Atorvatin CL 10/75 Tablet 10's Substitute
Composition:
ATORVASTATIN-10MG + CLOPIDOGREL-75MG
Uses:
Hyperlipidemia (Increased cholesterol), Prevention of heart attack, Prevention of stroke.
Medicinal Benefits:
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) and triglycerides (TG) and increases the levels of good cholesterol (high-density lipoproteins or HDL). Clopidogrel is a blood thinner (anticoagulant) that collectively prevents clot formation in the blood vessels. Together Atorvatin CL 10/75 Tablet 10's reduces the increased levels of bad cholesterol (low-density lipoprotein and triglycerides) and prevents blood clots, thereby reducing the risk of heart attack, stroke and heart-related chest pain (angina).
Yes, Atorvatin CL 10/75 Tablet 10's contains clopidogrel which prevents blood clotting. It works by preventing platelets (a type of blood cell) from sticking together and forming clots which in turn prevents the risk of heart attack and stroke.
Yes, taking Atorvatin CL 10/75 Tablet 10's can increase the risk of bleeding as it contains aspirin and clopidogrel which belongs to a class of blood-thinning agents. So, please be very cautious while shaving, cutting fingernails or toenails, or using sharp objects to avoid any bleeding. Let your doctor know before going any surgical procedure, that you are taking Atorvatin CL 10/75 Tablet 10's.
No. Atorvatin CL 10/75 Tablet 10's contains Atorvastatin which is pregnancy category X medicine and can cause harm to both pregnant mother and unborn baby. Even if you are planning for pregnancy tell your doctor that you are using Atorvatin CL 10/75 Tablet 10's.
Yes, prolonged use of Atorvatin CL 10/75 Tablet 10's may cause muscle diseases like myopathy and rhabdomyolysis. So if you feel any musculoskeletal pain after taking Atorvatin CL 10/75 Tablet 10's consult your doctor about this issue.
Do not drink grapefruit juice while taking Atorvatin CL 10/75 Tablet 10's. Grapefruit juice may increase the blood-thinning effect of your medicine.
Drinking alcohol with Atorvatin CL 10/75 Tablet 10's may damage your liver and increase liver enzymes like transaminase. So, Atorvatin CL 10/75 Tablet 10's should be used with caution who consume alcohol and/or have past history of liver disease.
If you accidentally take an overdose of Atorvatin CL 10/75 Tablet 10's you may have liver problems (increased secretion of liver enzymes) and bleeding complications. If problems persist you should immediately go to the nearby clinic or hospital.
You should have a total lipid profile (TG, HDL, LDL, VLDL, TC) and Blood coagulation tests like Complete blood count (CBC), Factor V assay, Fibrinogen Test, Prothrombin time (PT or PT-INR), Platelet count, Thrombin time and Bleeding time to analyze your blood clot timing and cholesterol level.