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    RiteMED Simvastatin is an antihyperlipidemic drug used to treat hyperlipidemia, coronary heart disease, and hypercholesterolemia. It comes as 20 mg and 40 mg tablets. The recommended dosage for coronary heart disease is 20 mg daily, increasing up to 80 mg daily. For hyperlipidemia, the initial dose is 20 mg daily. For homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia, the initial dose is 40-80 mg daily. Lower initial doses are recommended for renal insufficiency. It is packaged in boxes of 30 tablets of either 20 mg or 40 mg strength.

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    RiteMED Simvastatin is an antihyperlipidemic drug used to treat hyperlipidemia, coronary heart disease, and hypercholesterolemia. It comes as 20 mg and 40 mg tablets. The recommended dosage for coronary heart disease is 20 mg daily, increasing up to 80 mg daily. For hyperlipidemia, the initial dose is 20 mg daily. For homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia, the initial dose is 40-80 mg daily. Lower initial doses are recommended for renal insufficiency. It is packaged in boxes of 30 tablets of either 20 mg or 40 mg strength.

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    RiteMED Simvastatin is an antihyperlipidemic drug used to treat hyperlipidemia, coronary heart disease, and hypercholesterolemia. It comes as 20 mg and 40 mg tablets. The recommended dosage for coronary heart disease is 20 mg daily, increasing up to 80 mg daily. For hyperlipidemia, the initial dose is 20 mg daily. For homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia, the initial dose is 40-80 mg daily. Lower initial doses are recommended for renal insufficiency. It is packaged in boxes of 30 tablets of either 20 mg or 40 mg strength.

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    RiteMED Simvastatin is an antihyperlipidemic drug used to treat hyperlipidemia, coronary heart disease, and hypercholesterolemia. It comes as 20 mg and 40 mg tablets. The recommended dosage for coronary heart disease is 20 mg daily, increasing up to 80 mg daily. For hyperlipidemia, the initial dose is 20 mg daily. For homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia, the initial dose is 40-80 mg daily. Lower initial doses are recommended for renal insufficiency. It is packaged in boxes of 30 tablets of either 20 mg or 40 mg strength.

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    RiteMED SIMVASTATIN

    THERAPEUTIC CATEGORY Antihyperlipidemic PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

    Simvastatin 20 mg Tablet Off-white, odd-shaped, filmcoated tablet, plain on both sides. Simvastatin 40 mg Tablet Off-white, elliptical-shaped, film-coated tablet, plain on both sides

    INDICATION It is used in patients with hyperlipidemia, coronary heart disease and hypercholesterolemia to decrease the risk of fatal and non-fatal myocardial infarction and decrease the incidence of stroke and transient ischemic attacks. RECOMMENDED DOSAGE Coronary Heart Disease Initial Dose: 20 mg once daily at bedtime - May be increased at intervals of not less than 4 weeks to a maximum of 80 mg once daily given as a single dose at bedtime. Hyperlipidemia Initial Dose: 20 mg once daily at bedtime - Patients who require only a moderate reduction of LDLC may be started at 10 mg once daily at bedtime. Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia 1

    Initial Dose: 40 mg once daily at bedtime or 80 mg/day in 3 divided doses of 20 mg, 20mg and 40 mg given in the morning, afternoon and evening, respectively. Renal Insufficiency Initial Dose: 5 mg once daily at bedtime with close monitoring - Initiating therapy in patients with severe renal insufficiency (creatinine clearance <30 mL/min) at a dose above 10 mg/day should be considered carefully and implemented cautiously. - Dose modification should not be necessary in patients with mild to moderate renal impairment because simvastatin does not undergo substantial renal excretion. Or, as prescribed by a physician. PACKAGING PRESENTATION

    Simvastatin 20 mg Tablet Box of 30s (in blister foil) Simvastatin 40 mg Tablet Box of 30s (in blister foil)

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