Zocor (Simvastatin)
ZOCOR 20 MG TABLET belongs 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.
ZOCOR 20 MG 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.
Uses of ZOCOR(MSD) Tablet
- High cholesterol
- Prevention of heart attack and stroke
Benefits of ZOCOR(MSD) Tablet
ZOCOR 20 MG TABLET works by reducing the amount of “bad” cholesterol (LDL) and raising the amount of “good” cholesterol (HDL) in your blood. Lowering the amount of cholesterol reduces the chances of heart diseases and helps you remain healthier for longer.
Take it regularly and make appropriate lifestyle changes (such as eating healthy and staying active) to maximize the effectiveness of this medicine. Keep taking it even if you feel well.
Side effects of ZOCOR(MSD) Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of ZOCOR(MSD)
- Constipation
- Headache
- Upper respiratory tract infection
- Abdominal pain
- Nausea
How to use ZOCOR(MSD) Tablet
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. ZOCOR 20 MG TABLET may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How ZOCOR(MSD) Tablet works
ZOCOR 20 MG 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).