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About Etorvas AP 20mg/75mg Capsule

ASPIRIN+ATORVASTATIN is a combination drug of blood thinning agents and cholesterol lowering agents, primarily taken for the prevention of heart attack and stroke. It also lowers the raised level of bad cholesterol (especially who are at high risk of heart diseases). A heart attack generally refers to blocked flow of blood to the heart due to the blockage of arteries. The blockage is most often a build-up of fat, cholesterol and other substances, which form a plaque in the arteries that feed the heart (coronary arteries).

ASPIRIN+ATORVASTATIN is composed of two medicines namely: Atorvastatin and Aspirin. Atorvastatin is a lipid-lowering medication which blocks the enzyme required to make cholesterol in the body. It reduces the bad cholesterol (also known as low-density lipoproteins or LDL), triglycerides (TG) and increases the levels of good cholesterol (also known as high-density lipoproteins or HDL). Aspirin is a blood thinners or anti platelet (anticoagulant) that collectively prevents the formation of clot in the blood vessels. Together ASPIRIN+ATORVASTATIN help to reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, and heart-related chest pain (angina). Additionally it is also given to the patients who had recent heart by pass surgery (CABG) to have control on the level of cholesterol and prevent blood clot.

Uses of Etorvas AP 20mg/75mg Capsule

Prevention of heart attack, Prevention of stroke

Medicinal Benefits of Etorvas AP 20mg/75mg Capsule

ASPIRIN+ATORVASTATIN is composed of two medicines: Atorvastatin and Aspirin. Atorvastatin is a lipid-lowering medication and it blocks the enzyme required to make cholesterol in the body. It reduces the bad cholesterol (low density lipoproteins or LDL), triglycerides (TG) and increases the levels of good cholesterol (high density lipoproteins or HDL). Besides this, Aspirin prevents the formation of clot in the blood vessels. Together ASPIRIN+ATORVASTATIN prevents risk of any heart attack or stroke in future.

Directions for Use

ASPIRIN+ATORVASTATIN should be taken with meal or snack with a glass of water, at the same time every day. Do not crush or chew before swallowing.

Side Effects of Etorvas AP 20mg/75mg Capsule

Like other medicines ASPIRIN+ATORVASTATIN too have some side effects. However, these side effects are temporary and resolve after some times. Most common side effects of ASPIRIN+ATORVASTATIN are bleeding (stomach bleeding, gastrointestinal bleeding, nose bleeding), rash, diarrhoea, stomach ulcer, muscle disease (like myopathy, rhabdomyolysis), and abdominal pain. In rare cases, it can cause bruising (an injury transmitted through unbroken skin to underlying tissue causing rupture of small blood vessels and escape of blood into the tissue with resulting discoloration). It is not necessary for everyone to experience the above side effects. In case of any discomfort, speak with your doctor.

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In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

Let your doctor know if you are highly sensitive to atorvastatin, or aspirin, have any active liver disease, active bleeding issues (like peptic ulcer, brain haemorrhage), pregnant or planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding. The patient should inform the doctor that they are taking ASPIRIN+ATORVASTATIN before any surgery is scheduled or any new medicine is taken. Atorvastatin present in ASPIRIN+ATORVASTATIN is a pregnancy category X drug so it is contraindicated in pregnant women. As it may cause harm to the fetus if administered to a pregnant woman. The risk of muscle disease might increase if ASPIRIN+ATORVASTATIN is taken with an antibiotic (clarithromycin), anti-HIV drugs (ritonavir, lopinavir, darunavir, atazanavir, indinavir), and antifungal (itraconazole). Co-administration with anticoagulants like warfarin may cause gastric bleeding and other bleeding problems. So, if you are using any blood-thinning agents let your doctor know about this. ASPIRIN+ATORVASTATIN contains Atorvastatin which can cause muscle problems like myopathy and rhabdomyolysis. So, any signs of muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness, during the initial months of the treatment should be closely monitored. Patients with active liver disease should use ASPIRIN+ATORVASTATIN with caution. Safety and effectiveness of ASPIRIN+ATORVASTATIN have not been established, so its use should be avoided in paediatric patients or children less than 12 years of age. Discontinuation of ASPIRIN+ATORVASTATIN may lead to the occurrence of cardiovascular events like heart attack, stroke, and angina (heart-related chest pain). Hence, you should consult a doctor before stopping the dose of ASPIRIN+ATORVASTATIN.