ZOCOR

Drug title

Zocor (Simvastatin)

Usage indications

The cholesterol high level is initially processed with the help of exercises, weight loss and diet with low cholesterol and saturated fats level. When the aforementioned measures do not work the cholesterol level can be decreased by taking such drugs as simvastatin. National educational program on cholesterol (NCEP) has published the statement of management board concerning these drugs usage. The treatment principles take into account the cholesterol level and other risk factors such as diabetes, hypertension, smoking, low cholesterol level and family anamnesis of heart ischemic disease early stage. The cholesterol blood level definition is done at regular intervals during treatment in order to make dose correction.

Application mode

Take Simvastatine strictly in accordance with your doctor recommendations. Consult with your doctor in case you have any questions. Take it with full glass of water. Simvastatine is usually taken before sleep or together with supper. Strictly follow your doctor recommendations. Your doctor might require you to make blood test for liver functions control before Simvastatin treatment and every six months after your treatment or dose increase start. Depending on test results your doctor might define the amount of monitoring you require. Grapefruit and grapefruit juice might interact with Simvstatin and might cause significant danger. Do not increase or decrease the amount of grapefruits in your diet without prior consultation with your doctor. Eat food with low fats and cholesterol content. In order to realize positive effects of Simvastatin avoid greasy food with high amount of cholesterol. It is important to take Simvastatine regularly to get maximum profit. Do not stop simvastatine intake without prior consulation with your doctor. Simvastatine should be taken on a long-term basis for cholesterol high level treatment.

Mechanism of action

Simvastatin is the drug for cholesterol high level treatment. It suppresses the cholesterol production in liver. It decreases general level of cholesterol in blood and the level of ХС LPNP. LDL is a bad cholesterol provoking the development of heart ischemic disease. The decrease of LDL cholesterol slows the progression and can revert the coronary artery disease.

Missed doses

Take this drug as soon as you remember about it. If you remembered about this drug intake during next dose avoid missed dose and continue with your usual schedule. Double dosage intake is prohibited.

Storage

Store at room temperature in a tightly closed container.