Simvastatin is a drug designed to reduce levels of bad cholesterol and triglycerides and increase levels of good cholesterol in the blood. High cholesterol levels can cause coronary heart disease due to the formation of atherosclerosis plaques, which cause narrowing or obstruction of blood vessels and, consequently, the chest.pain or heart attack.
This medicine can be purchased generically or under the trade names Zocor, Sinvastamed, Sinvatrox, among others, upon presentation of a prescription.
- The initial dose of simvastatin is usually 20 or 40 mg daily.
- In a single night dose; in some cases.
- Your doctor may increase or decrease the dose.
Simvastatin reduces bad cholesterol levels by inhibiting an enzyme in the liver called hydroxymethylglutaryl-coenzyme A reductase, which reduces cholesterol production.
This medicine should not be used in people who have hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients of the formula and who have liver disease.It should also not be used in pregnant or nursing women and children.
Your doctor should be informed of any medicines the person is taking to prevent drug interactions.
The most common side effects that can occur during treatment with simvastatin are digestive disorders.
In addition, although it is rarer, weakness, headache, muscle pain or weakness, liver problems and allergic reactions, such as joint pain, fever and shortness of breath, may also occur.