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Here is the some steps to help you to save money on Mint-Simvastatin purchase.


Read drug prescription

It is very important to know about what medicine is given by the doctor, for what condition, and when it needs to be taken in what dose. This information given by the doctor is called Prescription. The patients should be familiar with the medicine prescription, and the details about the medicine before purchasing it and using it. Some medications need not be prescribed by healthcare practitioners and can be purchased and used without prescription by the patients; these are called over-the-counter medications. Read the drug prescription information of Mint-Simvastatin before taking it.

What is Mint-Simvastatin

Mint-Simvastatin is in a group of drugs called HMG CoA reductase inhibitors, or "statins." Mint-Simvastatin reduces levels of "bad" cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood, while increasing levels of "good" cholesterol (high-density lipoprotein, or HDL).
Mint-Simvastatin is used to lower cholesterol and triglycerides (types of fat) in the blood.
Mint-Simvastatin is also used to lower the risk of stroke, heart attack, and other heart complications in people with diabetes, coronary heart disease, or other risk factors.
Mint-Simvastatin is used in adults and children who are at least 10 years old.
Mint-Simvastatin may also be used for purposes not listed in Mint-Simvastatin guide.

Mint-Simvastatin side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
In rare cases, Mint-Simvastatin can cause a condition that results in the breakdown of skeletal muscle tissue, leading to kidney failure. Call your doctor right away if you have unexplained muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness especially if you also have fever, unusual tiredness, and dark colored urine.
Also call your doctor at once if you have:

Common side effects may include:

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
See also: Side effects (in more detail)
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Mint-Simvastatin dosing

Usual Adult Dose for Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease:

Usual dosage range: 5 to 40 mg orally once a day in the evening
Patients with CHD or at high risk of CHD:
Initial dose: 10 to 20 mg orally once a day in the evening started simultaneously with diet and exercise
Patients at high risk for a CHD event due to existing CHD, diabetes, peripheral vascular disease, history of stroke or other cerebrovascular disease:
Initial dose: 40 mg orally once a day in the evening
Comments:
-Therapy should be individualized according to patient response.
-Lipid determinations should be performed after 4 weeks of therapy and periodically thereafter.
-Due to the increased risk of myopathy, particularly during the first year of treatment, use of the 80 mg dose should be restricted to patients who have been taking 80 mg for 12 months or more without evidence of muscle toxicity.

Usual Adult Dose for Cardiovascular Risk Reduction:

Usual dosage range: 5 to 40 mg orally once a day in the evening
Patients with CHD or at high risk of CHD:
Initial dose: 10 to 20 mg orally once a day in the evening started simultaneously with diet and exercise
Patients at high risk for a CHD event due to existing CHD, diabetes, peripheral vascular disease, history of stroke or other cerebrovascular disease:
Initial dose: 40 mg orally once a day in the evening
Comments:
-Therapy should be individualized according to patient response.
-Lipid determinations should be performed after 4 weeks of therapy and periodically thereafter.
-Due to the increased risk of myopathy (including rhabdomyolysis), particularly during the first year of treatment, use of the 80 mg dose should be restricted to patients who have been taking 80 mg for 12 months or more without evidence of muscle toxicity.

Usual Adult Dose for Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia:

Recommended dose: 40 mg orally once a day in the evening
Comments:
-Simvastatin should be used as an adjunct to other lipid-lowering treatments or alone if such treatments are unavailable.

Usual Pediatric Dose for Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia:

Less than 10 years: Not recommended
10 years or older:
Initial dose: 10 mg orally once a day in the evening
Maintenance dose: 10 to 40 mg orally once a day in the evening
Maximum dose: 40 mg orally once a day in the evening
Comments:
-Doses should be individualized according to the goal of therapy.
-Dose adjustments should be made at intervals of 4 weeks or more.
-Prior to treatment initiation patients should be placed on a standard cholesterol lowering diet, which should continue during treatment.
Approved indication:
-As an adjunct to diet to reduce total-C, LDL-C, and Apo B levels in adolescent boys and girls who are at least one year postmenarche, 10 to 17 years of age, with HeFH, if after an adequate trial of diet therapy the following findings are present:
1. LDL cholesterol remains 190 mg/dL or greater; or
2. LDL cholesterol remains 160 mg/dL or greater and there is a positive family history of premature cardiovascular disease (CVD) or two or more other CVD risk factors are present in the adolescent patient. The minimum goal of treatment in pediatric and adolescent patients is to achieve a mean LDL-C less than 130 mg/dL.
-The optimal age at which to initiate lipid-lowering therapy to decrease the risk of symptomatic adulthood CAD has not been determined.

Select the most affordable brand or generic drug

Generic drug is the basic drug with an active substance in it, and the name of the generic drug is same as active substance most of the times. Like Acetaminophen/Paracetemol is Generic name and it has different brand names like Tylenol, Acimol, Crocin, Calpol etc. All these Brand names contain the same Paracetemol, but the medications are manufactured by different companies, so the different brand names. Generic drug is always cheaper and affordable, and it can be replaced in place of brand name drug prescribed by the healthcare practitioner. The Generic medicine has same properties as branded medicine in terms of uses, indications, doses, side effects, so no need to worry on that. Just select the most affordable generic or branded medicine.

