Clopidogrel+Atorvastatin

• To lower the lipid or cholesterol in the blood along with a low-fat diet and lifestyle changes.
• To reduce the risk of blood clot formation thus aids in preventing a heart attack, stroke, etc.

When should one not use Clopidogrel+Atorvastatin

• If you are allergic to atorvastatin, clopidogrel or any other ingredients of Clopidogrel+Atorvastatin.
• If you have any liver disease.
• If you have bleeding due to an ulcer in your bowel or bleeding in your brain.
• If you are pregnant or may become pregnant.
• If you are a lactating mother.

Common side effects of this drug are:

• Nausea
• Indigestion
• Sleeplessness
• Joint or muscle pain
• Loose motions
• Constipation
• Increased bleeding tendency

Other General Warnings

• You have liver or kidney disease.
• You have muscle pain or muscle weakness after taking this medicine.
• You have diabetes or any lung diseases.
• You have a recent history of stroke.
• You have any scheduled surgery.
• You have a fever or your blood platelet level decreases after taking this medicine.

How Does It Work?

• Atorvastatin works by lowering bad cholesterol thus reduces the risk of heart diseases and prevents stroke and heart attacks.
• Clopidogrel works by preventing platelets from sticking together and thus inhibiting blood clot formation. It helps in keeping the blood flow smoothly in your body.

Interactions with other medicines

• Concomitant use of Clopidogrel+Atorvastatin with other medicines such as Omeprazole, Esomeprazole, Fluoxetine, Fluconazole, Carbamazepine, Efavirenz can decrease the action of clopidogrel present in this medicine.
• Concomitant use of Clopidogrel+Atorvastatin with other medicines such as Niacin, Cyclosporine, Clarithromycin, Gemfibrozil, Itraconazole or medicines from the protease inhibitor group of medicines can cause muscle problems.
• Concomitant use of this medicine with medicines such as Ritonavir, Lopinavir, Indinavir, Ketoconazole, and Clarithromycin can increase the blood level of Atorvastatin.
• Concomitant use of Clopidogrel+Atorvastatin with medicines such as Efavirenz, Rifampin can decrease the blood level of Atorvastatin.
• Concomitant use of Clopidogrel+Atorvastatin with medicines from the NSAID group of medicines used in pain management can increase the risk of stomach or bowel bleeding.
• Clopidogrel+Atorvastatin should be used cautiously with oral contraceptives.
• Discuss with your doctor about any other medicines, herbal preparations and supplements you are taking currently to avoid any possible interactions.

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