Ecosprin Av 150/20mg Strip Of 10 Capsules

• Heart attack
• Stroke
• Dyslipidemia

• If you are allergic to atorvastatin, aspirin or any of the ingredients of Ecosprin Av Capsule.
• If you have problems with your kidney or liver.
• If you have bleeding disorders.
• If you have gout.
• If you have a history of ulcer in the stomach or small intestine.
• If you have asthma or rhinitis
• If you are pregnant (last three months) 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.
• Ecosprin Av Capsule should not be used in children or adolescents for viral infections.

• Nausea
• Diarrhoea
• Indigestion
• Heartburn
• Body pain (joint, back, throat, muscle)

Other General Warnings

• You have any problems with your liver or kidney.
• You experience muscle pain, cramps, weakness and fever after taking Ecosprin Av Capsule, immediately inform your doctor.
• You experience any muscle problems after taking other lipid-lowering medicine.
• You have diabetes, a regular blood glucose check-up is needed.
• You have problems with your heart like high blood pressure or have recently had a stroke
• You have breathing difficulty, asthma or you experience any unusual bleeding.
• You are above 60 years of age
• 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 or have ulcers in your stomach or small intestine.
• You experience heavy menstrual bleeding, do not take Ecosprin Av Capsule as it can increase the bleeding.
• You are taking medicine for bacterial infection like fusidic acid, as this may cause a severe muscle injury.

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How Does It Work?

• Ecosprin Av Capsule works by the combined action of both components - atorvastatin and aspirin.
• Cholesterol is made by an enzyme HMG-CoA reductase. 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 with other medicines

• Some medicines can affect the way Ecosprin Av Capsule 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. Also, you should inform your doctor if you have a planned surgery or vaccination scheduled.
• Especially if you are taking blood thinners, pain killers, oral contraceptives, antacids, antibiotics, antifungals, medicines to treat your heart problems, hepatitis, fits, high blood pressure.
• Do not take Ecosprin Av Capsule with hepatitis medicines like telaprevir, Glecaprevir/ Pibrentasvir.

Interactions with food items