Survive Plus 10/10mg Tablet 7 ‘S
Description
- Survive Plus 10/10mg Tablet 7 ‘S is a lipid modifying agent.
- Survive Plus 10/10mg Tablet 7 ‘S is prescribed for the treatment of Hypercholestrolemia.
- Survive Plus 10/10mg Tablet 7 ‘S contains Simvastatin and Ezetimibe.
- Survive Plus 10/10mg Tablet 7 ‘S is to be taken orally (via mouth) with or without food.
- Survive Plus 10/10mg Tablet 7 ‘S is not prescribed for children.
- Survive Plus 10/10mg Tablet 7 ‘S is available in tablet form.
Description
About
Survive Plus 10/10mg Tablet 7 ‘S is prescribed to patients who have a higher level of cholesterol in their body than normal.Cholesterol in high amounts can leads to the narrowing of blood vessels as it tends to stick to the walls of the vessel.This behavior in turn increases the likelihood of the patient suffering through a heart attack,stroke and high blood pressure along with various other ailments.
Survive Plus 10/10mg Tablet 7 ‘S consists of two different chemical groups that work together to lower increased cholesterol levels efficiently and in a short duration of time.One of the drugs,belongs to a group of chemicals known as statins (HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors).This family of chemicals,work by reducing the amount of cholesterol produced by the liver thereby,preventing excess cholesterol to narrow/block blood vessels by accumulating at the walls of these vessels.Ezetimibe is the other chemical group that allows selective absorption of cholesterol thereby decreasing the amount of cholesterol absorbed by the body
A tablet per day is prescribed to the patient,the dosage may be altered later on in the treatment depending upon the patient’s response to the drug and any adverse effects experienced by the patient.Survive Plus 10/10mg Tablet 7 ‘S is not safe to be given to children under the age of 7 nor to pregnant and lactating mothers.If the patient conceives while undergoing treatment with Survive Plus 10/10mg Tablet 7 ‘S,it is advised that she immediately consults a doctor.
It may take up to 3-4 weeks to reap the entire benefits of the drug therefore,It is advised to not stop treatment abruptly once the patient feels better (usually after a few days) without consulting a doctor as the risk of heart failure and stroke is significantly increased without the drug.If you miss a dose of the medication, make sure you take it as soon as possible on that same day. If you don’t remember you missed the dose until the next day, do not double the dose and take your medication as per schedule as that may lead to serious adverse effects.If this happens very often, try setting an alarm as a reminder.
While undergoing treatment with Survive Plus 10/10mg Tablet 7 ‘S the doctor will periodically prescribe lab tests to monitor the patient’s liver and kidney functions.Common side effects such as headaches,fatigue and stomach problems tend to resolve on their own in a few days time.If patients are ingesting antacids along with Survive Plus 10/10mg Tablet 7 ‘S it is advised that there be a minimum of a 2 hour gap between the two drugs.
Indications
Survive Plus 10/10mg Tablet 7 ‘S can be used to treat:
- Hypercholesterolemia
- Hyperlipidemia
- Mixed dyslipidemia
- Familial homozygous hypercholesterolemia
- To slow progression of atherosclerosis
How Does Survive Plus 10/10mg Tablet 7 ‘S Work
Survive Plus 10/10mg Tablet 7 ‘S consists of two different chemical groups that work together to lower increased cholesterol levels efficiently and in a short duration of time.One of the drugs,belongs to a group of chemicals known as statins (HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors).This family of chemicals,work by reducing the amount of cholesterol produced by the liver thereby,preventing excess cholesterol to narrow/block blood vessels by accumulating at the walls of these vessels.Ezetimibe is the other chemical group that allows selective absorption of cholesterol thereby decreasing the amount of cholesterol absorbed by the body
How To Use Survive Plus 10/10mg Tablet 7 ‘S
Survive Plus 10/10mg Tablet 7 ‘S is commonly,prescribed to be taken orally (by mouth),once daily either with or without food.It may take up to 3-4 weeks to reap the entire benefits of the drug therefore,It is advised to not stop treatment abruptly once the patient feels better (usually after a few days) without consulting a doctor as the risk of heart failure and stroke is significantly increased without the drug.
If you miss a dose of the medication, make sure you take it as soon as possible on that same day. If you don’t remember you missed the dose until the next day, do not double the dose and take your medication as per schedule as that may lead to serious adverse effects.If this happens very often, try setting an alarm as a reminder.
