{"id":23190,"date":"2022-07-22T06:38:34","date_gmt":"2022-07-22T06:38:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=23190"},"modified":"2022-07-25T11:38:18","modified_gmt":"2022-07-25T11:38:18","slug":"simvastatin-teva","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/simvastatin-teva\/","title":{"rendered":"Simvastatin Teva &#8211; Simvastatin uses, dose and side effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>10 mg, 20 mg, 40 mg, 80 mg&nbsp;film-coated tablets&nbsp;simvastatin<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Simvastatin Teva is and what it is used for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Simvastatin\u00a0Teva contains the active substance\u00a0simvastatin.\u00a0Simvastatin\u00a0Teva is a drug used to lower the levels of total cholesterol in the blood, the &#8220;bad&#8221;\u00a0cholesterol\u00a0(\u00a0LDL\u00a0cholesterol\u00a0), and blood fats, so-called\u00a0triglycerides.\u00a0Simvastatin\u00a0Teva also increases the levels of &#8220;good&#8221;\u00a0cholesterol\u00a0(\u00a0HDL\u00a0cholesterol\u00a0).\u00a0You should continue your cholesterol-lowering diet while you are taking this medicine.\u00a0Simvastatin\u00a0Teva belongs to a group of medicines called statins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cholesterol\u00a0is one of several fats found in your blood.\u00a0Your total cholesterol consists mainly of LDL\u00a0and\u00a0HDL\u00a0cholesterol.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>LDL\u00a0cholesterol\u00a0is often called the &#8220;bad&#8221;\u00a0cholesterol\u00a0because\u00a0it causes fat storage in your vessel walls and forms\u00a0plaque.\u00a0This\u00a0plaque\u00a0storage can eventually lead to a narrowing of your\u00a0vessels.\u00a0This narrowing can reduce or block blood flow to important organs such as the heart and brain.\u00a0Blockage of blood flow can result in a heart attack or\u00a0stroke.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>HDL&nbsp;cholesterol&nbsp;is often called the &#8220;good&#8221;&nbsp;cholesterol&nbsp;because it helps prevent the &#8220;bad&#8221;&nbsp;cholesterol&nbsp;from&nbsp;being stored in&nbsp;vessels&nbsp;and protects against heart disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Triglycerides&nbsp;are another type of fat in the blood that can increase the risk of heart disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You should continue with a cholesterol-lowering diet while you are taking this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Simvastatin&nbsp;Teva is used as a supplement to your cholesterol-lowering diet if you have:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>an elevated blood cholesterol level (primary\u00a0hypercholesterolemia\u00a0) or elevated blood fat levels (mixed\u00a0hyperlipidemia\u00a0).<\/li><li>an inherited disease (\u00a0homozygous\u00a0familial\u00a0hypercholesterolemia\u00a0) that increases blood cholesterol levels.\u00a0You can also get other treatments.<\/li><li>coronary artery disease or are at high risk of getting coronary artery disease (because you have\u00a0diabetes, have previously had a stroke, or another disease of the blood vessels).\u00a0Simvastatin\u00a0Teva can prolong your life by reducing the risk of heart disease problems regardless of your blood cholesterol level.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In most people, there are no immediate symptoms of high\u00a0cholesterol.\u00a0Your doctor can measure your cholesterol with a simple blood test.\u00a0Visit your doctor regularly, keep track of your cholesterol levels and discuss your goals with your doctor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Simvastatin contained\u00a0in\u00a0Simvastatin\u00a0Teva may also be approved for the treatment of other conditions not mentioned in this leaflet.\u00a0Ask your doctor, pharmacist, or another healthcare professional if you have any further questions, and always follow their instructions.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What you need to know before you use Simvastatin Teva<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do not use Simvastatin Teva<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>if you are allergic to\u00a0simvastatin\u00a0or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6),<\/li><li>if you have liver problems,<\/li><li>if you are pregnant or breastfeeding,<\/li><li>if you are taking medicines containing one or more of the following active ingredients:<ul><li>itraconazole,\u00a0ketoconazole\u00a0, posaconazole or voriconazole (used to treat fungal infections),<\/li><li>erythromycin, clarithromycin, or telithromycin (used to treat\u00a0infections\u00a0),<\/li><li>HIV\u00a0protease inhibitors such as indinavir, nelfinavir, ritonavir, or saquinavir (used to treat\u00a0HIV\u00a0infection\u00a0),<\/li><li>boceprevir or telaprevir (used to treat\u00a0hepatitis\u00a0C virus infection),<\/li><li>nefazodone (used to treat depression),<\/li><li>cobicistat,<\/li><li>gemfibrozil (used to lower cholesterol),<\/li><li>cyclosporine (often used in organ transplant patients),<\/li><li>danazol (a synthetic\u00a0hormone\u00a0used to treat\u00a0endometriosis, a condition in which the lining of the uterus grows outside the uterus).<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not take more than 40 mg\u00a0of Simvastatin\u00a0Teva if you are taking lomitapide (used to treat a serious and rare genetic cholesterol condition).