Simvastatin C0297275-Simvastatin_cholesterol-lowering_drug

Contraindications

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Side effects

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Indications

Slow the production of cholesterol in the body

To decrease the amount of cholesterol that build up on the walls of the arteries

And block blood flow to the heart, brain and other body parts

Pregnancy

High blood sugar

Alcoholism

Liver problem

Muscle pain

Brian haemorrhage

Headache

Eczema

Constipation

Upper respiratory infection

CPK elevation

Used to reduce chances of stroke

Used to treat atherosclerosis, angina and peripheral artery disease

Used to manage abnormal lipid levels

Used to lower of cardiovascular desease

Orally

Away from light, heat and humidity

Store in a controlled room temperature