ATORVASTATIN+ASPIRIN 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 those who are at high risk of heart diseases). A heart attack generally refers to a 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).
ATORVASTATIN+ASPIRIN 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), and triglycerides (TG) and increases the levels of good cholesterol (also known as high-density lipoproteins or HDL). Aspirin is a blood thinner or anti-platelet (anticoagulant) that collectively prevent the formation of clot in the blood vessels. Together ATORVASTATIN+ASPIRIN 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 a recent heart bypass surgery (CABG) to control the level of cholesterol and prevent blood clots.
Your doctor will advise you on how often you take your tablets based on your medical condition. 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 ATORVASTATIN+ASPIRIN do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.
Try not to stop taking this medicine of your own. Stopping ATORVASTATIN+ASPIRIN abruptly may worsen your condition and increase your risk of future heart attack. Let your doctor know if are sensitive to atorvastatin, or aspirin, have any active liver disease, active bleeding issues (like peptic ulcer, brain haemorrhage), muscle problems (myopathy, rhabdomyolysis), are pregnant or planning to become pregnant or breastfeeding. Patients should inform the doctor that they are taking ATORVASTATIN+ASPIRIN before any surgery is scheduled or any new medicine is taken. Atorvastatin present in ATORVASTATIN+ASPIRIN 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. Inform your doctor that you are taking ATORVASTATIN+ASPIRIN if you are going to have any surgery.
Prevention of heart attack and stroke.
ATORVASTATIN+ASPIRIN 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 ATORVASTATIN+ASPIRIN prevents risk of any heart attack or stroke in future.
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 ATORVASTATIN+ASPIRIN before any surgery is scheduled or any new medicine is taken. Atorvastatin present in ATORVASTATIN+ASPIRIN is a pregnancy category X drug so it is contraindicated in pregnant women. ATORVASTATIN+ASPIRIN 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 ATORVASTATIN+ASPIRIN have not been established, so its use should be avoided in paediatric patients or children less than 12 years of age. Abrupt discontinuation of ATORVASTATIN+ASPIRIN 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+ASPIRIN.
Drug-Drug Interaction: ATORVASTATIN+ASPIRIN may interact with antibiotics (clarithromycin), anti-HIV drugs (ritonavir, lopinavir, darunavir, atazanavir, indinavir) and antifungal (itraconazole), blood thinners (warfarin, heparin), anti-arthritis drug (colchicine), heart-related medicine (digoxin), and immune system affecting drug (cyclosporine).
Drug-Food Interaction: Alcoholic beverages and grapefruit or its juice intake should be avoided with ATORVASTATIN+ASPIRIN as it may interact with ATORVASTATIN+ASPIRIN to produce unpleasant side effects.
Drug-Disease Interaction: ATORVASTATIN+ASPIRIN should not be given to the patients with active liver disease, active bleeding issues (like peptic ulcer, brain haemorrhage), muscle problems or musculoskeletal problems (myopathy, rhabdomyolysis), asthma, and purpura (blood leakage under the skin).
ATORVASTATIN+ASPIRIN should not be taken until prescribed if you are taking alcohol. Keep your doctor informed if you drink alcohol. Drinking alcohol with ATORVASTATIN+ASPIRIN may potentiate gastric or stomach bleeding and ulcer symptoms. So, try to avoid or limit consumption of alcoholic beverages while using ATORVASTATIN+ASPIRIN.
ATORVASTATIN+ASPIRIN contains Atorvastatin which is a pregnancy category X medicine. So, it is not recommended for the pregnant mother, or those who are planning to get pregnant. In an extreme case, your doctor will decide whether ATORVASTATIN+ASPIRIN can be given or not.
Take ATORVASTATIN+ASPIRIN only when prescribed, as it is known to pass on in a limited quantity via breast milk to the child. Contact your doctor before using ATORVASTATIN+ASPIRIN.
Drive with caution as, ATORVASTATIN+ASPIRIN can cause blurry vision and may affect your driving ability.
ATORVASTATIN+ASPIRIN to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of liver diseases/conditions. Dose can be adjusted by your doctor.
ATORVASTATIN+ASPIRIN to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of kidney diseases/conditions. Dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.
ATORVASTATIN+ASPIRIN is not recommended for children below the age of 16 years. The safety and effectivenss of ATORVASTATIN+ASPIRIN has not been established in children due to limited testing of this drug on children by competent authorities across the world.
Atherosclerosis occurs when fats, cholesterol and other substances known as plaque deposits on your artery walls that restrict blood flow. This plaque formation triggers blood clot, narrow the arteries size and makes it hardened. This in turn can lead to various heart complications like heart attack, heart-related chest pain (angina) and stroke. However, it can also affect the arteries of body apart from the heart.