Myungmoon Simvastatin Tablet

Adult dose

This medication is taken once daily in the evening. - The initial starting dose for adults at high risk for coronary heart disease is 40 mg per day. - The typical initial starting dose for patients with hyperlipidemia is 20 mg, while patients with mild to moderate hypercholesterolemia may start at 10 mg. - The dosage should be within the range of 5 to 40 mg per day, and cholesterol levels should be measured regularly at 4 weeks and thereafter to adjust the dosage.

Child dose

The recommended initial dose for pediatric patients (10 to 17 years old) with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia is 10 mg taken once daily in the evening. The recommended dosage range is 10 to 40 mg per day, with a maximum dose of

This medication helps lower blood cholesterol levels. However, caution is required as there may be abnormalities in the muscles while taking this medication. The risk of muscle damage can increase, especially when taking high doses or in combination with certain medications. If symptoms such as muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness occur, notify a doctor immediately. Since this medication is primarily metabolized in the liver, patients with poor liver function or liver disease should not take it. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant, as well as breastfeeding women, should not take this medication. Additionally, this medication may be dangerous when taken with other drugs that act on the liver, such as certain antifungals, antibiotics, and immunosuppressants, so it is necessary to inform your doctor or pharmacist. Elderly patients, patients with reduced kidney function, and those with hypothyroidism should also exercise caution when taking this medication. Regular monitoring of liver function and muscle status is recommended while on this medication. Patients with a history of excessive alcohol use or liver disease should be especially careful. Rarely, side effects such as hepatitis, skin rashes, and thrombocytopenia may occur, so if any unusual symptoms arise, consult medical personnel immediately. Moreover, it is advisable to avoid certain beverages such as grapefruit juice while taking this medication. This medication can also be used in children and adolescents, but dosages and precautions vary depending on age and condition, so consultation with a specialist is necessary. Always inform medical personnel when starting any new medications while taking this medication, and do not discontinue or change it without consulting your doctor. Finally, keep this medication out of reach of children and store it in its original container.

Serious side effects

Myopathy, rhabdomyolysis, severe allergic reactions (hives, severe swelling, angioedema, chest tightness, difficulty breathing, breathlessness, cold sweat, pallor), severe skin reactions (severe rash, blisters, skin peeling, oral/ocular mucosal pain, toxic epidermal necrolysis, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, erythema multiforme), liver abnormalities (hepatitis, jaundice, liver failure, abnormal liver function, pancreatitis, fatal liver failure

Mild side effects

• Abdominal pain
• weakness
• constipation
• diarrhea
• indigestion
• bloating
• nausea
• headache
• upper respiratory infection
• atrial fibrillation

Store this medication in a tightly sealed container to protect it from air and moisture. It is important to maintain storage temperatures between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. Storing it this way will help ensure the medication's effectiveness.

Appearance

Brownish-yellow oval film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle