Atorvastatin 10 mg + Aspirin 75 mg Capsules
Atorvastatin+Aspirin is mainly used for decreasing the chances of heart attack and stroke. It also helps to decrease the high level of bad cholesterol. A heart attack mainly refers to stopping the flow of blood to the heart because of the blockage of arteries. The blockage is mainly often a build-up of fat, cholesterol, and other substances, which form a plaque in the arteries that feed the heart.
Atorvastatin+Aspirin is composed of two drugs namely: Atorvastatin and Aspirin. Atorvastatin is a lipid-lowering medication that stops the enzyme needed to make cholesterol in the body. It helps to decrease the bad cholesterol (also known as low-density lipoproteins or LDL), and triglycerides (TG). These drugs help to boost the levels of good cholesterol (also known as high-density lipoproteins or HDL). Aspirin is a blood thinner or anti-platelet medicine that collectively stops the occurrence of clots in the blood vessels. Mixture of Atorvastatin+Aspirin helps to reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, and heart-related chest pain (angina). Moreover, these capsules are also given to patients who had a recent heart bypass surgery (CABG) to maintain the level of cholesterol and stop the formation of blood clots.
Medical Benefits of Atorvastatin+Aspirin
Atorvastatin+Aspirin is made up of two drugs: Atorvastatin and Aspirin. Atorvastatin is a lipid-lowering medicine and this helps to block the enzyme needed to make cholesterol in the body. This medicine helps to reduce bad cholesterol (low-density lipoproteins or LDL) and triglycerides (TG) and boost the number of good cholesterol (high-density lipoproteins or HDL). Along with this, Aspirin stops the formation of clots in the blood vessels. A combination of Atorvastatin and Aspirin stops the risk of any heart attack or stroke in the future.
How Atorvastatin + Aspirin works
Atorvastatin + Aspirin is a mixture of two elements: Atorvastatin and Aspirin, which stops the chances of heart attack and stroke. It helps to reduce the formation of bad cholesterol in the body and also helps in the formation of good cholesterol which the body requires.
Side Effects of Atorvastatin + Aspirin
- Headache
- Ankle swellingÂ
- Dark urine
- Muscle weakness
- Slow heart rate
- Dizziness
- Nausea
Precautions
Before taking this medicine, the person should ask about the following health conditions with their healthcare professional.
- Before taking this medicine, the person should consult Allergies and kidney/Liver disorder with your doctor.
- If you are pregnant or planning for a baby consult your health professionals if you are taking these capsules.
- Avoid taking these capsules if you are a breastfeeding mother because some amount of the drug can pass through breast milk which is not good for your child.
- Avoid consumption of alcohol while your treatment is not completed. Alcohol can make drugs ineffective.Â
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Ques: What is the purpose of taking atorvastatin and aspirin together?
The mixture of atorvastatin and aspirin is mainly prescribed for patients who are at a high risk of developing cardiovascular disease. Atorvastatin helps to lower cholesterol levels in the blood while aspirin helps to prevent blood clots and reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke.
Ques: How should I take atorvastatin and aspirin?
It is essential to follow your doctor’s instructions while taking atorvastatin and aspirin medicine. Mainly, atorvastatin is taken once a day with or without food, while aspirin is usually taken once or twice a day with food.