Clopitab-CV 20 Capsule (Atorvastatin 20mg / Clopidogrel 75mg)

Clopitab-CV 20 Capsule 15’s is a combination drug composed of a blood-thinning agent and cholesterol-lowering agent primarily used to prevent heart attack and stroke in the future. It lowers the raised level of cholesterol and fats (triglycerides) in our body. A heart attack occurs when your coronary arteries (blood vessel supplying blood and oxygen to the heart) becomes blocked due to build-up of fats (plaque) including cholesterol. These plaques narrow the arteries, leading to atherosclerosis and coronary artery disease, mainly for most heart attacks.

Clopitab-CV 20 Capsule 15’s is composed of two medicines, namely: Atorvastatin and Clopidogrel. Atorvastatin is a lipid-lowering medication which blocks the enzyme required to make cholesterol in the body. As a result, it lowers the bad cholesterol (low-density lipoproteins or LDL), triglycerides (TG) and increases the levels of good cholesterol (high-density lipoproteins or HDL). Clopidogrel is a blood thinner (anticoagulant) that collectively prevents a clot in the blood vessels. Together Clopitab-CV 20 Capsule 15’s reduces the increased levels of bad cholesterol (low-density lipoprotein and triglycerides) and prevents blood clot, thereby reducing the risk of heart attack, stroke and heart-related chest pain (angina).

You can take Clopitab-CV 20 Capsule 15’s 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. You may experience headaches, ankle swelling (oedema), slow heart rate, and nausea in some cases. Clopitab-CV 20 Capsule 15’s is known to cause dizziness, so driving should be avoided. Most of these side effects of Clopitab-CV 20 Capsule 15’s 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 Clopitab-CV 20 Capsule 15’s of your own. Suddenly stopping Clopitab-CV 20 Capsule 15’s may worsen your condition and increase your risk of a future heart attack. Let your doctor know if are sensitive to atorvastatin, clopidogrel or have any active liver disease (liver enzymes abnormalities), active bleeding issues (like peptic ulcer, brain haemorrhage), or muscle problem (myopathy, rhabdomyolysis). The patient should inform the doctor that they are taking Clopitab-CV 20 Capsule 15’s before any surgery is scheduled or any new medicine is taken. Atorvastatin present in Clopitab-CV 20 Capsule 15’s is a pregnancy category X drug, so it should not be given to pregnant women. It may cause harm to the foetus if administered to pregnant or breastfeeding women.

Hyperlipidemia (Increased cholesterol), Prevention of heart attack, Prevention of stroke

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), triglycerides (TG) and increases the levels of good cholesterol (high-density lipoproteins or HDL). Clopidogrel is a blood thinner (anticoagulant) that collectively prevent the formation of a clot in the blood vessels. Together Clopitab-CV 20 Capsule 15’s reduces the increased levels of bad cholesterol (low-density lipoprotein and triglycerides) and prevents blood clot, thereby reducing the risk of heart attack, stroke and heart-related chest pain (angina).

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Clopitab-CV 20 Capsule 15’s should not be used unless prescribed by a doctor. Always take Clopitab-CV 20 Capsule 15’s 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 Clopitab-CV 20 Capsule 15’s 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, Clopitab-CV 20 Capsule 15’s to have some side effects. However, these side effects are temporary and resolve after some times. The most common side effects of Clopitab-CV 20 Capsule 15’s 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.