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Consult a doctor if you are unsure if your medicine is listed above.<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warnings and cautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using&nbsp;Simvastatin&nbsp;Teva.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>about all your medical ailments, including\u00a0allergies,<\/li><li>if you have a high alcohol consumption,<\/li><li>and if you have or have had any liver disease.\u00a0Simvastatin Teva may not be the right medicine for you.<\/li><li>if you are going to have surgery.\u00a0Discontinuation of treatment with\u00a0Simvastatin\u00a0Teva tablets may need to be done for a short time.<\/li><li>if you have severe breathing problems,<\/li><li>if you are of Asian descent, then another\u00a0dose\u00a0may apply to you.<\/li><li>if you are taking or within the last 7 days have taken a medicine called fusidic acid (a medicine for bacterial\u00a0infections\u00a0) by mouth or by\u00a0injection.\u00a0The combination of fusidic acid and\u00a0Simvastatin\u00a0Teva can lead to severe muscle problems (\u00a0rhabdomyolysis\u00a0).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Your doctor should take a blood sample before you start taking&nbsp;Simvastatin&nbsp;Teva, and if you have any symptoms of liver problems during treatment with&nbsp;Simvastatin&nbsp;Teva.&nbsp;This blood test is taken to check your liver function.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your doctor may also need to take a blood test to check your liver function after you start taking&nbsp;Simvastatin&nbsp;Teva.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During treatment with this medicine, your doctor will closely monitor you if you have\u00a0diabetes\u00a0or are at risk of developing\u00a0diabetes.\u00a0You are more likely to be at risk for\u00a0diabetes\u00a0if you have high blood sugar and blood fat levels, are overweight, and have high\u00a0blood pressure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Contact a doctor immediately if you experience unexplained muscle aches, soreness, or weakness.\u00a0The reason for this is that in rare cases, muscle problems can be serious and involve the breakdown of muscles with kidney damage as a result and in very rare cases, deaths have occurred.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The risk of muscle breakdown is greater with higher\u00a0doses\u00a0of\u00a0Simvastatin\u00a0Teva, especially for\u00a0an 80 mg\u00a0dose.\u00a0The risk of muscle breakdown is also greater in some patients.\u00a0Talk to your doctor if any of the following apply to you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>you have a high alcohol consumption,<\/li><li>you have kidney problems,<\/li><li>you have thyroid problems,<\/li><li>you are 65 years or older,<\/li><li>you are a woman,<\/li><li>if you have ever had muscle problems during treatment with cholesterol-lowering drugs, so-called &#8220;statins&#8221; or fibrates,<\/li><li>you or a close relative has a hereditary muscle disease.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have persistent muscle weakness.&nbsp;Additional tests and medications may be needed to investigate and treat this.<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Children and young people<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The safety and efficacy of&nbsp;Simvastatin&nbsp;Teva have been studied in boys aged 10\u201317 years and in girls who had menstruated for at least one year (see section 3: \u201cHow to use&nbsp;Simvastatin&nbsp;Teva\u201d).&nbsp;Simvastatin&nbsp;Teva has not been studied in children under 10 years of age.&nbsp;For further information, consult a doctor.<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other medicines and Simvastatin Teva<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor if you have recently taken, or might take any other medicines with any of the following active ingredients.\u00a0Taking\u00a0Simvastatin\u00a0Teva with any of the following medicines may increase the risk of muscle problems (some of these have already been listed in the section above &#8220;Do not take\u00a0Simvastatin\u00a0Teva&#8221;).\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>If you have to take fusidic acid by mouth to treat a bacterial infection, you must temporarily stop taking this medicine.\u00a0Your doctor will tell you when it is safe to take\u00a0simvastatin\u00a0again.\u00a0The use of\u00a0simvastatin\u00a0with fusidic acid may in rare cases lead to muscle weakness, tenderness,<\/strong> or pain (\u00a0rhabdomyolysis\u00a0). See more information on\u00a0rhabdomyolysis\u00a0in section 4.<\/li><li>ciclosporin (often used by patients who have had an organ transplant),<\/li><li>danazol (a synthetic\u00a0hormone\u00a0used to treat\u00a0endometriosis, a condition in which the lining of the uterus grows outside the uterus),<\/li><li>drugs with an active ingredient such as itraconazole,\u00a0ketoconazole,\u00a0fluconazole, posaconazole, or voriconazole (used to treat fungal infections),<\/li><li>fibrates with an active ingredient such as gemfibrozil or bezafibrate (used to lower cholesterol),<\/li><li>erythromycin, clarithromycin, or telithromycin (used to treat bacterial infections).