Ashimba Tablet 20 mg (Simvastatin)

Adult dose

The recommended initial starting dose for this medication is 40 mg once daily, and for hyperlipidemia, the usual initial starting dose is 20 mg once daily in the evening. Patients with mild to moderate hypercholesterolemia may start with 10 mg, taking 5 to 40 mg once daily in the evening. Patients with homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia should take 40 mg once daily in the evening. Elderly patients are recommended to start at 20 mg

Child dose

For pediatric patients aged 10 to 17 years, the recommended initial dose is 10 mg once daily in the evening, with the recommended dosage range being 10 to 40 mg per day, and the maximum dose being 40 mg per day. The dosage should be adjusted based on

This medication may cause muscle issues, so if muscle pain or weakness occurs, you must inform your doctor immediately. Caution is especially required in patients taking high doses due to the increased risk of muscle-related side effects. This medication can affect liver function, so those with liver disease or who consume large amounts of alcohol should use it cautiously. Additionally, patients with poor kidney function may have a higher risk of muscle problems. The risk of side effects may increase when this medication is taken with certain other drugs, so you must inform your healthcare provider of any other medications you are taking. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant, and those who are breastfeeding, should not take this medication. Children and elderly patients, particularly those over 65 years old, should be cautious as they have a higher risk of side effects while taking this medication. It is advisable to regularly conduct liver function tests and muscle-related tests while on this medication. If you experience unexplained muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness while taking this medication, consult your healthcare provider immediately. Also, be careful not to take grapefruit juice or certain antibiotics and antifungal medications simultaneously. If you are prescribed a new medication while on this treatment, you must inform your healthcare provider that you are currently taking this medication. In case of overdose, seek medical help immediately, and it is essential to store this medication safely out of reach of children.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/ocular mucosa, wheezing or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, cough with fever or respiratory abnormalities, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), severe malaise, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, vision abnormalities, paralysis, urinary

Mild side effects

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

Store this medication in a sealed container to prevent contact with air or moisture, and it is best to keep it at room temperature between 1°C and 30°C. By storing it this way, the medication's effectiveness can be well maintained.

Appearance

Pale yellow oval film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle