
Simcard 20mg Tablet
Manufacturer
Cipla Ltd
Salt Composition
Simvastatin (20mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Simcard 20mg Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called statins. It is used to lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart disease.
Dosage Form
Tablet
Introduction
Simcard 20mg Tablet is usually taken in the evening, either with or without food. However, taking it with food may reduce the chances of nausea. Take it regularly for maximum benefit. Most people with high cholesterol do not feel ill, but stopping your medicine may increase your cholesterol levels, making your condition worse and increasing your risk of heart disease and stroke.
Directions for Use
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Simcard 20mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How it works
Simcard 20mg Tablet is a lipid-lowering medication (statin). It works by blocking an enzyme (HMG-CoA-reductase) that is required in the body to make cholesterol. It thus lowers 'bad' cholesterol (LDL) and triglycerides, raising the level of 'good' cholesterol (HDL).
Quick Tips
It should be taken in the evening after dinner and before sleeping. Inform your doctor if you notice signs of liver problems such as stomach pains, unusually dark urine or yellowing of skin or eyes.
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