\u00a0<\/li><li>HIV\u00a0protease inhibitors\u00a0such as indinavir, nelfinavir, ritonavir, or saquinavir (used to treat\u00a0HIV<\/li><li>hepatitis\u00a0C medicines\u00a0such as boceprevir, telaprevir, elbasvir, or grazoprevir (used to treat\u00a0hepatitis\u00a0C virus infection),<\/li><li>nefazodone (used to treat depression),<\/li><li>medicinal products containing the active substance cobicistat,<\/li><li>amiodarone\u00a0(used to treat irregular heartbeat),<\/li><li>verapamil,\u00a0diltiazem,\u00a0or amlodipine (used to treat high\u00a0blood pressure, chest pain associated with cardiovascular disease or other heart problems),<\/li><li>lomitapide (used to treat a serious and rare genetic cholesterol condition),<\/li><li>daptomycin (a medicine used to treat complicated skin and soft tissue infections and\u00a0bacteremia\u00a0(presence of bacteria in the blood)).\u00a0The risk of\u00a0side effects\u00a0affecting the muscles may be higher when this medicine is taken during treatment with\u00a0simvastatin\u00a0(eg\u00a0Simvastatin\u00a0Teva).\u00a0Your doctor may decide to stop you from taking\u00a0Simvastatin\u00a0Teva for a while.<\/li><li>colchicine (used in the treatment of\u00a0gout\u00a0).<\/li><li>ticagrelor (antiplatelet drug).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Also tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription.&nbsp;It is especially important to tell your doctor if you are taking medicines with any of the following active ingredients:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>anticoagulants with an active ingredient such as\u00a0warfarin, phenprocoumon or acenocoumarol (\u00a0anticoagulants\u00a0),<\/li><li>fenofibrate (also used to lower cholesterol),<\/li><li>niacin\u00a0(also used to lower cholesterol),<\/li><li>rifampicin (used to treat\u00a0tuberculosis\u00a0).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You should also tell a doctor who is prescribing a new medicine to you that you are taking&nbsp;Simvastatin&nbsp;Teva.<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Simvastatin Teva with food and drink<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Grapefruit juice contains one or more substances that can affect the body&#8217;s breakdown of certain drugs, including&nbsp;Simvastatin&nbsp;Teva.&nbsp;Intake of grapefruit juice should be avoided.<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy and breastfeeding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not use\u00a0Simvastatin\u00a0Teva if you are pregnant, trying to conceive, or think you may be pregnant.\u00a0If you become pregnant while taking\u00a0Simvastatin\u00a0Teva, stop treatment immediately and contact your doctor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not take\u00a0Simvastatin\u00a0Teva if you are breastfeeding as it is not known if the medicine passes into breast milk.<br>Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking any medicine.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving and using machines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Simvastatin&nbsp;Teva is not expected to affect your ability to drive or use machines.&nbsp;However, keep in mind that some people get dizzy when they take&nbsp;Simvastatin&nbsp;Teva.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You are responsible for assessing whether you are fit to drive a motor vehicle or perform work that requires increased attention.\u00a0One of the factors that can affect your ability in these respects is the use of drugs due to their effects and\/or\u00a0side effects.\u00a0Descriptions of these effects and\u00a0side effects\u00a0can be found in other sections.\u00a0Read all the information in this leaflet for guidance.\u00a0If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Simvastatin Teva contains lactose<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicine.<br><a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to use Simvastatin Teva<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your doctor will decide which\u00a0dose\u00a0is right for you depending on your symptoms, your current treatment, and your risk profile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Always use this medicine exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you.&nbsp;Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You should continue your cholesterol-lowering diet while you are taking&nbsp;Simvastatin&nbsp;Teva.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dosage:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The recommended\u00a0dose\u00a0is 5 mg, 10 mg, 20 mg, 40 mg, or 80 mg\u00a0of simvastatin\u00a0once daily.\u00a0The tablet should be swallowed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Adults<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The most common starting dose is 10 mg, 20 mg, or in some cases 40 mg daily.\u00a0Your doctor may, after at least 4 weeks, need to adjust your\u00a0dose\u00a0to a maximum of 80 mg per day.\u00a0<strong>Do not take more than 80 mg per day.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your doctor may prescribe a lower&nbsp;dose&nbsp;for you, especially if you are taking certain medicines listed above or have certain kidney problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A dose\u00a0of 80 mg is only recommended for adult patients with very high cholesterol levels and who are at high risk for cardiovascular disease and who have not achieved their treatment goals at lower\u00a0doses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Children and young people<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The recommended starting dose for children (10\u201317 years) is usually 10 mg in the evening.&nbsp;The maximum recommended&nbsp;dose&nbsp;is 40 mg daily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Method of administration:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Take\u00a0Simvastatin\u00a0Teva in the evening.\u00a0Simvastatin\u00a0Teva can be taken with or without food.\u00a0Continue to take\u00a0Simvastatin\u00a0Teva unless your doctor tells you to stop.\u00a010 mg, 20 mg, 40 mg, and 80 mg tablets can be divided into equal\u00a0doses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your doctor has prescribed&nbsp;Simvastatin&nbsp;Teva together with bile acid sequestrants (medicines that lower your cholesterol), you should take&nbsp;Simvastatin&nbsp;Teva at least 2 hours before or 4 hours after taking your&nbsp;dose of&nbsp;bile acid sequestrants.<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you take more Simvastatin Teva than you should<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have ingested too much medicine or if e.g.\u00a0If a child has ingested the medicine by mistake, contact a doctor or hospital for risk assessment and advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you forget to use Simvastatin Teva<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not take a double&nbsp;dose&nbsp;to make up for a forgotten tablet.&nbsp;Just take your usual&nbsp;dose of&nbsp;Simvastatin&nbsp;Teva at the usual time the next day.<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you stop using Simvastatin Teva<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you stop taking&nbsp;Simvastatin&nbsp;Teva, your cholesterol levels may rise again.<br>If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist.<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Possible side effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like all medicines, this medicine can cause\u00a0side effects, although not everybody gets them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The following classification is used to describe how often&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;have been reported:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>rare (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people),<\/li><li>very rare (may affect up to 1 in 10,000 people),<\/li><li>no known frequency (cannot be calculated from available data).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The following rare serious&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;have been reported:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If any of the following serious&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;occur, stop taking the medicine and contact a doctor immediately or see&nbsp;an emergency&nbsp;doctor at the nearest hospital.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>aches, soreness, weakness, muscle cramps, or muscle strains (very rare).\u00a0In rare cases, these muscle problems can become serious, i.a.\u00a0degradation of muscle tissue (\u00a0rhabdomyolysis\u00a0) leading to kidney damage and in very rare cases death.<\/li><li>hypersensitivity reactions\u00a0(\u00a0allergy\u00a0), eg:<ul><li>swelling of the face, tongue, and throat, which may cause difficulty breathing (\u00a0angioedema\u00a0),<\/li><li>severe muscle pain, usually in the shoulders and hips (rheumatic polymyalgia),<\/li><li>rash with weakness in arms, legs, and neck muscles,<\/li><li>rash that may occur on the skin or sores in the mouth (drug-related lichenoid rash) (very rare),<\/li><li>pain or\u00a0inflammation\u00a0in the joints,<\/li><li>inflammation\u00a0of the blood vessels (\u00a0vasculitis\u00a0),<\/li><li>unusual bruising, skin rash and swelling (\u00a0dermatomyositis\u00a0), hives, sun-sensitive skin, fever,\u00a0redness,<\/li><li>shortness of breath (\u00a0dyspnoea\u00a0) and malaise,<\/li><li>lupus-like disease picture (eg rash, joint problems, and effects on\u00a0blood cells\u00a0),<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>inflammation\u00a0of the liver with the following symptoms: yellowish skin and yellowish eyes,\u00a0itching, dark-colored urine or light-colored stools, feeling of tiredness or weakness, loss of appetite, fatal and non-fatal liver failure (very rare),<\/li><li>inflammation\u00a0of the pancreas, often with severe abdominal pain.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The following very rare serious&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;have also been reported:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>a severe&nbsp;allergic reaction&nbsp;that causes difficulty breathing or dizziness (&nbsp;anaphylaxis&nbsp;),<\/li><li>gynecomastia&nbsp;(breast augmentation in men)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The following&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;have also been reported rarely:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>low\u00a0red blood cell count\u00a0(\u00a0anemia\u00a0),<\/li><li>numbness or weakness in the arms and legs,<\/li><li>headache, tingling, dizziness,<\/li><li>blurred vision, impaired vision,<\/li><li>digestive problems (abdominal pain, constipation, flatulence, indigestion, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting),<\/li><li>rash,\u00a0itching, hair loss,<\/li><li>weakness,<\/li><li>difficulty sleeping (very rare),<\/li><li>poor memory (very rare), memory loss, confusion.