Dosage
Adult Dosage
A tablet a day is prescribed to be taken daily an hour before meal time.Dosage may vary depending upon the patient’s illness.
Child Dosage
A tablet a day is commonly prescribed to children aged 7 years and older.If a patient is unable to swallow a capsule,then an alternate method of ingesting the drug is explained by the doctor.Survive Plus 10/10mg Tablet 7 ‘S is not prescribed to patients aged 6 and below.
Elderly Dosage
The dosage for patients aged 65 years and older is mostly the same as the adult dosage with some alterations for patients with underlying medical conditions especially renal (kidney) and hepatic (liver) diseases.
Pregnancy Use And Lactation
Survive Plus 10/10mg Tablet 7 ‘S is not to be taken or prescribed to expecting and lactating mothers as it may have fatal consequences for the unborn child.If you are taking the drug and become pregnant,inform your doctor immediately.Small amounts of this drug can be transferred to the child through breast milk and thus this Survive Plus 10/10mg Tablet 7 ‘S isn’t recommended to lactating mothers.If you are planning to conceive and are taking Survive Plus 10/10mg Tablet 7 ‘S as treatment, then refer to the doctor.The physician is likely to change your medicine and dosage.
Contraindications
Please tell your doctor if you have a history of any of the following before using Survive Plus 10/10mg Tablet 7 ‘S:
- Severe renal (kidney) impairment
- Active liver disease (elevated levels of serum transaminases)
- Myopathy or predisposing to renal failure secondary to rhabdomyolysis
- Hypothyroidism
- History of hereditary muscle disorders
- History of muscle toxicity with a statin or fibrate
- Alcohol abuse
- Seizures
- Pregnancy
- Breastfeeding
Precautions
Please tell your doctor about any of the following conditions before using Survive Plus 10/10mg Tablet 7 ‘S
- Severe hepatic impairment,
- History of liver disease.
- Elderly (more than 70 years)
- Interstitial lung disease
- Diabetes.
Doctors will periodically monitor the patient’s liver and kidney function;and advise patients to report unexplained muscle weakness or pain while undergoing treatment with Survive Plus 10/10mg Tablet 7 ‘S.
Interactions With Other Medication
Please tell your doctor about the use of the following before using Survive Plus 10/10mg Tablet 7 ‘S:
- Gemfibrozil
- Fibrates
- Nicotinic acid
- Cyclosporin (immunosuppressant drug)
- Azole antifungals
- Protease inhibitors (antiviral drug)
- Macrolides
- Warfarin (anticoagulant)
- Antacids
- Oral contraceptives
- Ezetimibe
- Vit K antagonists
- Eltrombopag
- Simeprevir
- Grapefruit
- Multivitamins (Vitamin B)
Adverse Effects
Like most medicines, Survive Plus 10/10mg Tablet 7 ‘S has certain side effects which include:
Common Adverse Effects
These effects are mild and tend to resolve on their own in a couple of days.
- Muscle aches and pains
- Headaches
- Stomach pain
- Fatigue
Rare Adverse Effects
If any of the following adverse effects are seen or felt,the patient is advised to immediately contact their doctor.
- Foamy urine
- Change in amount of urine
- Muscle weakness
- Yellowing of skin/eyes
- Persistent nausea/vomiting
- Memory loss
How To Cope With Some Of The Adverse Effects
- Feeling or being sick (nausea or vomiting) or diarrhoea -Avoid eating rich or spicy food. It might help to take medication after food. If you’re being sick, try drinking small, frequent sips of water. If you have diarrhoea, replenish with plenty of water or other fluids.
- Headaches– In which case make sure you rest and drink plenty of fluids. Avoid the use of alcohol. Take a prescribed painkiller. Consult your doctor if the headaches last longer than a week or are severe.
- Fatigue – Patients are advised to have a healthy diet with a healthy balance of fruits and vegetables to help reduce fatigue in patients.Any and all unnecessary activities are advised to be cancelled for a few days so patients can rest.
- Muscular Aches And Pains- A hot or cold compress can be placed at the area of discomfort to bring relief;an over the counter pain reliever such as paracetamol or ibuprofen can be ingested to bring ease as well. Avoid high intensity exercise while suffering from muscular pain.
