Atorfit CV 10 Capsule

• If you are allergic to Atorvastatin, Clopidogrel or any other ingredients of Atorfit CV 10 capsule.
• 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.

• Nausea
• Indigestion
• Sleeplessness
• Joint or muscle pain
• Loose motions
• Constipation
• Increase 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.

• Take Atorfit CV 10 capsule with or without food as prescribed by your doctor.
• You should take this medicine regularly, at the same time and without fail as directed by your doctor.
• You should not consume it more than the stated recommended daily dose.

• Store it below 25°C in a clean and dry place, protected from moisture, sunlight and heat.
• Keep the medicine away from children and pets.
• You should not use Atorfit CV 10 capsule after the expiry date.
• Do not use this medicine if you notice that the pack is damaged or shows signs of tampering.
• You should not flush this medicine in the toilet or pour them into the drain. You need to properly discard this medicine when it is expired or no longer needed.

• Atorfit CV 10mg capsule is a combination medication used to treat high cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart disease.
• Take this capsule exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Do not take more or less than the recommended dose.
• It may take several weeks for the medication to start working. Do not stop taking the medication without consulting your doctor, even if you feel better.
• Inform your doctor If you are allergic to atorvastatin, clopidogrel or any other ingredients of Atorfit CV 10 capsule.
• Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning on becoming pregnant, or breastfeeding. Also, inform your doctor about all other medicines that you take and your complete medical history.
• It is recommended that, in addition to taking Atorfit CV 10 capsule on time, you make certain lifestyle changes. Among these changes are eating a low-fat, low-salt diet, maintaining a healthy weight, exercising for 30 minutes every day, not smoking, and limiting alcohol consumption.
• Excessive dietary intake of calories and cholesterol should be avoided. You should preferably take a low-cholesterol diet during treatment.

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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 Atorfit CV 10 capsule with other medicines such as Omeprazole, Esomeprazole, Fluoxetine, Fluconazole, Carbamazepine, Efavirenz can decrease the action of clopidogrel present in this medicine.
• Concomitant use of Atorfit CV 10 capsule with other medicines such as Niacin, Cyclosporine, Clarithromycin, Gemfibrozil, Itraconazole or medicines from protease inhibitor group of medicine can cause muscle problems.
• Concomitant use of Atorfit CV 10 capsule with medicines such as Ritonavir, Lopinavir, Indinavir, Ketoconazole, Clarithromycin can increase the blood level of Atorvastatin.
• Concomitant use of Atorfit CV 10 capsule with medicines such as Efavirenz, Rifampin can decrease the blood level of Atorvastatin.
• Concomitant use of Atorfit CV 10 capsule with medicines from the NSAID group of medicines used in pain management can increase risks of stomach or bowel bleeding.
• Atorfit CV 10 capsule 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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