Simchol 5 Mg/ 10 Mg/ 20 Mg/ 40 Mg/ 80 Mg 5 mg/ 10 mg/ 20 mg/ 40 mg/ 80 mg TABLETS
PDF Leaflet Revision Date: 31 January 2023
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Hypercholesterolaemia and coronary heart disease.
Dosage (summary)
Initial: 10 mg daily in the evening; max: 80 mg daily.
Special Populations
- Severe renal impairment
- Hepatic impairment
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Contraindicated in pregnancy and lactation.
Key Drug Interactions
- CYP3A4 inhibitors
- Fibrates
- Niacin
- Digoxin
- Warfarin
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity
- Liver disease
- Pregnancy
- Lactation
Common side effects
- Myalgia
- Headache
- Increased serum glucose
- Cognitive impairment
Counselling Points
- Report unexplained muscle pain
- Avoid alcohol
- Follow cholesterol-lowering diet
Serious warnings
- Risk of myopathy
- Liver function monitoring required
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