- Overview
- Uses
- Benefits
- Side Effect
- How to use
- How It works
- What if you forget to take?
- Safety Advice
- FAQ
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Last Updated On: Mar 13, 2024
SIMCARD-20MG
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Product Overview
Composition: Simvastatin (20mg)
SIMCARD 20MG TABLET contains Simvastatin which belongs to the group of medicines called HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors (statins). It is used in the treatment of primary hypercholesterolaemia (high amounts of cholesterol in the blood), mixed dyslipidaemia (increased level of fat in the blood) or homozygous familial hypercholesterolaemia (a hereditary cholesterol disease) along with other medicines.
Simcard 20mg Tablet is usually taken in the evening, either with or without food. However, taking it with food may reduce the chances of nausea. Take it regularly for maximum benefit. Most people with high cholesterol do not feel ill, but stopping your medicine may increase your cholesterol levels, making your condition worse and increasing your risk of heart disease and stroke.
Uses
Primary hypercholesterolaemia
Mixed dyslipidaemia
Homozygous familial hypercholesterolaemia
Coronary heart disease or are at high risk of coronary heart disease
Side Effect
Common side effects:
Constipation
Headache
Upper respiratory tract infection
Abdominal pain
Nausea
How to use
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Simcard 20mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How It works
Simcard 20mg Tablet is a lipid-lowering medication (statin). It works by blocking an enzyme (HMG-CoA-reductase) that is required in the body to make cholesterol. It thus lowers "bad" cholesterol (LDL) and triglycerides, raising the level of "good" cholesterol (HDL).
What if you forget to take?
If you miss a dose of Simcard 20mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose
Safety Advice for SIMCARD-20MG
Alcohol
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Simcard 20mg Tablet.
Pregnancy
SIMCARD 20MG TABLET is not recommended in pregnant women or are planning for pregnancy. If you get pregnant while taking SIMCARD 20MG TABLET, stop taking it immediately and contact your doctor.
Breastfeeding
SIMCARD 20MG TABLET is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women as it is not known whether this medicine is passed into breast milk. Consult your doctor before taking SIMCARD 20MG TABLET.
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