Atrovastatin and Clopidogrel Capsules

Atrovastatin and Clopidogrel Capsules

Atorvastatin and clopidogrel are used together to prevent heart attacks and strokes, referred to as atorvastatin-clopidogrel. Patients who have suffered from a heart attack (myocardial infarction) or stroke are frequently treated with atorvastatin-clopidogrel. Atorvastatin and clopidogrel work together in managing inflammation, cholesterol levels, and other aspects of cardiovascular risk.

What are the primary indications for Atorvastatin with Clopidogrel Capsules?

Atorvastatin and clopidogrel may be used together when a patient with cardiovascular disease requires both antiplatelet and cholesterol-lowering therapy. In addition to clopidogrel preventing platelets from aggregating in the blood, this minimizes the chance of a fatal blood clot forming. A physician may suggest this approach for patients who have had a heart attack or stroke recently, or who are at high risk for one due to their cardiovascular disease, to lessen their risk of a heart attack, stroke, or other cardiovascular event.

Do we have to follow any precautions when we use Atorvastatin and Clopidogrel Capsules?

• Once you’ve discussed your diagnosis, your doctor will prescribe the right medicine for a specific duration of time.
• The medicine must be taken with food or as prescribed by the doctor. This won’t upset your stomach.
• There is a risk of blood loss when you use this medicine. Take precautions if you are using sharp objects or doing something that has a risk of cuts.
• If you are consuming any other medication, tell your doctor about it as it may interact with each other.
• Do not consume alcohol as it will have side effects and can react with the medicines and hamper the recovery.
• Keep the medicine is a safe place so that it does not get contaminated and also away from the reach of small children.

How do Atorvastatin and Clopidogrel Capsules work in the body?

It works by reducing the formation of cholesterol in the liver. This will rescue the level of LDL cholesterol in the body, promoting heart health. Also, the medicine clopidogrel reduces or completely prevents the risk of the formation of blood clots in the blood vessels.

What are the common or possible side effects one can face when using Atorvastatin and Clopidogrel Capsules?

The common side effects that one can see are headache, dizziness, muscle pain or weakness, stomach-related issues, nausea, bleeding, and liver issues are some of the common and serious side effects of the medicine. If you face the serious side effects, you can immediately talk to the doctor and look for a solution or an alternative medicine.