Deplatt AV 40 Capsule Substitute
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Composition:
ATORVASTATIN-40MG + 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 Deplatt AV 40 Capsule 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, Deplatt AV 40 Capsule 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 Deplatt AV 40 Capsule 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 Deplatt AV 40 Capsule .
No. Deplatt AV 40 Capsule 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 Deplatt AV 40 Capsule .
Yes, prolonged use of Deplatt AV 40 Capsule may cause muscle diseases like myopathy and rhabdomyolysis. So if you feel any musculoskeletal pain after taking Deplatt AV 40 Capsule consult your doctor about this issue.
Do not drink grapefruit juice while taking Deplatt AV 40 Capsule . Grapefruit juice may increase the blood-thinning effect of your medicine.
Drinking alcohol with Deplatt AV 40 Capsule may damage your liver and increase liver enzymes like transaminase. So, Deplatt AV 40 Capsule should be used with caution who consume alcohol and/or have past history of liver disease.
If you accidentally take an overdose of Deplatt AV 40 Capsule 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.