Simvita Tablet 20 Milligrams (Simvastatin)

Adult dose

For adult patients, to reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases, a dose of 40 mg once daily is administered. In typical treatment for hyperlipidemia, the general initial starting dose is 20 mg taken once in the evening, while patients with mild to moderate hypercholesterolemia may start at 10 mg. The dose of 5 to 40 mg is given once daily in the evening, and prior to initiation of treatment, the initial LDL-cholesterol level, target treatment level, and patient’s

Child dose

For pediatric patients aged 10 to 17 years, 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 of 40 mg per day.

This drug is primarily used to lower cholesterol levels in the blood and reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases. This drug can cause muscle abnormalities, so if symptoms of muscle pain or weakness occur, you should inform your doctor immediately. Particularly, the risk of myopathy increases when taking high doses or certain other medications together. As this drug is metabolized in the liver, caution is necessary for patients with poor liver function or those who consume a lot of alcohol. If liver function test results are abnormal, administration should be avoided or done according to the doctor's guidance. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant, as well as nursing mothers, should not take this drug, and if pregnancy is confirmed during treatment, it should be immediately discontinued. This drug interacts with many specific drugs; co-administration can increase the risk of side effects, so if other medications are being taken, you must inform your doctor or pharmacist. Particularly, caution is needed when taking in conjunction with potent CYP3A4 inhibitors, some antifungals, antibiotics, immunosuppressants, and certain heart medications. Elderly patients or those with impaired kidney function, as well as patients with hypothyroidism, have a higher risk of muscle problems when using this drug, thus careful monitoring is essential. If you experience unexplained muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness that persists or worsens during treatment, consult with healthcare personnel immediately, and if necessary, blood tests should be conducted to check for muscle damage. This medication may rarely cause side effects such as liver dysfunction, allergic reactions, skin rashes, dyspepsia, headache, etc., so if any unusual symptoms arise, consult a doctor. When storing this medication, keep it out of the reach of children, store it in its original container, and do not transfer it to another container for safety.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, paleness, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/eye mucosa, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, consciousness confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, s

Mild side effects

Abdominal pain, weakness, constipation, diarrhea, dyspepsia, bloating, nausea, headache, upper respiratory infections, atrial fibrillation, gastritis, diabetes, myalgia, insomnia, dizziness, bronchitis, sinusitis, eczema, urinary tract infections, alopecia, itching, various skin changes, lichenoid drug eruption, gynecomastia, decreased libido, sexual dysfunction, progression of cataracts, ocular muscle paralysis, anemia, thyroid dysfunction, transient and mild liver function test abnormalities, H

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to prevent contact with air or moisture, and ideally kept at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. Storing it this way will help maintain the drug's effectiveness and prevent degradation.

Appearance

Pale yellow oval-shaped film-coated tablets

Package unit

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