Side effects of Shujiang

Zocor is a kind of lipid-lowering drug isolated from Aspergillus terrestris Its main function is to treat hypercholesterolemia, and it is a kind of statins In some countries, the common drug form of Shujiangzhi is also known as simvastatin Hypercholesterolemia or hypercholesterolemia is a metabolic disorder with the risk of heart disease, vascular disease, heart attack and stroke Abnormal levels of lipoproteins in the blood can cause high cholesterol in the blood Lipoproteins are blood molecules that transport cholesterol Factors such as genes, diet, hypothyroidism and diabetes can cause lipoprotein imbalance Long term hypercholesterolemia increases the risk of atherosclerosis and coronary artery disease, and further development can lead to heart attack and stroke Shujiangzhi can reduce the level of total cholesterol and LDL in blood LDL is known to be more dangerous than HDL The role of the latter is to remove cholesterol from the blood, so it is considered a protective lipoprotein Because LDF transports cholesterol in the blood, too much of it can also lead to an increase in total cholesterol in the blood, Statins reduce blood cholesterol levels by preventing the liver from secreting cholesterol The drug prevents liver enzyme activity called HMG CoA reductase This enzyme is very important for the liver to produce cholesterol In addition, reducing the amount of low-density fat white in the blood can also reduce the amount of cholesterol secretion and reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease Mild side effects of Shujiang include diarrhea, constipation, nausea, stomach pain, abdominal distention and heartburn Although these side effects are not serious, anyone who has these symptoms should inform the doctor in time to avoid more serious problems Potential serious side effects include fever, flu symptoms, dark urine, muscle pain and weakness These symptoms indicate the existence of kidney disease, if not treated in time, it may lead to renal failure If these symptoms occur, emergency treatment should be taken People taking this drug must avoid grapefruit and grapefruit products because of the risk of interaction Alcohol should also be avoided and consumption of high-fat or cholesterol foods reduced to a minimum In addition, niacin, warfarin and some antibiotics and antifungal drugs should also be avoided, because they all have potential dangerous drug reactions Since so many drugs can interact with Shujiang to produce side effects, it is best to consult a doctor before using this drug This cholesterol lowering drug can lead to poisoning in patients with diabetes, hypothyroidism, kidney disease or muscle disease Therefore, the doctor should be informed of these conditions before prescribing In addition, there is a risk of birth defects from taking the drug during pregnancy, so pregnant women and women planning to have a pregnancy should avoid using sulpiride.