Tablets) best taken? Use this medicine (simvastatin tablets) as ordered by your doctor Read all information given to you Follow all instructions closely Take in the evening Keep taking this medicine (simvastatin tablets) as you have been told by your doctor or other health care provider, even if you feel well
- Simvastatin Patient Tips: 7 things you should know - Drugs. com
Simvastatin is a prodrug, which means it is converted into its active beta-hydroxyacid form, after administration Peak levels are seen within 1 3 to 2 4 hours following administration; however, it may take up to one to two weeks of regular dosing before improvements in lipid levels are seen
- Simvastatin Side Effects: Common, Severe, Long Term - Drugs. com
Using these medicines together with simvastatin may increase your risk of muscle injury and could result in kidney problems Chinese patients who are taking large amounts of niacin (greater than or equal to 1 gram or 1000 milligrams per day) together with this medicine may have an increased risk for muscle injury
- Zocor: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects Warnings - Drugs. com
You should not drink grapefruit juice with simvastatin because it can significantly increase blood levels of simvastatin and increase the risk of side effects such as liver damage and a condition called rhabdomyolysis, which is the excessive breakdown of muscle tissue Occasionally, rhabdomyolysis can cause kidney damage and death Continue reading
- Simvastatin Dosage Guide + Max Dose, Adjustments - Drugs. com
Simvastatin 80 mg dose should only be used in patients who have taken this dose chronically (e g , for 12 months or more) without evidence of muscle toxicity If a patient on simvastatin 80 mg day needs to initiate an interacting drug (one that will increase simvastatin concentrations); simvastatin should be switched to an alternative statin
- Simvastatin: Package Insert Prescribing Info - Drugs. com
Simvastatin Tablets are an HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor indicated: To reduce the risk of total mortality by reducing risk of coronary heart disease death, non-fatal myocardial infarction and stroke, and the need for coronary and non-coronary revascularization procedures in adults with established coronary heart disease, cerebrovascular disease, peripheral vascular disease, and or diabetes, who
- Simvastatin Monograph for Professionals - Drugs. com
Increased simvastatin and simvastatin acid peak plasma concentration and AUC; increased risk of myopathy and or rhabdomyolysis when used with higher dosages of simvastatin Weigh benefits against risks of concomitant use; if used concomitantly, do not exceed simvastatin dosage of 20 mg daily Ticagrelor
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