Easy Simvastatin 10/20mg (Ezetimibe, Simvastatin)

Adult dose

This medication is administered once daily in the evening, regardless of meals. The dosage range for patients with primary hypercholesterolemia is 10/10mg to 10/40mg per day. The generally recommended starting dose is 10/20mg daily. For patients with less urgent need for LDL cholesterol reduction, it can start at 10/10mg per day. After initiation of treatment or after dosage adjustment, blood lipid levels should be checked at intervals of more than 4 weeks.

This medication is used to lower blood cholesterol levels. Musculoskeletal side effects such as muscle pain or weakness can occur while taking this medication; if any unusual symptoms arise in the muscles, immediate consultation with a physician is required. The risk of muscle damage increases, especially at high doses, so caution is necessary. It can affect liver function and should not be administered to patients with liver disease or elevated liver function tests. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should not take this medication, and those planning to become pregnant should consult with their doctor. This medication may interact with certain antifungals, antibiotics, and antivirals, increasing the risk of side effects, so it is crucial to inform your doctor about any concomitant medications. Elderly patients or those with impaired kidney function should use it more cautiously, and regular blood tests are recommended to monitor liver function and muscle condition. If unexplained muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness persists during treatment, immediate consultation with healthcare professionals is necessary. Some medications should not be used in conjunction with this one, so be sure to inform healthcare personnel before starting any new medication. There is no specific antidote for overdose, so proper treatment should be sought immediately at a hospital.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), anaphylaxis, angioedema, chest tightness, difficulty breathing, dyspnea, angioedema, severe allergic reactions, severe skin reactions (rash, blistering, skin peeling, mucosal skin syndrome (Stevens-Johnson syndrome), toxic epidermal necrolysis (Lyell's syndrome), erythema multiforme, drug-induced liver injury, hepatitis, liver abnormalities (jaundice), mucosal skin syndrome, severe edema, elevated blood pressure

Mild side effects

• Headache
• diarrhea
• influenza
• upper respiratory infection
• muscle pain
• limb pain
• fatigue
• nausea
• abdominal pain
• constipation

This medicine should be stored in an airtight container to protect it from air and moisture, ideally at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage will maintain its effectiveness and prevent degradation.

Appearance

Biconvex rectangular tablet, white to off-white

Package unit

30 tablets (10 tablets/Alu-Alu x 3)