Samsung Simvastatin Tablet 20 mg

Adult dose

In adult patients at high risk of coronary heart disease due to a history of coronary heart disease, diabetes, peripheral vascular diseases, stroke, or other cerebrovascular diseases, a daily dose of 40 mg of Simvastatin is recommended. For hyperlipidemic patients, generally, 20 mg is administered once daily in the evening, while mild to moderately hypercholesterolemic patients may start with 10 mg. The initial dose of 5-40 mg may be administered once daily in the evening.

Child dose

For pediatric patients with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (ages 10-17), administer 10 mg once daily in the evening. The recommended dosage range is 10-40 mg per day, with a maximum dosage of 40 mg per day.

This medication helps lower blood cholesterol levels. Care should be taken when taking this medication as it may lead to muscle problems. This is particularly true if taken in high doses or in conjunction with certain medications, which may result in muscle pain or weakness. Patients allergic to this medication or those with liver dysfunction, as well as women who are pregnant or breastfeeding, should not take it. Additionally, concomitant use with certain antifungal or antibiotic medications and immunosuppressants may increase the risk of muscle problems, so it is essential to consult a physician. Those with compromised liver function or who consume alcohol excessively should undergo liver function testing before taking this medication and should be closely monitored. While being treated, if unexplained muscle pain or weakness occurs, it should be reported to a physician immediately, and medication may need to be discontinued if necessary. This medication may affect the fetus during pregnancy, so it should be discontinued immediately upon confirmation of pregnancy and a physician should be consulted. In breastfeeding cases, this medication can pass into breast milk and affect the baby, so breastfeeding should be discontinued while taking this medication. Elderly patients or those with reduced kidney function are at higher risk of muscle problems when taking this medication, and therefore should exercise additional caution. It is advisable to undergo regular liver function tests and muscle function tests during the course of treatment. Avoid medications or foods that interact with this drug, and specifically, limiting grapefruit juice intake is recommended for safety. Finally, when storing this medication, keep it out of reach of children and store it in its original container.

Serious side effects

• Hives
• angioedema
• shortness of breath
• toxic epidermal necrolysis
• Stevens-Johnson syndrome
• erythema multiforme
• pancreatitis
• hepatitis
• liver failure
• cholestatic jaundice

Mild side effects

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

This medication should be stored in a sealed container to prevent exposure to air or moisture. It is best to maintain a storage temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage helps to maintain the effectiveness and safety of the medication.

Appearance

Yellow-brown oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle.