ZOCOR 40 MG TABLET
food interaction for ZOCOR(MSD) Tablet
alcohol interaction for ZOCOR(MSD) Tablet
pregnancy interaction for ZOCOR(MSD) Tablet
lactation interaction for ZOCOR(MSD) Tablet
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ZOCOR 40 MG 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 ZOCOR 40 MG TABLET.
UNSAFE
ZOCOR 40 MG 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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ZOCOR 40 MG 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 ZOCOR(MSD) 40mg Tablet
Simvastatin(40mg)
Zocor(msd) tablet uses
{med_name} is used in the treatment of high cholesterol and prevention of heart attack and stroke.
How zocor(msd) tablet works
ZOCOR 40 MG 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 zocor(msd) tablet
Constipation, Headache, Upper respiratory tract infection, Abdominal pain, Increased transaminase level in blood, Muscle damage, Rhabdomyolysis, Immune-mediated necrotizing myopathy, Muscle pain, Joint pain, Nausea
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Expert advice FOR ZOCOR(MSD) Tablet
- It should be taken in the evening after dinner and before sleeping.
- It should be taken in addition to regular exercise and 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 ZOCOR(MSD) 40mg Tablet
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Q. What should I know about high cholesterol?
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 wall 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 for you.
Q. What is ZOCOR 40 MG TABLET used for? How does it work?
ZOCOR 40 MG TABLET belongs to a class of medicines called statins that lower the cholesterol in the blood. It is used along with a healthy diet and exercise to reduce bad cholesterol and increase the amount of good cholesterol in the blood. It works by slowing the production of cholesterol in the liver in order to decrease the amount of cholesterol that accumulates on the walls of arteries. Improving the levels of cholesterol in the blood helps to reduce the risk of heart attack or stroke.
Q. When should I take ZOCOR 40 MG TABLET?
ZOCOR 40 MG TABLET is generally taken once a day preferably in the evening after dinner. Try taking this medicine at the same time every day to help remember when to take it.