Atorva Gold 10 Capsule (Aspirin 75mg / Atorvastatin 10mg / Clopidogrel 75mg)

Atorva Gold 10mg Capsule 15s 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 cholesterol in our body. 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 buildup of fat, cholesterol and other substances, which form a plaque in the arteries that feed the heart (coronary arteries).

Atorva Gold 10mg Capsule 15s is composed of three medicines namely: Atorvastatin, Clopidogrel and Aspirin. Atorvastatin is a lipid-lowering medication that blocks the enzyme required to make cholesterol in the body. It reduces the bad cholesterol (also known as low-density lipoproteins or LDL), triglycerides (TG) and increases the levels of good cholesterol (also known as high-density lipoproteins or HDL). Clopidogrel and Aspirin are blood thinners (anticoagulant) that collectively prevent the formation of a clot in the blood vessels. It also helps to reduce the increased levels of bad cholesterol (low-density lipoprotein and triglycerides). Together Atorva Gold 10mg Capsule 15s help to reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke and heart-related chest pain (angina).

You can take Atorva Gold 10mg Capsule 15s with food or without food. It should be swallowed whole with a glass of water. Do not chew, bite, or break it. Your doctor will advise you how often you take your tablets based on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience headaches, ankle swelling (oedema), slow heart rate, and nausea. Atorva Gold 10mg Capsule 15s is known to cause dizziness, so driving should be avoided. Most of these side effects of Atorva Gold 10mg Capsule 15s 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 Atorva Gold 10mg Capsule 15s abruptly may worsen your condition and increase your risk of a future heart attack. Let your doctor know if are sensitive to atorvastatin, clopidogrel or aspirin, have any active liver disease, active bleeding issues (like peptic ulcer, brain haemorrhage), muscle problem (myopathy, rhabdomyolysis), pregnant or planning to become pregnant or breastfeeding. The patient should inform the doctor that they are taking Atorva Gold 10mg Capsule 15s before any surgery is scheduled or any new medicine is taken. Atorvastatin present in Atorva Gold 10mg Capsule 15s 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.

Prevention of heart attack, Prevention of stroke

Atorva Gold 10mg Capsule 15s is composed of three medicines namely: Atorvastatin (lipid or cholesterol lowering medicine), Aspirin (analgesic and anticoagulant) and Clopidogrel (anticoagulant). Together they help in lowering increased bad cholesterol (low density lipoprotein – LDL) and raise good cholesterol (high density lipoprotein – HDL). This in turn, prevents formation of blood clot and plaque (cholesterol) deposit in the walls of heart arteries thereby minimizing the risk of cardiovascular heart diseases like heart attack and stroke.

Atorva Gold 10mg Capsule 15s should not be used unless prescribed by a doctor. Always take Atorva Gold 10mg Capsule 15s exactly as your doctor told you. Your doctor will advise you how often you take your tablets on the basis of your medical condition. Swallow Atorva Gold 10mg Capsule 15s with a full glass of water. Do not crush or chew before swallowing.

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Like other medicines, Atorva Gold 10mg Capsule 15s to have some side effects. However, these side effects are temporary and resolve after some times. The most common side effects of Atorva Gold 10mg Capsule 15s are bleeding (stomach bleeding, gastrointestinal bleeding, nose bleeding), rash, diarrhoea, stomach ulcer, muscle disease (like myopathy, rhabdomyolysis), and abdominal pain. In rare cases, it can cause bruising (an injury transmitted through unbroken skin to underlying tissue causing rupture of small blood vessels and escape of blood into the tissue with resulting discolouration). It is not necessary for everyone to experience the above side effects. In case of any discomfort, speak with your doctor. If you have any signs of blood clot problems like angina (chest pain), difficulty in breathing, sudden loss of vision, or pain/redness/swelling in an extremity, immediately consult your doctor.