- 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: Apr 20, 2023
Simcard-5mg
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Product Overview
Composition: Simvastatin
Simcard 5mg Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called statins. It is used to lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart disease. Cholesterol is a fatty substance that builds up in your blood vessels and causes narrowing, which may lead to a heart attack or stroke.Simcard 5mg Tablet is usually taken in the evening, either with or without food. However, taking it with food may reduce the chances of nausea.
Uses
Hyperlipidaemia (high cholesterol)
Benefits
In High Cholesterol
Simcard 5mg Tablet works by reducing the amount of “bad” cholesterol (LDL) and raising the amount of “good” cholesterol (HDL) in your blood. Lowering the amount of cholesterol reduces the chances of heart diseases and helps you remain healthier for longer.
Take it regularly and make appropriate lifestyle changes (such as eating healthy and staying active) to maximize the effectiveness of this medicine. Keep taking it even if you feel well.
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 5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How It works
Simcard 5mg 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 5mg 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-5mg
Alcohol
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Simcard 5mg Tablet.
Pregnancy
Simcard 5mg Tablet is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.
Breastfeeding
Simcard 5mg Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby
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