Zocor 40 MG Tablet 10

Zocor 40 MG Tablet 10 is used for the following:

• Treatment of high cholesterol levels

• Reduction of LDL cholesterol

• Management of familial hypercholesterolaemia

• Prevention of heart complications in high-risk patients

• Lowering blood triglyceride levels

• Increasing HDL cholesterol levels in patients

• Management of coronary heart disease risk

• Reduction of stroke risk in susceptible patients

Follow these instructions when taking Zocor 40 MG Tablet 10:

• The tablet should be swallowed whole with a glass of water.

• Do not crush, break, or chew the tablet.

• You can take this medicine with or without food.

• Keep to a regular schedule for taking this medicine.

• Consult your doctor about the correct way to take this medicine.

Zocor 40 MG Tablet 10 is taken orally.

Zocor 40 MG Tablet 10 contains Simvastatin (40 mg), which works on the body as follows:

• HMG-CoA reductase inhibition: Simvastatin blocks an enzyme called HMG-CoA reductase, which plays a crucial role in producing cholesterol in your liver.

• Cholesterol production reduction: By inhibiting this enzyme, the medicine effectively decreases the amount of cholesterol manufactured by your body.

• LDL cholesterol reduction: Simvastatin specifically lowers the levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, commonly known as "bad" cholesterol, in your bloodstream.

• Triglyceride reduction: The medicine helps decrease the levels of triglycerides, which are another type of fatty substance that can contribute to heart disease.

• HDL cholesterol increase: While reducing harmful cholesterol types, simvastatin slightly increases high-density lipoprotein (HDL) levels, also known as "good" cholesterol, which helps protect against heart disease.

• Store Zocor 40 MG Tablet 10 at room temperature, away from direct sunlight.

• Keep the tablet in its original packaging, protected from moisture and heat.

• Store in a dry place with the container tightly closed.

• Keep this medicine out of sight and reach of children.

• Do not use Zocor 40 MG Tablet 10 after the expiry date printed on the packaging.

• Maintain a cholesterol-lowering diet with plenty of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains while limiting foods high in saturated fats (like fatty meats and full-fat dairy products).

• Participate in regular physical activity for at least 30 minutes daily, as exercise helps reduce cholesterol levels and supports the effectiveness of simvastatin.