Medicinal preparation 'Simvastol'. Instructions for use

The preparation "Simvastol" instructions for use characterizes as a hypolipidemic agent that is able to lower the level of cholesterol in blood plasma, when its increased content becomes a risk factor.

The therapeutic effect manifests itself after a couple of weeks, first applying the drug, achieving the same maximum effect occurs no earlier than a month. However, after stopping the medication, the initial cholesterol levels return with time.

The manufacturer of "Simvastol" is A.O. Gedeon Richter (Romania).

The drug is produced in the form of round biconvex shaped tablets. The film shell, which they are covered, has a pink color. In the section, the tablets are two-layered with a white homogeneous nucleus.

In the pharmacy network, the tablets are packed in blisters with fourteen pieces, which in turn are placed in cardboard packs with the inscription "Simvastol", the instruction for the tablets is attached. Each pack contains one or two blisters.

The medicinal preparation "Simvastol" refers to the list B, so you can buy it at any pharmacy, but only on the prescription prescribed by your doctor.

The instructions for use with the "Simvastol" medication contain detailed information on the method of application and the dosage regimen of the drug, besides, every doctor tells the patient about it in detail.

The following indications serve as the basis for the appointment of this remedy:

• The state of hypercholesterolemia, both primary and combined.
• Ischemia.
• With a view to preventive measures of myocardial infarction.
• To reduce the risk of death.
• In order to minimize the risk of cardiovascular system disorders.
• To slow the progression of atherosclerosis in the coronary arteries.
• To reduce the risk during the revascularization procedure.

Information on contraindications and side effects associated with taking the drug "Simvastol", the instruction for use also contains.

Contraindicated use of the drug in the presence of the patient the following diseases and conditions:

• In the active phase of diseases in the liver.
• With myopathy.
• In adolescence.
• When intolerance of any of the components of the drug

In addition, attention should be paid to cases where the agent must be administered with caution. This is especially true for patients who abuse alcohol. And:

• If organ transplantation took place , followed by therapy with immunosuppressants;
• With pronounced impairment of kidney and liver function;
• After surgical interventions, including dental;
• When the muscle tone is disturbed;
• With epilepsy.

Side effects from taking the drug may occur in the digestive, central nervous and musculoskeletal systems. Also, there may be changes in laboratory parameters and various reactions, both allergic and dermatological, may occur. There may be an increase in heart rate, anemia, exacerbation of kidney failure, the occurrence of hot flashes, impotence.

It should be noted that the use of the drug "Simvastol" (instructions for use mentions this) is not recommended for pregnant women, as well as for those women who are breastfeeding. There are cases of the development of various abnormalities of the fetus, when future mothers took this remedy. Therefore, those women who are in childbearing age, taking the drug should use reliable contraceptives.

Often patients in addition to the doctor's recommendations and studying the instructions to the medicine would like to know the opinions of those people who have already tried this medication.

About the preparation of "Simvastol" reviews are few and quite contradictory. Many note its effectiveness, as well as a good value for money. However, a large list of side effects of many patients is alarming.

Nevertheless, if your attending physician deems it necessary to prescribe this particular drug for treatment, one should listen to his opinion.