Rosuvastatin 10Mg + Clopidogrel 75Mg Capsule 10S

Description:

It is a combination of two medicines used to prevent heart attack and stroke. This medicine reduces the "bad" cholesterol (LDL) and triglycerides (fats) levels. Moreover, it also decreases the formation of harmful blood clots. This medicine should be taken with food to avoid stomach upset. Lifestyle changes like low-fat diet, exercise, and not smoking may help this medicine to work better. It may change liver function and blood sugar levels, so monitor them properly. This medicine increases your risk of bleeding, so it is important to be careful while shaving, cutting nails, using sharp objects, or engaging in contact sports (e.g. football, wrestling). Stomach pain and constipation are some other common side effects associated with this medicine.

Uses / Indications:

Heart attack prevention and high cholesterol

Interactions / Warnings:

warnings Alcohol CAUTION It is unsafe to consume alcohol with It. warnings Pregnancy CAUTION It is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Human and animal studies have shown significant adverse effects on the fetus. Please consult your doctor. warnings Lactation CAUTION It is probably unsafe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggest that the drug could represent a significant risk to the baby. warnings Driving SAFE It does not usually affect your ability to drive. warnings Kidney CAUTION It should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of It may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Use of It is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease. warnings Liver CAUTION It should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of It may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Use of It is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease and active liver disease.

Side Effects:

Indigestion Diarrhea Stomach pain Constipation Weakness Headache Dizziness Muscle pain Increased glucose level in blood Increased liver enzymes

How to use:

To be used as directed by physician

How it works:

This medicine is a combination of two medicines: Rosuvastatin and Clopidogrel, which prevents heart attack and stroke. Rosuvastatin is a lipid lowering medication that blocks the body’s ability to produce “bad” cholesterol (LDL) and improves the level of "good" cholesterol (HDL).Clopidogrel is an antiplatelet medication. It prevents the platelets from sticking together and decreases the formation of harmful blood clots.