Key Facts About Survive Plus 10/10mg Tablet 7 ‘S
- Survive Plus 10/10mg Tablet 7 ‘S is used to lower raised cholesterol levels
- Survive Plus 10/10mg Tablet 7 ‘S is safe to be prescribed to patients aged 7 to 70
- Survive Plus 10/10mg Tablet 7 ‘S’s common side effects such as headache,dizziness and fatigue resolve on their own in a few days time
- Kidney and liver function tests are done periodically during treatment with Survive Plus 10/10mg Tablet 7 ‘S
- Survive Plus 10/10mg Tablet 7 ‘S is not safe to be prescribed to pregnant and lactating women
- Dietary changes along with Survive Plus 10/10mg Tablet 7 ‘S is essential to lower cholesterol levels in the body.
FAQS
#1.WHAT IS GOOD CHOLESTEROL AND WHY IS IT IMPORTANT?
In the human body there are two different types of cholesterol;HDL (high density lipoprotein) and LDL (low density lipoprotein).HDL is considered good cholesterol as it takes cholesterol to the liver rather than in then allow it to stay in the blood vessels where it can attach to walls of the vessels and narrow the blood vessels causing atherosclerosis.
#2.CAN I TAKE Survive Plus 10/10mg Tablet 7 ‘S DURING MY PREGNANCY?
No.This medication has been known to cause harm to the fetus and cause complications during your pregnancy. Hence, it is advised to consult your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant or may think you are pregnant.
#3.WHAT IF I TAKE TOO MUCH OF Survive Plus 10/10mg Tablet 7 ‘S?
In case of too much consumption by accident, kindly contact your doctor or nearby hospital straight away. The amount of medication that can result in severe side effects varies from person to person. An overdose results in slowing down of heart rate and difficulty breathing accompanied by dizziness and fainting spells.
#4.WHAT IF I FORGET TO TAKE THE Survive Plus 10/10mg Tablet 7 ‘S?
If you miss a dose of the medication, make sure you take it as soon as possible on that same day. If you don’t remember you missed the dose until the next day, do not double the dose and take your medication as per schedule as that will lead to serious adverse effects. If this happens very often, try setting an alarm as a reminder.
#5.CAN LIFESTYLE CHANGES HELP ME WITH MY CONDITION?
Yes.Along with Survive Plus 10/10mg Tablet 7 ‘S it is essential that patients adopt certain healthy lifestyle changes in order to help with high cholesterol levels.These include quitting smoking, avoiding alcohol, eating a wholesome diet consisting of fresh vegetables and fruits with the cut down of salt, and incorporating physical activity (minimum of 30 minutes) in your daily routine.
#6.HOW DOES Survive Plus 10/10mg Tablet 7 ‘S WORK?
Survive Plus 10/10mg Tablet 7 ‘S consists of two different chemical groups that work together to lower increased cholesterol levels efficiently and in a short duration of time.One of the drugs,belongs to a group of chemicals known as statins (HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors).This family of chemicals,work by reducing the amount of cholesterol produced by the liver thereby,preventing excess cholesterol to narrow/block blood vessels by accumulating at the walls of these vessels.Ezetimibe is the other chemical group that allows selective absorption of cholesterol thereby decreasing the amount of cholesterol absorbed by the body
#7.CAN I CONSUME ALCOHOL WITH Survive Plus 10/10mg Tablet 7 ‘S?
Alcohol increases the risk of liver damage and is therefore not advised to be taken during treatment with Survive Plus 10/10mg Tablet 7 ‘S.
#8.WHAT LAB TESTS WILL BE PRESCRIBED WHILE TREATMENT WITH Survive Plus 10/10mg Tablet 7 ‘S AND HOW OFTEN?
Kidney and liver function tests are advised to be done periodically.As long term treatment with Survive Plus 10/10mg Tablet 7 ‘S may lead to kidney and liver impairment.
#9.WHAT ARE COMMON SIDE EFFECTS CAUSED BY Survive Plus 10/10mg Tablet 7 ‘S?
- Muscles aches and pain
- Headaches
- Stomach pain
- Fatigue
#10.IS Survive Plus 10/10mg Tablet 7 ‘S SAFE TO GIVE TO ELDERLY PATIENTS?
The dosage for patients aged 65 years and older is mostly the same as the adult dosage with some alterations for patients with underlying medical conditions especially renal (kidney) and hepatic (liver) diseases.
Additional information
| Type | Tablet |
|---|---|
| Feature | 10/10mg |
| Unit | 'S |
| Formula | Simvastatin |
| Composition | Simvastatin 10 mg + Ezetimibe 10 mg |
| Brand | Open |
| Prescription Required | Yes |



