How many milligrams of simvastatin should I take?
Adults—At first, 10 to 20 milligrams (mg) once a day in the evening. For high risk patients who may develop heart disease, your doctor may start your dose at 40 mg per day. Your doctor may adjust your dose as needed. However, the dose is usually not more than 40 mg per day. Children 10 to 17 years of age—At first, 10 mg once a day in the evening.
When to change the dose of simvastatin for HoFH?
Use: To reduce total-C and LDL-C in patients with homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (HoFH) as an adjunct to other lipid-lowering treatments (e.g., LDL apheresis) or if such treatments are unavailable. -Doses should be individualized according to the goal of therapy; dose adjustments should be made at intervals of 4 weeks or more.
What kind of cholesterol is simvastatin used for?
Simvastatin is used to lower blood levels of “bad” cholesterol (low-density lipoprotein, or LDL), to increase levels of “good” cholesterol (high-density lipoprotein, or HDL), and to lower triglycerides (a type of fat in the blood). Simvastatin is also used to lower the risk of stroke, heart attack, and other heart complications in people
How often should I take simvastatin for renal dysfunction?
Renal Dose Adjustments Mild to moderate renal dysfunction: No adjustment recommended Severe renal dysfunction: Initial dose: 5 mg orally once a day; monitor closely
Are there any side effects to taking simvastatin?
More common 1 Dizziness. 2 fainting. 3 fast or irregular heartbeat.
What happens if you miss a dose of lisinopril?
Correcting e takes about 2 weeks to be effective and causes the artery to be more compliant (c). Increasing c causes a lowering of bp. The c lasts for up to 2 weeks if l is stopped so it is not harmful is you miss one dose of it.
When to stop taking simvastatin for high cholesterol?
You may need to take simvastatin on a long-term basis for the treatment of high cholesterol. You may need to stop using this medicine for a short time if you have surgery or a medical emergency. Do not stop taking this medicine unless your doctor tells you to.