About Simvacor 10mg Tablets
HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor (statin)
Used for
- Lowers cholesterol and other blood fats
- Reduces risk of heart attack and stroke in people at increased risk
Usual adult dose
Usually 10–40 mg once daily in the evening; dose depends on the condition and other medicines.
Usual dose in children
For familial high cholesterol, usually 10–40 mg once daily in the evening for ages 10–17.
Common side effects
- Muscle pain or weakness
- Headache
- Digestive upset
- Raised liver enzyme levels
Important warnings
- Rarely causes serious muscle damage; risk rises with certain medicines.
- Seek urgent assessment for unexplained severe muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness.
- Liver problems can occur; avoid in active liver disease.
- Avoid large amounts of grapefruit juice.
Pregnancy
Not recommended during pregnancy; treatment is usually stopped if pregnancy occurs.
Breastfeeding
Avoid during breastfeeding because of possible effects on the infant.
Interactions
- Some antibiotics and antifungals can greatly increase muscle-injury risk.
- Avoid with ciclosporin, gemfibrozil, or danazol.
- Warfarin may need closer monitoring.
- Grapefruit juice can increase simvastatin levels.
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.