Zocor Information

Basic information about Zocor (Simvastatin)

Zocor (Simvastatin) is a well-known drug highly recommended to cure \"bad\" cholesterol that is primarily responsible for the development of coronary artery disease.

Zocor (Simvastatin) works by inhibits the production of cholesterol by the liver. It is a cholesterol- lowering medicine.

Please store Simvastatin between 36-86 degrees F. It is better to store Zocor (Simvastatin) away from moisture and heat, and in a place that children and pets can’t reach.

If you have any questions about using Zocor (Simvastatin), don't hesitate to visit your doctor. Also you can ask our support - Ask Question

If think that you overdose this medicine call your pharmacist as soon as you can

Before taking Zocor (Simvastatin), tell your doctor if you are using any of the following medicines:

• niacin (Nicolar, Nicobid, Slo-Niacin, others);
• amiodarone (Cordarone), diltiazem (Cartia, Cardizem, Dilacor, Tiazac), or verapamil (Verelan, Calan, Isoptin);
• drugs that weaken your immune system such as cancer medicine or steroids, cyclosporine (Neoral, Sandimmune, Gengraf), sirolimus (Rapamune), tacrolimus (Prograf), and others;
• HIV or AIDS medication such as amprenavir (Agenerase), indinavir (Crixivan), nelfinavir (Viracept), ritonavir (Norvir), lopinavir-ritonavir (Kaletra), or saquinavir (Invirase, Fortovase).
• danazol (Danocrine);
• cholestyramine (Questran) or colestipol (Colestid);
• warfarin (Coumadin);
• an antifungal medication such as itraconazole (Sporanox), fluconazole (Diflucan), or ketoconazole (Nizoral);
• erythromycin (E-Mycin, Ery-Tab, others), clarithromycin (Biaxin), or telithromycin (Ketek);
• gemfibrozil (Lopid), clofibrate (Atromid-S), or fenofibrate (Tricor);
• nefazodone (Serzone);

Warnings and Precautions about Zocor (Simvastatin)

If you have any medical conditions or serious diseases, you need to consult your pharmacist prior to accepting Zocor (Simvastatin).

All of us should understand that almost every drug lead to side effects if it is taken by wrong schedule, or you are hypersensitive to it.

However, most recepients do not face any side effects. Zocor (Simvastatin) is a safe and effective pill that is used for treating \"bad\" cholesterol that is primarily responsible for the development of coronary artery disease.

Possible side effects are:

Simvastatin is generally well-tolerated and side effects are rare. Minor side effects include heartburn; fatigue; constipation; gas; headache; and diarrhea. Major side effects include rash; blurred vision; itching; easy bruising or bleeding; yellowing of the skin or eyes; dizziness; abdominal pain or cramps; and muscle pain or cramps.

Grapefruit and grapefruit juice may interact with simvastatin. The interaction could lead to potentially dangerous effects. Discuss the use of grapefruit and grapefruit juice with your doctor. Do not increase or decrease the amount of grapefruit products in your diet without first talking to your doctor. Alcohol and simvastatin can both be damaging to the liver. Alcohol should be used only in moderation. Discuss the use of alcohol with your doctor so that the potential for liver problems can be determined. Simvastatin is generally well- tolerated. The medication should be used with caution in patients with alcohol or other liver diseases. Persistently abnormal liver tests during treatment are rare, but may lead to a discontinuation of the medication. Rare cases of muscle inflammation (myositis) and breakdown have been reported with simvastatin. Muscle breakdown causes the release of muscle protein (myoglobin) into the blood and kidney tubules, resulting in acute kidney failure. The risk of muscle breakdown is increased when simvastatin is given together with other medications such as cyclosporine (Sandimmune), gemfibrozil (Lopid), erythromycin and nicotinic acid. Simvastatin may interact with cholestyramine (Questran), warfarin (Coumadin), and cimetidine (Tagamet) to alter the blood levels of these medicines. When Coumadin is given together with simvastatin, blood clotting times require monitoring to avoid excessive blood thinning and bleeding. Simvastatin should not be used in children. Simvastatin is not habit forming.

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