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The following&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;have also been reported, but the incidence can not be calculated from the available information (occurs in an unknown number of users):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>erectile dysfunction,<\/li><li>Depression,<\/li><li>problems with tendons, sometimes aggravated by tendon rupture,<\/li><li>persistent muscle weakness.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The following&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;have been reported with some statins:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>sleep problems including nightmares,\u00a0<\/li><li>sexual difficulties,<\/li><li>difficulty breathing including persistent cough and\/or shortness of breath or fever,<\/li><li>diabetes.\u00a0This is more likely if you have high blood sugar and high blood fat levels, are overweight and have high\u00a0blood pressure.\u00a0Your doctor will check you while you are taking this medicine.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Laboratory values<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Elevated values \u200b\u200bfor certain blood tests regarding liver function and a muscle enzyme (creatine kinase) have been observed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to store Simvastatin Teva<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton and blister after EXP.&nbsp;The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not store above 25 \u00b0 C.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Plastic jar (10 mg, 20 mg and 40 mg):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Shelf life after the first opening is 6 months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste.&nbsp;Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required.&nbsp;These measures will help to protect the environment.<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contents of the pack and other information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Content declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The active substance is\u00a0simvastatin.\u00a0Each tablet contains 10, 20, 40 or 80 mg\u00a0simvastatin\u00a0.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The other ingredients are\u00a0lactose monohydrate, microcrystalline cellulose, pregelatinized maize starch, butyl hydroxy anisole (E320), magnesium stearate,\u00a0ascorbic acid, citric acid monohydrate, hypromellose (E464), titanium dioxide, macrogol 3350, triacetin, E17 iron).<br>10 mg, 20 mg, and 80 mg also contain yellow iron oxide (E172).<br>80 mg also contains black iron oxide (E172).<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What the medicine looks like and the contents of the pack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Film-coated tablets:<br>Simvastatin&nbsp;Teva 10 mg are light pink, oval film-coated tablets with a score line on one side.<br>Simvastatin&nbsp;Teva 20 mg are golden brown, oval film-coated tablets with a score line on one side.<br>Simvastatin&nbsp;Teva 40 mg are pink, oval film-coated tablets with a score line on one side.<br>Simvastatin&nbsp;Teva 80 mg are brick red, oval film-coated tablets with a score line on one side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Simvastatin\u00a0Teva film-coated tablets can be divided into two equal\u00a0doses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Simvastatin\u00a0Teva is available in pack sizes of 10, 20, 28, 30, 50, 98, 100, 105 and 120 film-coated tablets.\u00a0Simvastatin\u00a0Teva 20 mg and 40 mg film-coated tablets are also available in pack sizes of 60, 84, or 90 tablets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Simvastatin\u00a0Teva 10 mg, 20 mg, and 40 mg are also available in pack sizes of 250 plastic cans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not all pack sizes may be marketed.<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marketing Authorization Holder and Manufacturer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Manufacturer<\/em><br>Pharmachemie BV, Haarlem, The Netherlands<br>TEVA Pharmaceutical Works Private Limited Company, Debrecen, Hungary<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Teva Operations Poland Sp.&nbsp;z oo, Krakow, Poland<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Simvastatin\u00a0Teva contains the active substance\u00a0simvastatin\u00a0.\u00a0Simvastatin\u00a0Teva is a drug used to lower the levels of total cholesterol in the blood, the &#8220;bad&#8221;\u00a0cholesterol\u00a0(\u00a0LDL\u00a0cholesterol\u00a0) and blood fats, so-called\u00a0triglycerides\u00a0.\u00a0Simvastatin\u00a0Teva also increases the levels of &#8220;good&#8221;\u00a0cholesterol\u00a0(\u00a0HDL\u00a0cholesterol\u00a0).\u00a0You should continue your cholesterol-lowering diet while you are taking this medicine.\u00a0Simvastatin\u00a0Teva belongs to a group of medicines called 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