Simvastatin Viatris
Simvastatin Viatris lowers 'bad' cholesterol and triglycerides while raising 'good' cholesterol in the blood.
Form
tabletti, kalvopäällysteinen
Strength
40 mg
Active Ingredient
Simvastatin
Manufacturer
Viatris Limited
How to Use
Dosage
For adults, the usual starting dose is 10 mg or 20 mg, sometimes 40 mg, once daily in the evening.
Method
Take the tablet by mouth once a day in the evening, with or without food.
Important
Never take more than 80 mg per day.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
RARE
- •Muscle pain, tenderness, weakness, or cramps. These can be serious and rarely lead to kidney damage or death.
- •Allergic reactions with swelling of the face, tongue, and throat (causing breathing issues); rash, itching, hives; fever.
- •Liver inflammation with symptoms like yellow skin/eyes, itching, dark urine, fatigue, or loss of appetite.
- •Pancreatitis, often with severe stomach pain.
- •Low number of red blood cells (anemia).
- •Numbness or weakness in hands and feet; headache, tingling sensation; dizziness.
- •Stomach pain, constipation, gas, indigestion, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting.
- •Rash, itching, hair loss.
- •Blurred vision, reduced eyesight.
- •Weakness, trouble sleeping (insomnia), memory impairment, memory loss, confusion.
- •Erectile dysfunction or general sexual problems.
- •Depression.
- •Lung inflammation with breathing difficulties, persistent cough, or fever.
- •Tendon problems, sometimes including rupture.
- •Sleep disturbances, including nightmares.
- •Diabetes (more common if you have high blood sugar, high blood fat levels, are overweight, or have high blood pressure).
- •Muscle pain, tenderness, or persistent muscle weakness that does not go away after stopping Simvastatin Viatris.
Important Warnings
- Do not use this medicine if you are allergic to simvastatin or any other ingredient.
- Do not use this medicine if you have any liver disease.
- Do not use this medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
- If you experience unexplained muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness, stop taking the medicine and contact a doctor immediately.
- Avoid drinking grapefruit juice while taking this medicine, as it can affect how the medicine works.
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- Do not take more than 40 mg of Simvastatin Viatris if you are also taking lomitapide.
Use in Elderly Patients
Category C
Suitable for older adults, with specific precautions. Reduce the dose in severe renal impairment. Possible adverse effects include muscle pain and muscular weakness. Consider potential interactions. Avoid grapefruit. (updated 17.4.2023)