ZOCOR (SIMVASTATIN)

Zocor is a Prescription medicine.

Zocor

The recommended dosage of Zocor is 20-40 mg everyday during bedtime.

Simvastatin

Simvastatin

Merck Frosst

Zocor is used for the treatment of high cholesterol levels.

• FDA issued a warning of the risk of rhabdomyolysis, which can lead to kidney failure or death, when simvastatin is used with amiodarone. This interaction is dose-dependent with simvastatin doses exceeding 20 mg. This drug combination especially with higher doses of simvastatin should be avoided.
• Zocor should be used cautiously in patients suffering from renal impairment, hepatic disease and females of child bearing age.
• It should not be used in children younger than 18 years of age as safety of this drug has not been established in them.

• The use of Zocor drug can cause kidney to fail. Hence the patient should be careful for the symptoms like pain in the muscles, weakness in muscles, change in the color of urine.
• Patients taking this drug should be closely watched for myositis and other adverse musculoskeletal reactions.
• Liver function tests, CBC, and lipid levels should be monitored.

General information:

Zocor is a lipid lowering drug and is used to control increased levels of cholesterol and to prevent heart diseases. It is available in the form of tablets.

Important facts about Zocor:

People allergic to Zocor and its ingredients should not Buy Zocor.
Pregnant women and lactating mothers should not purchase Zocor without the doctor's recommendation as it may cause harm to the unborn baby and the nursed child.
People suffering from increased sugar levels in the blood, throid problem, kidney disorder, muscle disorder should not take this medicine without the doctor's advice.
Fatty foods and high cholesterol food should be avoided while on this medication.

Side effects:

• Pain in the stomach
• Acidity
• Swelling in stomach
• Irregular bowel movements
• Burning sensation in the stomach
• Feeling of vomit

• Pain in the muscles
• Muscle softness
• Feeling weak
• Change in the color of urine

Zocor drug interactions:

• Amiodarone
• Verapamil
• Digoxin
• Other lipid-lowering drugs
• Clarithromycin
• Cyclosporine
• Erythromycin
• Itraconazole
• Ketoconazole
• Nefazodone
• Protease inhibitors
• Propranolol
• Warfarin

Zocor should be taken exactly as prescribed. The dosage shold not be increased or decreased on your own without the doctor's recommendation. It should be taken with water and with food. It should preferably be taken at the same time everyday. Regular check up is must for people taking this drug.