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About Atorec CV 20 Capsule

ATORVASTATIN+CLOPIDOGREL is a combination drug composed of a blood-thinning agent and cholesterol-lowering agent primarily used to prevent heart attack and stroke in the future. It lowers the raised level of cholesterol and fats (triglycerides) in our body. A heart attack occurs when your coronary arteries (blood vessel supplying blood and oxygen to the heart) becomes blocked due to build-up of fats (plaque) including cholesterol. These plaques narrow the arteries, leading to atherosclerosis and coronary artery disease, mainly for most heart attacks.

ATORVASTATIN+CLOPIDOGREL is composed of two medicines, namely: Atorvastatin and Clopidogrel. Atorvastatin is a lipid-lowering medication which blocks the enzyme required to make cholesterol in the body. As a result, it lowers the bad cholesterol (low-density lipoproteins or LDL), triglycerides (TG) and increases the levels of good cholesterol (high-density lipoproteins or HDL). Clopidogrel is a blood thinner (anticoagulant) that collectively prevents a clot in the blood vessels. Together ATORVASTATIN+CLOPIDOGREL reduces the increased levels of bad cholesterol (low-density lipoprotein and triglycerides) and prevents blood clot, thereby reducing the risk of heart attack, stroke and heart-related chest pain (angina).

Uses of Atorec CV 20 Capsule

Hyperlipidemia (Increased cholesterol), Prevention of heart attack, Prevention of stroke

Medicinal Benefits of Atorec CV 20 Capsule

Atorvastatin is a lipid-lowering medication that blocks the enzyme required to make cholesterol in the body. As a result, it lowers the bad cholesterol (low-density lipoproteins or LDL), triglycerides (TG) and increases the levels of good cholesterol (high-density lipoproteins or HDL). Clopidogrel is a blood thinner (anticoagulant) that collectively prevent the formation of a clot in the blood vessels. Together ATORVASTATIN+CLOPIDOGREL reduces the increased levels of bad cholesterol (low-density lipoprotein and triglycerides) and prevents blood clot, thereby reducing the risk of heart attack, stroke and heart-related chest pain (angina).

Directions for Use

ATORVASTATIN+CLOPIDOGREL should not be used unless prescribed by a doctor. Always take ATORVASTATIN+CLOPIDOGREL exactly as your doctor told you. Your doctor will advise you how often you take your tablets on the basis of your medical condition. Swallow ATORVASTATIN+CLOPIDOGREL with a full glass of water. Do not crush or chew before swallowing.

Side Effects of Atorec CV 20 Capsule

Like other medicines, ATORVASTATIN+CLOPIDOGREL to have some side effects. However, these side effects are temporary and resolve after some times. The most common side effects of ATORVASTATIN+CLOPIDOGREL 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 discolouration). It is not necessary for everyone to experience the above side effects. In case of any discomfort, speak with your doctor. If you have any signs of blood clot problems like angina (chest pain), difficulty in breathing, sudden loss of vision, or pain/redness/swelling in an extremity, immediately consult your doctor.

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In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

Let your doctor know if are sensitive to Atorvastatin or clopidogrel, 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 ATORVASTATIN+CLOPIDOGREL before any surgery is scheduled or any new medicine is taken. Atorvastatin present in ATORVASTATIN+CLOPIDOGREL is a pregnancy category X drug, so it is contraindicated in pregnant women. As it may cause harm to the foetus if administered to pregnant women. The risk of muscle disease might increase if ATORVASTATIN+CLOPIDOGREL is taken with an antibiotic (clarithromycin), anti-HIV drugs (ritonavir, lopinavir, darunavir, atazanavir, indinavir) and antifungal (itraconazole). Coadministration with anticoagulant 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. ATORVASTATIN+CLOPIDOGREL contains Atorvastatin which can cause muscle problems like myopathy and rhabdomyolysis. Patients with active liver disease should use ATORVASTATIN+CLOPIDOGREL with caution. Safety and effectiveness of ATORVASTATIN+CLOPIDOGREL have not been established, so its use should be avoided in paediatric patients or children less than 10 years of age. Discontinuation of ATORVASTATIN+CLOPIDOGREL 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 ATORVASTATIN+CLOPIDOGREL.