Atorvastatin+Aspirin(Acetylsalicylic Acid)

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Molecule Description

Atorvastatin+Aspirin is a combination medicine. It is used for the treatment of increased cholesterol, especially when associated with the risk of heart diseases like a heart attack or stroke. Atorvastatin+Aspirin is available in the form of tablets and capsules. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding and about all the medicines and supplements you take and all the conditions or diseases you suffer from, before starting atorvastatin+aspirin.

Uses

Atorvastatin+Aspirin is used to treat increased cholesterol, especially when associated with the risk of heart disease, heart attack or stroke.

Contraindications

When should one not use Atorvastatin+Aspirin(Acetylsalicylic Acid)

If you are allergic to atorvastatin, aspirin or similar medicines.
If you have liver or kidney problems
If you have a history of ulcers in the stomach or small intestine.
If you have bleeding disorders
If you have gout
If you are pregnant (last three months) or breastfeeding.
If you are taking medicines for cancer, rheumatoid arthritis or hepatitis C.

Side effects

Common side effects of this drug are:

Headache
Nausea
Diarrhoea
Indigestion
Body pain

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

Atorvastatin+Aspirin should not be used during pregnancy, consult your doctor. Use proper birth control during treatment.

Breast Feeding

Atorvastatin+Aspirin should be used while breastfeeding only when prescribed by the doctor.

Driving

No information is available about the effects of atorvastatin+aspirin on driving.

Alcohol

Avoid consuming alcohol with atorvastatin+aspirin.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

You have problems with your heart, liver or kidneys.
You have diabetes or asthma
You are suffering from thyroid problems or gout.
You have any unusual bleeding or experience heavy menstrual bleeding.
You have ulcers in your stomach or small intestine
You have breathing difficulty
You experience muscle pain, cramps, weakness and fever after taking this medicine, immediately inform your doctor.
You experience any muscle problems after taking other lipid-lowering medicine.
You notice black tarry stools or blood in vomit.
You are taking medicine for bacterial infections like fusidic acid.
You are undergoing surgery or had an operation recently.
You are addicted to alcohol

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

Cholesterol is made by an enzyme, atorvastatin inhibits this enzyme. Therefore, lowering cholesterol and bad cholesterol (LDL levels). It also increases the good cholesterol known as high-density lipoprotein (HDL levels).
Aspirin in low doses stops the platelets from forming a clot so that the blood can flow without any obstruction in the arteries.

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

Some medicines can affect the way atorvastatin+aspirin works or this medicine itself can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
Tell your doctor about all the medicines, supplements or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interaction.
Especially if you are taking medicines to treat your heart problems, high blood pressure, hepatitis or are taking blood thinners, painkillers or medicines like niacin, cyclosporine, clarithromycin, itraconazole, tacrolimus and ezetimibe.