Therapeutic Indications Of SIMVATEN 10 Mg Tablets It is used to lower lipids known as cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood when a low-fat diet and lifestyle changes on their own have failed. Cholesterol is a naturally occurring substance in the body necessary for normal growth. However, if there is too much cholesterol in your blood, it can build up on blood vessel walls, increasing the risk of blood clots and cardiovascular events. This is one of the most common causes of heart disease. You should maintain a standard cholesterol-lowering diet during treatment. Method Of Administration Of SIMVATEN 10 Mg Tablets You should stay on a cholesterol-lowering diet while taking Simvastatin. Dosage: The recommended dose is simvastatin 5 mg, 10 mg, 20 mg, 40 mg, or 80 mg by mouth once daily Your doctor will determine the appropriate tablet strength for you, depending on your condition, your current treatment and your personal risk status. Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure. Simvastatin tablets can be taken at any time of day, but the most common instruction is to take your statin at night. This is because cholesterol production is thought to be highest at night Doses may be changed in special conditions so always follow your doctor's or pharmacist's instructions. If you take more than you should, talk to a doctor or go to the hospital straight away. If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember it unless it is nearly time for your next dose. Do not take a double dose (two doses at the same time) to make up for the forgotten dose. Undesirable Side Effects Of SIMVATEN 10 Mg Tablets Although the following side effects are not common in everyone, some patients may complain from: Muscle weakness, tenderness, pain, rupture. On rare occasions, these muscle problems can be serious, including muscle breakdown resulting in kidney damage; and very rare deaths have occurred. Ron-Co Q10 Capsules may help to reduce muscle pain Swelling of the face, tongue, and throat may cause difficulty in breathing (angioedema) Rash with weakness of limbs and neck muscles Pain or inflammation of the joints (polymyalgia rheumatica) Inflammation of the blood vessels (vasculitis) Unusual bruising, skin eruptions and swelling (dermatomyositis), hives, skin sensitivity to the sun, fever, flushing, Shortness of breath (dyspnea) and feeling unwell Lupus-like disease picture (including rash, joint disorders, and effects on blood cells) inflammation of the liver with the following symptoms: yellowing of the skin and eyes, itching, dark-colored urine or pale-colored stool, feeling tired or weak, loss of appetite; liver failure (very rare) Inflammation of the pancreas often causes severe abdominal pain. Warnings & Special Precautions While Taking SIMVATEN 10 Mg Tablets Do not use Simvastatin if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to simvastatin or any of the other ingredients of this medicine if you currently have liver problems if you are pregnant or breast-feeding Tell your doctor: about all your medical conditions including allergies if you have ever had liver disease. Simvastatin may not be right for you if you are due to have an operation. You may need to stop taking Simvastatin tablets for a short time if you are Asian, because a different dose may be applicable to you. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medications including over-the-counter non-prescription medicines, prescription medicines, herbal supplements, vitamins, and supplements. Storage Conditions Of SIMVATEN 10 Mg Tablets Store below 25°c Don’t refrigerate Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children. Store in the original package to protect from moisture. Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the box/blisters/label. The expiry date refers to the last day of the month