Zocor
Zocor is an HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor or "statin" used to lower bad cholesterol (LDL) and triglyceride levels in your blood or to raise good cholesterol (HDL) levels in adults. This medicine is used in combination with a low-cholesterol and low-fat diet. Simvastatin may also be used in certain adolescent patients, age 10 to 17 years, who have a genetically caused cholesterol problem. This medicine works by blocking an enzyme that is necessary for your body to make cholesterol. When this enzyme is blocked, your body makes less cholesterol. Keeping your cholesterol level under control may reduce your risk of heart problems and stroke. This medicine is not a cure for high cholesterol, but may help to control it. This medicine may also be used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor.
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Zocor 5 mg (Generic) |
120 Pills |
$148.00 |
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Zocor 5 mg (Generic) |
90 Pills |
$110.00 |
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Zocor 5 mg (Generic) |
60 Pills |
$75.00 |
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Zocor 5 mg (Generic) |
30 Pills |
$37.00 |
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How should this medicine be used?
Simvastatin comes in tablets to take by mouth. It usually is taken once a day at bedtime. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take simvastatin exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor.
Continue to take simvastatin even if you feel well. Do not stop taking simvastatin without talking to your doctor.
What special precautions should I follow?
Before taking simvastatin,
? tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to simvastatin or any other drugs.
? tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications you are taking, especially antacids, anticoagulants ('blood thinners') such as warfarin (Coumadin), cholestyramine (Questran), clarithromycin (Biaxin), clofibrate (Atromid-S), cyclosporine (Sandimmune, Neoral), digoxin (Lanoxin), erythromycin, fenofibrate (TriCor), gemfibrozil (Lopid), HIV protease inhibitors such as ritonavir (Norvir) and saquinavir (Invirase), itraconazole (Sporanox), ketoconazole (Nizoral), nefazodone (Serzone), niacin (nicotinic acid), and vitamins.
? tell your doctor if you have or have ever had liver, kidney, or heart disease; a severe infection; low blood pressure; or seizures.
? tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking simvastatin, stop taking simvastatin and call your doctor immediately. Simvastatin can harm the fetus.
? if you are having surgery, including dental surgery, tell the doctor or dentist that you are taking simvastatin.
? talk to your doctor about the safe use of alcohol while taking this drug. Alcohol increases the side effects caused by simvastatin.
? plan to avoid unnecessary or prolonged exposure to sunlight and to wear protective clothing, sunglasses, and sunscreen. Simvastatin may make your skin sensitive to sunlight.
What special dietary instructions should I follow?
Avoid drinking large quantities of grapefruit juice (more than 1 quart a day) while taking simvastatin.
Eat a low-cholesterol, low-fat diet. This kind of diet includes cottage cheese, fat-free milk, fish (not canned in oil), vegetables, poultry, egg whites, and polyunsaturated oils and margarines (corn, safflower, canola, and soybean oils). Avoid foods with excess fat in them such as meat (especially liver and fatty meat), egg yolks, whole milk, cream, butter, shortening, lard, pastries, cakes, cookies, gravy, peanut butter, chocolate, olives, potato chips, coconut, cheese (other than cottage cheese), coconut oil, palm oil, and fried foods.
What should I do if I forget a dose?
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember it. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue the regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.
What side effects can this medication cause?
Although side effects from simvastatin are not common, they can occur. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
? gas
? stomach pain or cramps
? diarrhea
? constipation
? heartburn
? headache
? blurred vision
? dizziness
? rash or itching
? upset stomach
If you experience the following symptom, call your doctor immediately:
? muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness with or without a fever
What storage conditions are needed for this medication?
Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of reach of children. Store it at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom). Throw away any medication that is outdated or no longer needed. Talk to your pharmacist about the proper disposal of your medication.
What other information should I know?
Keep all appointments with your doctor and the laboratory. Your doctor will order certain lab tests before and during treatment to check your response to simvastatin.
Do not let anyone else take your medication. Ask your pharmacist any questions you have about refilling your prescription.
Directions on how to take
This medicine may be taken on an empty stomach or with food. If you are taking 1 dose a day, take your dose in the evening or at bedtime as directed by your doctor. Your dosage is based on your medical condition, response to therapy, and the other medicines that you are taking. Do not exceed the recommended dose of this medicine. Do not drink large amounts of grapefruit juice (greater than 1 quart daily) or eat large amounts of grapefruit while taking this medicine.
Warnings and Precautions
Do not take this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to it or are allergic to any ingredient in this product. This medicine may increase your risk for liver problems. Alcohol can also increase this risk. Before drinking alcohol, talk with your doctor about the safe use of this medicine and alcohol. This medicine may cause injury to your muscles especially when taken at higher doses or when taken with certain other medicines. For women: if you are able to become pregnant, talk with your doctor or pharmacist about the use of effective birth control while taking this medicine. Do not use this medicine if you are pregnant. If you suspect that you could be pregnant, contact your doctor immediately. It is unknown if this medicine is excreted in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while taking this medicine.
Possible side effects
Side effects that may occur while taking this medicine include constipation, diarrhea, or stomach upset, muscle aches, pain, tenderness, or weakness, especially if associated with unusual tiredness and a fever; yellowing of skin or eyes; dark urine; change in the amount of urine; stomach pain; ongoing nausea or vomiting; blurred vision; or unusual bleeding or bruising. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, or trouble breathing. If symptoms persist, consult your doctor.
Storage
Store this medicine at room temperature, away from heat and light. For best results, take this medicine regularly.
Additional information
Do not take this medicine if you are also taking fibrates such as gemfibrozil or fenofibrate; hiv protease inhibitors such as ritonavir, lopinavir, nelfinavir; itraconazole; ketoconazole; macrolide antibiotics such as erythromycin, clarithromycin, or troleandomycin; nefazodone; or high-dose niacin (1 gram or more per day).
Additional monitoring of your dose or condition may be needed if you are taking amiodarone, "blood thinners" such as warfarin, bosentan, cyclosporine, dalfopristin or quinupristin, digoxin, diltiazem, fluconazole, imatinib, rifamycins such as rifampin, st. John's wort, verapamil, or voriconazole.
Disclaimer
The drug information is for your information purposes only, it is not intended that this information covers all uses, directions, drug interactions, precautions, or adverse effects of your medication. This is only general information, and should not be relied on for any purpose. We disclaim all responsibility for the accuracy and reliability of this information, and/or any consequences arising from the use of this information, including damage or adverse consequences to persons or property, however such damages or consequences arise. No warranty, either expressed or implied, is made in regards to this information.
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