Simvastatin 20 mg Tablets (Simvastatin)

Adult dose

Patients receiving this medication should strictly follow a standard cholesterol-lowering diet before and during treatment. 1. Reduction of risk for cardiovascular disease - The recommended initial dose of Simvastatin is 40 mg once daily. 2. Hyperlipidemia - For usual starting dosage, 20 mg is recommended once daily in the evening. - For patients with mild to moderate hypercholesterolemia, it may start at 10 mg.

Child dose

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

This medication may cause muscle-related side effects such as myopathy or rhabdomyolysis, especially at high doses. Therefore, if muscle pain or weakness occurs while taking a high dose, you should immediately consult your physician. Patients with a known allergy to this medication or those with liver disease, pregnant or nursing women, or those taking certain medications should not use this medication. Patients with liver or kidney issues, alcohol dependence, or a history of hypothyroidism should use this medication with caution. Regular liver function and muscle-related tests are recommended during therapy, and any unusual symptoms should be reported to healthcare professionals immediately. This medication can interact with many other drugs, so if you are taking other medications, you must inform your physician or pharmacist. Special caution is needed when being taken with CYP3A4 inhibitors, certain antibiotics, calcium channel blockers, and fibrate drugs. Pregnant women should avoid this medication, and women who may become pregnant should ensure effective contraception while taking it. Nursing mothers are also advised to stop breastfeeding while on this medication. Elderly patients and pediatric patients should also use caution, particularly in elderly patients, where the risk of muscle-related side effects may be higher. In case of overdose, you should immediately visit a medical facility for appropriate treatment. This medication should be stored away from direct sunlight and kept out of reach of children, preferably in its original container.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, paleness, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, mucosal pain in mouth/eyes, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, cough with fever accompanied respiratory abnormalities, jaundice (yellowing of skin or eyes), general malaise, sudden and severe headache, lightning-like headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, urination

Mild side effects

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

Keep this medication in a tightly sealed container to prevent exposure to air and store at room temperature between 1°C and 30°C. Proper storage helps maintain the effectiveness of the medication for a longer period.

Appearance

Brown-yellow oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle