Zocor Benefits & Uses

Zocor is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

High Cholesterol (Read More - Home remedies for high cholesterol)

Other Benefits

Zocor Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: High Cholesterol Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 40 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: dose should be given at evening
Geriatric	Disease: High Cholesterol Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 40 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: dose should be given at evening
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: dose should be given at evening
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: dose should be given to 10 years old patients at evening

Zocor Related Warnings

Is the use of Zocor safe for pregnant women?

Zocor should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.

Severe
Is the use of Zocor safe during breastfeeding?

Zocor can cause moderate side effects on breastfeeding women. If you feel its side effects, then stop taking this drug and consult your doctor. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises to do so.

Moderate
What is the effect of Zocor on the Kidneys?

Zocor may cause harmful effects on kidney. if you feel its having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Zocor on the Liver?

Zocor can have moderate side effects on the liver. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.

Moderate
What is the effect of Zocor on the Heart?

Zocor may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Zocor with Other Drugs

Zocor should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Moderate

Niacin

Warfarin

Zocor Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Zocor unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Liver Disease
Kidney Disease
Jaundice
Alcoholism
Trauma

Frequently asked Questions about Zocor

Is this Zocor habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Zocor is addictive.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Zocor since it does not cause drowsiness.

Safe
Is it safe?

Zocor should be used only after doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Zocor cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Zocor Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Zocor

When consumed with certain foods, Zocor may take longer to have an effect. Contact your doctor about this.

Mild
Interaction between Alcohol and Zocor

Taking alcohol with Zocor can be dangerous.

Severe