StrengthQuantityPrice, USDCountry
Afordel 20 mg x 150's $0.29
Afordel 40 mg x 150's $0.37
Afordel film-coated tab 20 mg 150's $46.58Merck
Afordel film-coated tab 40 mg 150's $61.89Merck
Afordel film-coated tab 40 mg 30's $12.38Merck
Astin CV 10mg/75mg Tablet $0.16Micro Labs Ltd
40 mg x 10's $2.21
Astin 40mg Tablet $0.26Micro Labs Ltd
ASTIN 80 MG TABLET 1 strip(s) (10 tablets each) $4.44Micro Labs Ltd
Astin 5mg Tablet $0.07Micro Labs Ltd
Astin 10mg TAB / 10 $1.12
Lipix 20 mg x 10's $3.00
Lipix 20 mg x 30's $7.20
20 mg x 10's $1.79
LOCHOL tab 20 mg x 10's $1.79Micro Labs
Lochol 20mg TAB / 10 $1.79
Lochol 10mg Tablet $0.04Micro Labs Ltd
LOCHOL 10MG TABLET 1 strip(s) (10 tablets each) $0.36Micro Labs Ltd
Lochol 20 mg x 30's $9.00
Lochol 40 mg x 30's $12.00
Lochol 80 mg x 30's $17.40
10 mg10 Tablet$1.16
Simlip FC 20 mg Tablet $0.21
Simlip FC 10 mg Tablet $0.12
10 mg x 10's $1.54
SIMVOTIN 10 MG TABLET 1 strip(s) (10 tablets each) $2.06Ranbaxy Laboratories Ltd
SIMVOTIN Capsule/ Tablet / 20mg (10 units) $2.59Ranbaxy
SIMVOTIN 40 MG TABLET 1 strip(s) (10 tablets each) $5.63Ranbaxy Laboratories Ltd
Simvotin 5mg FC-TAB / 10 $1.14
Sinova 10 mg x 20's $11.10
Sinova 5 mg x 20's $6.07
Stavid FC tab 20 mg 100's $30.00Hovid
Stavid 20 mg x 100's $32.00
Vivastin 10 mg x 30's $6.30
Vivastin 20 mg x 30's $7.56
Vivastin 40 mg x 30's $7.92
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References

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Mint-Simvastatin - Frequently asked Questions

Can Mint-Simvastatin be stopped immediately or do I have to stop the consumption gradually to ween off?

In some cases, it always advisable to stop the intake of some medicines gradually because of the rebound effect of the medicine.

It's wise to get in touch with your doctor as a professional advice is needed in this case regarding your health, medications and further recommendation to give you a stable health condition.

What other drugs will affect Mint-Simvastatin?

Many drugs can interact with Mint-Simvastatin. Not all possible interactions are listed here. Tell your doctor about all your medications and any you start or stop using during treatment with Mint-Simvastatin, especially:

This list is not complete and many other drugs can interact with Mint-Simvastatin. This includes prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Give a list of all your medicines to any healthcare provider who treats you.

Who should not take Mint-Simvastatin?

You should not take Mint-Simvastatin if you are allergic to it, if you are pregnant or breast-feeding, or if you have active liver disease.

The following drugs can increase your risk of serious muscle problems if you take them together with Mint-Simvastatin. These drugs should not be used while you are taking Mint-Simvastatin:

Before you start taking Mint-Simvastatin, tell your doctor if you are already using any of these other medicines:

To make sure Mint-Simvastatin is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:

Mint-Simvastatin can cause a condition that results in the breakdown of skeletal muscle tissue, leading to kidney failure. This condition may be more likely to occur in older adults and in people who have kidney disease or poorly controlled hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid).

FDA pregnancy category X. This medicine can harm an unborn baby or cause birth defects. Do not take Mint-Simvastatin if you are pregnant. Stop taking this medication and tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant. Use effective birth control to avoid pregnancy while you are taking Mint-Simvastatin.

Mint-Simvastatin may pass into breast milk and could harm a nursing baby. Do not breast-feed while you are taking Mint-Simvastatin.

How should I take Mint-Simvastatin?

Follow all directions on your prescription label. Never take this medicine in larger amounts, or for longer than prescribed. Taking too much of this medication may cause serious or life-threatening side effects.

Mint-Simvastatin is usually taken at bedtime or with an evening meal. If you take Mint-Simvastatin more than once daily, take it with meals. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose to make sure you get the best results.

While using Mint-Simvastatin, you may need frequent blood tests at your doctor's office.

You may need to take Mint-Simvastatin on a long-term basis for the treatment of high cholesterol. You may need to stop using Mint-Simvastatin for a short time if you have surgery or a medical emergency. Do not stop taking this medicine unless your doctor tells you to.

Mint-Simvastatin is only part of a complete program of treatment that also includes diet, exercise, and weight control. Follow your diet, medication, and exercise routines very closely.

Store at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and light.

Can Mint-Simvastatin be taken or consumed while pregnant?

Please visit your doctor for a recommendation as such case requires special attention.

Can Mint-Simvastatin be taken for nursing mothers or during breastfeeding?

Kindly explain your state and condition to your doctor and seek medical advice from an expert.

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The information was verified by Dr. Vishal Pawar, MD Pharmacology