Aspirin / Acetyl Salicylic Acid+Clopidogrel+Atorvastatin

• Aspirin / Acetyl Salicylic Acid+Clopidogrel+Atorvastatin is used to reduce the risk of blood clot formation thus preventing heart attack, stroke, severe chest pain.
• It is also used to lower the lipid or cholesterol in the blood when a low-fat diet and lifestyle changes did not work.

When should one not use Aspirin / Acetyl Salicylic Acid+Clopidogrel+Atorvastatin

• If you are allergic to atorvastatin, clopidogrel, acetylsalicylic acid or any other ingredients of Aspirin / Acetyl Salicylic Acid+Clopidogrel+Atorvastatin.
• If you are allergic to similar medicines like other salicylates or NSAID's.
• If you have active liver disease, severe kidney problems or a bleeding disorder.
• If you are already taking medicines for hepatitis, arthritis or cancer.
• If you notice any unexplained abnormal blood tests for liver function.
• If you are not using proper contraception methods.
• If you are pregnant or are breastfeeding.

Common side effects of this drug are:

• Headache
• Dizziness
• Fever
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhoea
• Indigestion
• Increased tendency for bleeding

Other General Warnings

• You have problems with your heart, stomach, intestines, liver or kidney.
• You have a known medical condition of diabetes, asthma, high blood pressure, underactive thyroid gland or gout, muscle weakness, etc.
• You have a stroke or risk of bleeding or are having heavy menstrual periods.
• You have used fusidic acid used to treat bacterial infection.
• You experience jaundice, fever, bruising, confusion, tiredness.
• You have surgery planned.
• You consume alcohol in excess.
• You are above 70 years of age.
• Aspirin / Acetyl Salicylic Acid+Clopidogrel+Atorvastatin should not be given to children below 16 years.

How Does It Work?

Interactions with other medicines

• Certain medicines can interfere with the action of Aspirin / Acetyl Salicylic Acid+Clopidogrel+Atorvastatin or Aspirin / Acetyl Salicylic Acid+Clopidogrel+Atorvastatin itself can affect the action of other medicines taken at the same time.
• Always inform your doctor about all the medicines you are taking, that includes all prescribed or non-prescribed herbal medicines, dietary supplements as well as other treatment if you are taking for any disorders.
• Take particular care if you are taking medicines for heartburn (like omeprazole, esomeprazole), medicines for brain and mood-related disorders, anticoagulants like warfarin, anti-diabetic medicines, anti-gout medicines like probenecid, etc.
• Other medicines that should be used with caution are antibiotics like clarithromycin, immunosuppressants, antifungal medicines like ketoconazole, anti-HIV medicines, etc.
• Anti-cancer medicines such as methotrexate, should not be used along with this medicine as it may be harmful.

Interactions with food items

Overdose

• Symptoms of an overdose may include a headache, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, ringing in the ears, hearing problems, confusion.
• If you experience any of the symptoms or think you have taken too much of Aspirin / Acetyl Salicylic Acid+Clopidogrel+Atorvastatin, contact your doctor immediately or visit the nearest hospital

Missed a Dose

• Missing a dose of Aspirin / Acetyl Salicylic Acid+Clopidogrel+Atorvastatin may reduce the effectiveness of the treatment.
• If you have missed taking any dose of this medicine take it as soon as you remember.
• If it's time for your next dose, then skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dosing schedule.
• Do not take a double dose of this medicine to compensate for the missed one.