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Simvin 5mg Tablet Substitute

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Verified Ingredients and Effects

Composition:

SIMVASTATIN-5MG

Uses:

Hyperlipidaemia (high cholesterol)

Medicinal Benefits:

Simvin 5mg Tablet contains 'Simvastatin', which belongs to a group of lipid-lowering agents called HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors to lower the increased levels of cholesterol or fat. Simvin 5mg Tablet works by blocking the HMG-CoA reductase enzyme, which is necessary for cholesterol production in the body. Simvin 5mg Tablet helps lower the levels of LDL (bad) cholesterol and triglycerides and raises the levels of HDL (good) cholesterol. Thereby, Simvin 5mg Tablet lowers the blood level of fats and cholesterol and helps prevent a heart attack or stroke. Simvin 5mg Tablet as an adjunct to dietary measures is used to reduce the risk of having a heart event due to cardiovascular diseases, the incidence of non-fatal heart attack or stroke, the need for revascularisation procedures (restoration of blood flow to the heart), people with diabetes, pre-existing heart disease, and peripheral vascular disease.  

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