Aspirin / Acetyl Salicylic Acid+Atorvastatin
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Molecule Summary
| Uses | Abnormal cholesterol, prevent heart attack & stroke |
| Therapy | Anti-Platelet And Hypolipidemic Drugs |
| Side Effects | Headache, nausea, diarrhoea, indigestion |
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Molecule Description
Aspirin / Acetyl Salicylic Acid+Atorvastatin is used to prevent heart attacks and strokes and treat abnormal cholesterol levels (dyslipidemia) in the body. It contains the cholesterol-lowering medicine atorvastatin and a low dose of aspirin, which acts as a blood thinner. This works by reducing cholesterol formation and inhibiting blood clot formation, helping prevent heart attack and stroke.
Aspirin / Acetyl Salicylic Acid+Atorvastatin should be taken as your doctor advises for the prescribed duration. Do not stop taking this medicine on your own. Take Aspirin / Acetyl Salicylic Acid+Atorvastatin at the same time every day for better results. Before initiating the treatment, inform your doctor about your complete medical history.
If you have liver or kidney problems or a bleeding issue, please consult your doctor before using this medication. You must inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy, or breastfeeding. Also, make sure to tell your healthcare team about any other medications you are taking, as they may interact with or be affected by this medication.
Common side effects of Aspirin / Acetyl Salicylic Acid+Atorvastatin include abdominal discomfort, indigestion, constipation, joint pain, and insomnia. This medication increases your risk of bleeding, so be cautious when shaving, cutting nails, using sharp objects, or participating in contact sports (e.g., football or wrestling). Please inform your doctor if you experience yellowing of the skin, muscle pain, or black urine.
Uses
Aspirin / Acetyl Salicylic Acid+Atorvastatin is a combination medication that helps prevent heart attacks and strokes and treats high cholesterol (dyslipidaemia).
Contraindications
When should one not use Aspirin / Acetyl Salicylic Acid+Atorvastatin
- If you have any allergic reaction to this medicine or any of its ingredients.
- If you have active liver disease or severe kidney problems.
- If you have bleeding disorders.
- If you have a history of ulcers in the stomach or small intestine.
- If you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
- If you are taking medicines for cancer or rheumatoid arthritis (like methotrexate - more than 15mg per week).
- If you are being treated with medicines for hepatitis C like Glecaprevir/ Pibrentasvir.
Side effects
Common side effects of this drug are:
- Headache
- Nausea
- Diarrhoea
- Indigestion
- Heartburn
- Body pain
- Weakness
Precautions and Warnings
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
Talk to your doctor if
- You have any medical condition related to the heart, liver, or kidneys or are taking any medicine.
- You experience muscle pain, cramps, weakness, or fever after taking Aspirin / Acetyl Salicylic Acid+Atorvastatin, immediately inform your doctor.
- You experience any muscle problems after taking other lipid-lowering medicine.
- If you have diabetes, a regular blood glucose check-up is needed.
- You have breathing difficulty.
- You notice any unusual bleeding.
- You consume alcohol regularly and are addicted to it.
- You are suffering from any thyroid problems or gout.
- You are undergoing surgery or have had an operation recently.
- You notice black, tarry stools or blood in vomit.
- You have asthma. This medicine can worsen your asthma.
- You have ulcers in your stomach or small intestine.
- If you experience heavy menstrual bleeding, do not take Aspirin / Acetyl Salicylic Acid+Atorvastatin as it can increase the bleeding.
Mode of Action
How Does It Work?
Aspirin / Acetyl Salicylic Acid+Atorvastatin combines atorvastatin and aspirin to help manage cholesterol and prevent blood clots. Atorvastatin lowers bad cholesterol (LDL) and raises good cholesterol (HDL) by blocking a key enzyme. Aspirin, in low doses, prevents platelets from forming clots, ensuring smooth blood flow through the arteries and reducing the risk of blockages and related complications.
Interactions
Interactions with other medicines
- Aspirin / Acetyl Salicylic Acid+Atorvastatin contains atorvastatin and aspirin. Any interactions that are seen with these two components when taken alone may occur with this combination, too.
- Do not take Aspirin / Acetyl Salicylic Acid+Atorvastatin with hepatitis medicines like Glecaprevir/ Pibrentasvir.
- Concomitant use of this medicine along with medicines used for thinning of the blood (e.g. Warfarin) can increase the risk of bleeding.
- Increased risk of muscle damage and serious side effects can occur if taken with Niacin, Cyclosporine, Clarithromycin, Itraconazole, Tacrolimus and Ezetimibe.
- Medicines used to treat high blood pressure or heart problems, such as Amlodipine and Digoxin, can increase the side effects of Aspirin / Acetyl Salicylic Acid+Atorvastatin when taken concomitantly.
- This medicine may interfere with medicines used for high BP, like Ramipril and Lisinopril.
- Avoid the use of painkillers while taking this medicine, as it can lead to stomach bleeding.
Interactions with food items
Aspirin / Acetyl Salicylic Acid+Atorvastatin should be taken with food to avoid stomach irritation. Avoid caffeine as it can increase chances of indigestion. You should avoid having grapefruit juice while taking this medicine as grapefruit may alter the effect of Aspirin / Acetyl Salicylic Acid+Atorvastatin.
Dosage
Overdose
- Symptoms of overdose include ringing in the ears, dizziness, headache, nausea, vomiting and stomach ache.
- If you experience any of the symptoms or think you have taken too much of Aspirin / Acetyl Salicylic Acid+Atorvastatin, then contact your doctor immediately or visit the nearest hospital.
Missed a Dose
- If you missed a dose of Aspirin / Acetyl Salicylic Acid+Atorvastatin, then 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.
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References:
- How to Lower Cholesterol with Diet: MedlinePlus [Internet]. Medlineplus.gov. 2022 [cited 9 June 2026]
- MedlinePlus. Aspirin [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): U.S. National Library of Medicine; [updated 2023 Oct 24; cited 2024 Dec 23].
- PubChem. Aspirin [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): U.S. National Library of Medicine; [cited 2026 Jun 9].
- MedlinePlus. Atorvastatin [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): U.S. National Library of Medicine; [updated 2023 Oct 24; cited 2024 Dec 23].
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