Blood Pressure/Cholesterol

Zocor (simvastatin)

High blood cholesterol, the first task, weight loss and diet low in cholesterol and saturated fats have been treated. Blood cholesterol determination is made at regular intervals during treatment so that dosage adjustments can be made. National Cholesterol Education Program (NCEP) treatment guidelines for the use of these drugs have been published. Efficacy of cholesterol medicine is a dose-dependent. If these measures do not guarantee, simvastatin can be added, such as cholesterol drugs. These treatment guidelines in mind as well as LDL cholesterol levels, diabetes, high blood pressure, smoking, low HDL-cholesterol levels and family history of early heart disease as the presence of other risk factors in tow.

Take simvastatin without telling your doctor does not stop. Dialogue can lead to potentially dangerous effects. Without consulting your doctor before increasing or grapes to your diet does not reduce the amount of products. The largest effect, simvastatin is usually at bedtime or dinner is taken. During simvastatin treatment your doctor will have blood tests or other medical evaluation to monitor progress and side effects may be. And grapefruit juice with your doctor to discuss the use of grapefruit. To realize beneficial effects from simvastatin, fatty, high cholesterol foods to avoid. Based on the results of these tests, your doctor can determine how much you need to monitor. Follow your doctor's instructions. Simvastatin treatment of high cholesterol levels, which may be long term. It would take simvastatin regularly to get the most benefit, it is important. Both the doctor and begin treatment with each dose increase after treatment with simvastatin and every six months before their blood tests to monitor liver function can be. Grapefruit and grapefruit juice may interact with simvastatin. Take each dose with a full glass of water. If you do not understand these instructions, your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you to ask. Low-fat, low cholesterol diet. Take simvastatin exactly according to your doctor for it.

Lower levels of LDL-cholesterol inhibits the progression of coronary artery disease may be more. Overall, the blood LDL cholesterol levels lowers blood cholesterol levels. Simvastatin is a cholesterol-lowering medicine. It inhibits the production of cholesterol in the liver. LDL "bad" cholesterol, which is the main coronary artery disease is believed to be responsible for the development.

Missed dose as soon as you remember. However, it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take only the next regularly scheduled dose. Do not take a double dose of this medication.

The tablets should be stored in tightly closed container at room temperature.

Alcohol should be used only in small quantities. Grapefruit and grapefruit juice may interact with simvastatin. Dialogue can lead to potentially dangerous effects. Simvastatin is not habit forming. Alcohol and simvastatin can both be harmful to the liver. Simvastatin (Questran), cholestyramine, warfarin (Coumadin) and cimetidine (Tagamet) These medicines can interact with blood. Alcohol or other drugs should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Muscle protein breakdown of muscle blood and kidney tubules (myoglobin) release of the result of acute renal failure. Increases the risk of muscle breakdown, while simvastatin (Sandimmune), cyclosporine, gemfibrozil (Lopid), erythromycin and nicotinic acid in combination with other drugs are like. The doctor so that the potential for liver problems can be fixed, to discuss the use of alcohol. Muscle (myositis) and breakdown of inflammation in rare cases have been reported with simvastatin. And grapefruit juice with your doctor to discuss the use of grapefruit. Persistent liver function tests during treatment are rare, but can lead to discontinuation of medication. Simvastatin is generally well tolerated. Simvastatin should not be used in children. Without consulting your doctor before increasing or grapes to your diet does not reduce the amount of products. When co-administered with simvastatin, Coumadin, blood thinners, blood clotting time, to avoid excessive bleeding and require monitoring.