Additional information
| Dosage Form | Tablets |
|---|---|
| Specialities | Cardiologist, Diabetologist, Physician |
| Packing | 1 x 10 (Alu-Alu) |
| Therapeutic Segment | Lipid Lowering Agent |
Simvastatin 20 mg Tablets belong to a group of medicines called statins. It is used to lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart disease. Cholesterol is a fatty substance that builds up in your blood vessels and causes narrowing, which may lead to a heart attack or stroke.
- High cholesterol
- High triglycerides
- Prevention of heart attack and stroke
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.
Simvastatin 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).
As directed by physician
