Buy Pharmaniaga Simvastatin 20mg Tablet 10s (strip)- Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Instructions

How To Use Pharmaniaga Simvastatin 20mg Tablet 10s (strip)

This medicine is for oral use only. Swallow this medication as a whole with water. Do not chew, crush or break it. It is better to take this medication at a fixed time each day if it is indicated for everyday use.

Brands

Pharmaniaga

Active Ingredient

simvastatin

Manufactured by

Pharmaniaga Manufacturing Berhad

Side Effects

As with all medications, you may experience some side effects. Not everyone experiences it. This is not a cause for concern. However, it is so that you are aware of it.

Headache, Nausea, Dizziness, GI disturbances, Rash, Jaundice, Visual disturbances, Sexual dysfunction

Warning Precautions

Alcohol Warning (Not Advisable)

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Pharmaniaga Simvastatin 20mg Tablet 10s (strip) because it may worsen your hepatic condition. Please consult your doctor for more details.

Pregnancy Warning (Not Safe - High Risk)

Both studies in animal and human studies show fetal risk for the mothers who are taking Pharmaniaga Simvastatin 20mg Tablet 10s (strip). It is not recommended to be used during pregnancy.

Breastfeeding Warning (Not Advisable)

Pharmaniaga Simvastatin 20mg Tablet 10s (strip) is contraindicated for breastfeeding mothers. Please consult your doctors to see any other alternative drugs available.

Driving Warning (Generally Safe)

Pharmaniaga Simvastatin 20mg Tablet 10s (strip) usually does not affect the ability to drive. Do not drive unless you are feeling well.

Kidney Warning (Use With Care)

No dose adjustment is needed for patients with mild and moderate kidney insufficiency. However, if the creatinine clearance is less than 30 mL/min, dose adjustment may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver Warning (Use With Care)

Pharmaniaga Simvastatin 20mg Tablet 10s (strip) is contraindicated for patients with active liver disease. However, if the patients are not in the active phase, Pharmaniaga Simvastatin 20mg Tablet 10s (strip) can be prescribed but with dosage adjustments. Please consult your doctor for more details.

Quick Tips

This medication should be taken after dinner and before sleep.
On top of that, it should be taken alongside with regular exercise with low fat diet.
Let your doctor knows if you are experience muscle pain and weakness after taking it.
Liver function will be accessed prior to traetment and regularly thereafter.
This medication is contraindicated for pregnancy, planning for pregnancy and breastfeeding.

FAQ

Will taking Pharmaniaga Simvastatin 20mg Tablet 10s (strip) increase my chances of diabetes?

If you're at a high risk of developing type 2 diabetes, taking statins may slightly increase this risk. This is because statins can marginally raise your blood sugar levels. If you already have type 2 diabetes, your doctor may advise you to monitor your blood sugar levels during the first few months of taking Pharmaniaga Simvastatin 20mg Tablet 10s (strip). This risk, however, is outweighed by the reduction in vascular risk with statins and therefore should not be a reason for stopping statin treatment

Why does Pharmaniaga Simvastatin 20mg Tablet 10s (strip) make me tired?

The reason why Pharmaniaga Simvastatin 20mg Tablet 10s (strip) makes you tired is because it reduces the energy supply to the muscles in the body. However, the exact reason behind this is Pharmaniaga Simvastatin 20mg Tablet 10s (strip) causes myopathy. Generalized fatigue occurs more often in people with heart disease or those suffering from liver illness. Pharmaniaga Simvastatin 20mg Tablet 10s (strip) also causes muscle weakness which further worsens the tiredness. Therefore, if you feel tired while taking Pharmaniaga Simvastatin 20mg Tablet 10s (strip) consult your doctor.

If I wish to stop consuming Pharmaniaga Simvastatin 20mg Tablet 10s (strip), do I have to gradually reduce the dosage or can I stop taking it completely?

This medication should not be stopped abruptly because it is usually prescribed for long-term conditions. You should consult your doctor before making any changes to your medication. If you experience unwanted side effects from taking this medicine, consult your doctor immediately as a precaution.

Does grapefruit juice effect my medicine?

Pharmaniaga Simvastatin 20mg Tablet 10s (strip) interacts with grapefruit juice if you drink it in large quantities as it increases the bioavailability of the medication. It is recommended that grapefruit juice is to be avoided or the dosage of Pharmaniaga Simvastatin 20mg Tablet 10s (strip) be adjusted accordingly.

Pharmaniaga Simvastatin 20mg Tablet 10s (strip)

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