When is the best time to take SVT?

SVT should be taken once daily in the evening . Take SVT around the same everyday.

Is SVT available in liquid form?

SVT is available as both a tablet and an oral suspension . Shake the suspension bottle well before each use.

Is SVT safe during pregnancy?

Statins are not recommended during pregnancy due to their teratogenic effects . Because statin therapy is contraindicated during pregnancy, the treatment options for dyslipidemia are limited.

What are the dietary restrictions while taking SVT?

Patients taking statins are frequently advised to avoid eating grapefruit or drinking grapefruit juice . Grapefruit juice raises SVT’s plasma concentrations and increases SVT's cholesterol-lowering effect as well as the risk of side effects.

Why SVT is best taken at night?

SVT is usually best taken at night because morning levels of total cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein are much higher.

Drug Price - SVT 5mg - 10 Tablets (Simvastatin)

Creator: Dr. M. Sree Mohana Preetha
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SVT (Simvastatin) Drug Price and Information

Information Checked by - Dr. M. Sree Mohana Preetha, Pharm D

Further Checked by - Dr. M. Janani Priya, Pharm D

Last Updated on August 08, 2019

Simvastatin (SVT) is an HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor, also known as a "statin", used for lowering high cholesterol and triglycerides in certain patients with appropriate diet. It reduces the risk of cardio vascular diseases, and blood vessels blockage.

The information provided on this page is intended to serve as a comprehensive resource and should not be a substitute to professional medical advice. If you have concerns it is always best to speak with a healthcare professional.

SVT - Elder Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.

SVT Tablet

Generic : Simvastatin

₹ 36

5mg

10 Tablets

Price Updated on August 08, 2019

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When is SVT prescribed?

It is prescribed for -

⇨ High Cholesterol

⇨ Cholesterol

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Last Updated on August 08, 2019