Alten A 10 Capsule 15's

Alten A 10 Capsule is used for the prevention of heart attack and stroke. A heart attack generally refers to a blocked flow of blood to the heart due to the blockage of the arteries. The blockage is most often a buildup of fat, cholesterol and other substances, which form a plaque in the arteries that feed the heart (coronary arteries).

Alten A 10 Capsule is composed of rosuvastatin and aspirin. This medicine reduces the bad cholesterol (also known as low-density lipoproteins or LDL), and triglycerides (TG). It also collectively prevents the formation of clots in the blood vessels. Together, Alten A 10 Capsule helps to reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, and heart-related chest pain (angina).

In some cases, you may experience headache, ankle swelling (oedema), dark urine, muscle weakness, slow heart rate, dizziness, and nausea. Most of these side effects of Alten A 10 Capsule do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

Take Alten A 10 Capsule with or without food. Your doctor will advise you on how often you take your medicine based on your medical condition. Try not to stop taking this medicine on your own. Do not chew, break, or crush the medicine.

Avoid taking Alten A 10 Capsule if you are allergic to it. Stopping Alten A 10 Capsule abruptly may worsen your condition and increase your risk of future heart attack. Let your doctor know if you have any active liver disease, bleeding issues, muscle problems, are pregnant or planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding. Patients should inform the doctor that they are taking Alten A 10 Capsule before any surgery is scheduled or any new medicine is taken.

Alten A 10 Capsule is used in prevention of heart attack and stroke. The detailed uses of Alten A 10 Capsule are as follows: 

• Cardiovascular Protection: Alten A 10 Capsule is frequently prescribed to prevent blood clots in individuals at high risk of heart attacks or strokes. 
• Anti-inflammatory Effects: Alten A 10 Capsule is known for its ability to reduce inflammation associated with various medical conditions.
• Management of Angina: Alten A 10 Capsule supports the management of angina symptoms by enhancing blood flow and reducing the heart's workload.
• Post-surgical Care: Alten A 10 Capsule is administered after certain surgeries to lower the risk of thromboembolic events, promoting smoother recovery.

• Alten A 10 Capsule can be taken with or without food as advised by your doctor.
• Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication.
• Swallow Alten A 10 Capsule as a whole with a glass of water.
• Do not crush, break, or chew it.

• Alten A 10 Capsule is composed of two medicines: Atorvastatin and Aspirin.
• Atorvastatin is an antilipemic agent (cholesterol-lowering) which works by blocking liver enzymes, causing the liver to make less cholesterol.
• It also lowers the bad cholesterol (low-density lipoprotein or LDL) levels and increases good cholesterol levels (high-density lipoprotein or HDL) in the blood.
• Aspirin is an anti-platelet drug that decreases blood clot's formation by preventing the platelets from clubbing together.
• Alten A 10 Capsule helps in the free flow of blood, thereby preventing a heart attack, stroke and other peripheral vascular diseases.
• Alten A 10 Capsule reduces the risk of coronary events, such as heart attack, stroke and angina (chest pain). 

• 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), are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, or are breastfeeding.
• The patient should inform the doctor that they are taking Alten A 10 Capsule before any surgery is scheduled or any new medicine is taken.
• Atorvastatin present in Alten A 10 Capsule is a pregnancy category X drug so it is contraindicated in pregnant women.
• Alten A 10 Capsule 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.
• Safety and effectiveness of Alten A 10 Capsule have not been established, so its use should be avoided in paediatric patients or children less than 12 years of age.
• Abrupt discontinuation of Alten A 10 Capsule 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 Alten A 10 Capsule .
• Do not drive or operate machinery if you experience dizziness or drowsiness while using Alten A 10 Capsule .
• Please do not consume alcohol since it may worsen the side effects like dizziness and increased blood pressure.