Zocor 10mg Tab 15s
Information About Zocor 10mg Tab 15s
About Zocor 10mg Tab 15s
Medicine Brand ZOCOR 10MG TAB 15S is manufactured by MSD PHARMACEUTICALS PLTD and mainly contents the generic drug Simvastatin.
Pakaging
15SX1
Active Ingredients For Zocor 10mg Tab 15s
Simvastatin 10 mg
Diseases List For Which Zocor 10mg Tab 15s Is Prescribed
This Drug Is Prescribed For Hyperlipidaemias Homozygous familial hypercholesterolaemia
Other Significations For Zocor 10mg Tab 15s
This Medication It is a member of a class of drugs called hydroxymethylglutaryl coenzyme A HMGCoA reductase inhibitors usually known as statins In general this drug is used to modify blood fats lowdensity lipoprotein cholesterol and triglyceride levels and raising highdensity lipoprotein cholesterol levels Benefits of being on this drug include reducing the likelihood of cardiovascular disease events eg heart attacks stroke and prolonged life Listed below are the typical uses of simvastatin Treating abnormal blood cholesterol or triglyceride levels hypercholesterolaemia or mixed dyslipidaemia in conjunction with diet For patients with heart or bloodvessel disease andor diabetes with normal or high cholesterol levels to prevent further cardiovascular events eg heart attacks or stroke and to prolong lifespan
Precautions To Be Taken Before Zocor 10mg Tab 15s
Before Using This Medication Tell Your Doctor Or Pharmacist Of All Prescription And NonPrescriptionHerbal Products You May Use Especially Of Amiodarone Grapefruit Juice Ciclosporin Danazole Colchicine Gemfibrozil Bezafibrate Fenofibrate Verapamil Diltiazem Warfarin Nicotinic Acid
Major Conditions And Care
Pregnancy And Zocor 10mg Tab 15s
Can We Take Zocor 10mg Tab 15s During Pregnancy?
Pregnancy Class : C Animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus and there are no adequate and wellcontrolled studies in humans but potential benefits may warrant use of the drug in pregnant women despite potential risks
Lactation And Zocor 10mg Tab 15s
Can We Use Zocor 10mg Tab 15s During Lactation
Lactation Class L5 Studies in breastfeeding mothers have demonstrated that there is significant and documented risk to the infant based on human experience or it is a medication that has a high risk of causing significant damage to an infant The risk of using the drug in breastfeeding women clearly outweighs any possible benefit from breastfeeding The drug is contraindicated in women who are breastfeeding an infant
Side Effects Of Zocor 10mg Tab 15s
Nausea stomach upset skin rash acute toxicity