Bestatin 20 mg

Indication

Reduces elevated total cholesterol, LDL-C, apolipoprotein B and triglyceride levels in patients with primary hypercholesterolaemia and helps lower the risk of cardiovascular events.

Ingredients

• Simvastatin

Direction

As directed by the physician. Usually one tablet once daily in the evening, with or without food.

Side effects

• May cause headache
• abdominal pain
• constipation
• nausea
• muscle pain or abnormal liver enzymes.
• Seek immediate medical advice if severe muscle pain
• signs of liver problems (yellowing of skin or eyes)
• or allergic reactions occur.

Precautions

• Consult a doctor or pharmacist before use
• especially if you have liver disease
• kidney impairment
• hypothyroidism
• or a history of muscle disorders.
• Avoid grapefruit juice and tell your doctor about all medicines you take
• including amiodarone
• fibrates
• certain antibiotics
• antifungals and HIV protease inhibitors.
• Do not use during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
• Stop use and contact your doctor if unexplained muscle pain
• tenderness or weakness occurs
• particularly with fever or dark
• coloured urine.