Zocor (Simvastatin)

How does Zocor work?

Simvastatin blocks the action of the enzyme (HMG-CoA reductase) that is required for the production of cholesterol in the body. It thus reduces the level of blood lipids such as cholesterol and triglycerides.

Directions for use:

Zocor comes as a tablet to be taken by mouth. It is usually taken once a day with or without food. The length of treatment and dosage of the Zocor depends on the patient’s response and tolerability.

What to do in case you forget taking a dose of Zocor tablet?

If you miss taking tablet of Zocor, take it as soon as possible. But do not take two doses to make up for the missed one.

Some common side effects:

Side effects are unwanted effects of a medicine. The side effects of this drug are as follows:

• Central Nervous System: Headache, dizziness, depression, confusion.

• Respiratory: Upper respiratory tract infection, coughing, difficulty in breathing, inflammation of bronchus, stuffy nose.

• Heart: Swelling, high blood pressure, inflammation of blood vessels.

• Eye and ENT: Bleeding in retina, conjunctiva.

• Miscellaneous: Accidental injury, chest pain.

Drug-Drug Interactions:

Zocor must not be used with the following medications because very critical, possibly fatal interactions may occur:

• NSAIDs drugs such as Ibuprofen.

• Proton pump inhibitors such as Omeprazole, Esomeprazole.

• Antifungal drugs such as Fluconazole, Voriconazole.

• Antibiotics such as Ciprofloxacin, Chloramphenicol.

• Antidepressants like Fluoxetine, Fluvoxamine.

• Antiepileptic drugs such as Carbamazepine, Oxcarbazepine.

Precautions and safety measures:

• Avoid this drug, if you are hypersensitive to Simvastatin or any of the other ingredients

• Do not consume this drug, if you have a condition that is causing internal bleeding such as bleeding within the brain or a stomach ulcer.

• Avoid using this drug, if you are suffering from severe liver disease.

• Do not increase or decrease the dose or stop taking unless advised by health care provider.

• When this drug is taken in excessive amount then, contact your nearest emergency medical centre for immediate care by doctor. The various symptoms: Acute toxicity including vomiting, difficult breathing, and gastrointestinal hemorrhage. The only way to manage it is to consult a doctor before starting and stopping this drug.

• Eating grapefruit or drinking grapefruit juice may increase the amount of Simvastatin in your blood, which may increase your risk for serious side effects. Therefore, avoid taking large amounts of grapefruit or grapefruit juice while taking this medicine.

Is It Safe To Buy Zocor From A Online Pharmacy?

If you are looking to buy Zocor or any prescription drugs from an in USA then you can order from a safe and accredited International pharmacy like MedsEngage, which contracts with Canadian Pharmacy and pharmacy in India. you requires a valid prescription for your prescription drugs.