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food interaction for Prosimvastatin Tablet
alcohol interaction for Prosimvastatin Tablet
pregnancy interaction for Prosimvastatin Tablet
lactation interaction for Prosimvastatin Tablet
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alcohol
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Prosimvastatin 5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
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CAUTION
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Prosimvastatin 5mg Tablet.
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Prosimvastatin 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.
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Prosimvastatin 5mg Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
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SALT INFORMATION FOR Prosimvastatin 5mg Tablet
Simvastatin(5mg)
Prosimvastatin tablet uses
{med_name} is used in the treatment of high cholesterol, high triglycerides and prevention of heart attack and stroke.
How prosimvastatin tablet works
Prosimvastatin 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).
Common side effects of prosimvastatin tablet
Constipation, Headache, Upper respiratory tract infection, Abdominal pain, Nausea
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Expert advice FOR Prosimvastatin Tablet
- Simvastatin should be taken in the evening after dinner and before sleeping.
- Take this medicine along with regular exercise and a low-fat diet to lower levels of fat in the blood.
- Inform your doctor if you experience fatigue, muscle weakness, or muscle pain.
- Your doctor may check your liver function before starting the treatment and regularly thereafter. Inform your doctor if you notice signs of liver problems, such as stomach pains, unusually dark urine, or yellowing of skin or eyes.
- Inform your doctor if you have kidney disease, liver disease, or diabetes before starting treatment with this medicine. If you are diabetic, monitor your blood sugar level regularly as Simvastatin may cause an increase in your blood sugar level.
- Do not take Simvastatin if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy, or breastfeeding.
Frequently asked questions FOR Prosimvastatin 5mg Tablet
Simvastatin
Q. What is Prosimvastatin 5mg Tablet used for? How does it work?
Cholesterol is a type of fat present in your blood. Total cholesterol is determined by the total amount of LDL and HDL cholesterol in the body. LDL cholesterol is called “bad” cholesterol. Bad cholesterol can build up in the walls of your blood vessels and slow or obstruct blood flow to your heart, brain, and other organs. This can cause heart disease and stroke. HDL cholesterol is called “good” cholesterol as it prevents the bad cholesterol from building up in the blood vessels. High levels of triglycerides are also harmful to you.
Q. Is Prosimvastatin 5mg Tablet safe to take?
Yes, Prosimvastatin 5mg Tablet is safe to use if used as prescribed by the doctor and if the doctor's instructions are followed. The side effects of this medicine are few and do not occur in everyone.
Q. What should I know about high cholesterol?
Prosimvastatin 5mg Tablet is a medicine that helps lower bad cholesterol and fats like triglycerides in your blood. It also helps raise good cholesterol. It is usually taken along with a healthy diet and regular exercise. It works by slowing down the amount of cholesterol made by your liver. This helps prevent cholesterol from building up in your blood vessels, which can lower your risk of heart problems like heart attacks and strokes.