Rivastatin Tablets 20 Milligrams (Simvastatin)

Adult dose

Patients should adhere to a standard cholesterol-lowering diet before and during treatment with this medication. For adult patients at risk of coronary heart disease due to a history of coronary heart disease, diabetes, peripheral vascular disease, stroke, or other cerebrovascular diseases, the recommended initial starting dose of Simvastatin is 40 mg once daily. The usual initial starting dose for hyperlipidemia treatment is 20 mg taken once daily in the evening.

Child dose

The recommended initial dose for pediatric patients (10-17 years) with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia is 10 mg once daily in the evening, with a recommended dosage range of 10-40 mg per day and a maximum dose of 1 day.

This medication may cause muscle issues, so if muscle pain or weakness occurs, consult a doctor immediately. Especially at high doses, there is an increased risk of muscle damage; therefore, caution should be exercised. It may affect liver function, so it should not be taken if there is liver disease or abnormally high liver enzymes. Pregnant women, women who may become pregnant, and nursing mothers should not take this medication. Since it can interact with other drugs, be sure to inform your healthcare provider of any medications you are taking. Elderly patients and those with kidney or thyroid issues should use this medication carefully. Regular monitoring of liver function and muscle condition during the medication period is recommended. Serious side effects may occur with overdose, so prescribed dosages should be strictly adhered to. Store in a place out of reach of children and keep in the original container.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, oral/ocular mucosa pain, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, cough+fever accompanied breathing difficulties, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headache, lightning headache, seizure, confusion, vision changes, paralysis, urination issues

Mild side effects

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

This medication should be stored in a sealed container to prevent air from entering, and it is best stored at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. This helps to maintain the drug's effectiveness.

Appearance

Yellowish-brown oval film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle, 500 tablets/bottle