About Atormac Gold 10 Capsule
ATORMAC GOLD 10MG CAPSULE 15’S is a combination drug of blood-thinning agents and cholesterol-lowering agents, primarily taken for the prevention of heart attack and stroke. It also lowers the raised level of cholesterol in our body. A heart attack generally refers to a blocked flow of blood to the heart due to the blockage of arteries. The blockage is most often a buildup of fat, cholesterol and other substances, which form a plaque in the arteries that feed the heart (coronary arteries).
ATORMAC GOLD 10MG CAPSULE 15’S is composed of three medicines namely: Atorvastatin, Clopidogrel and Aspirin. Atorvastatin is a lipid-lowering medication that blocks the enzyme required to make cholesterol in the body. It reduces the bad cholesterol (also known as low-density lipoproteins or LDL), triglycerides (TG) and increases the levels of good cholesterol (also known as high-density lipoproteins or HDL). Clopidogrel and Aspirin are blood thinners (anticoagulant) that collectively prevent the formation of a clot in the blood vessels. It also helps to reduce the increased levels of bad cholesterol (low-density lipoprotein and triglycerides). Together ATORMAC GOLD 10MG CAPSULE 15’S help to reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke and heart-related chest pain (angina).
You can take ATORMAC GOLD 10MG CAPSULE 15’S with food or without food. It should be swallowed whole with a glass of water. Do not chew, bite, or break it. Your doctor will advise you how often you take ATORMAC GOLD 10MG CAPSULE 15’S based on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience headaches, dizziness, ankle swelling (oedema), slow heart rate, diarrhoea, and nausea. Most of these side effects of ATORMAC GOLD 10MG CAPSULE 15’S do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.
Try not to stop taking this medicine of your own. Stopping ATORMAC GOLD 10MG CAPSULE 15’S abruptly may worsen your condition and increase your risk of a future heart attack. Let your doctor know if are sensitive to atorvastatin, clopidogrel or aspirin, have any active liver disease, active bleeding issues (like peptic ulcer, brain haemorrhage), muscle problem (myopathy, rhabdomyolysis), pregnant or planning to become pregnant or breastfeeding. The patient should inform the doctor that they are taking ATORMAC GOLD 10MG CAPSULE 15’S before any surgery is scheduled or any new medicine is taken. Atorvastatin present in ATORMAC GOLD 10MG CAPSULE 15’S is a pregnancy category X drug so it is contraindicated in pregnant women. As it may cause harm to the fetus if administered to a pregnant woman. ATORMAC GOLD 10MG CAPSULE 15’S is known to cause dizziness, so driving should be avoided.
Uses of ATORMAC GOLD 10MG CAPSULE 15’S
Prevention of heart attack, Prevention of stroke.
Medicinal Benefits
ATORMAC GOLD 10MG CAPSULE 15’S is composed of three medicines namely: Atorvastatin (lipid or cholesterol-lowering medicine), Aspirin (analgesic and anticoagulant) and Clopidogrel (anticoagulant). Together they help in lowering increased bad cholesterol (low-density lipoprotein – LDL) and raise good cholesterol (high-density lipoprotein – HDL). This, in turn, prevents the formation of blood clots and plaque (cholesterol) deposited in the walls of heart arteries thereby minimizing the risk of cardiovascular heart diseases like heart attack and stroke.
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Directions for Use
Storage
Side Effects of ATORMAC GOLD 10MG CAPSULE 15’S
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Ankle swelling (oedema)
- Slow heart rate
- Diarrhoea
- Nausea
In-Depth Precautions and Warning
Drug Warnings
Let your doctor know if are sensitive to atorvastatin, clopidogrel or aspirin, have any active liver disease, active bleeding issues (like peptic ulcer, brain haemorrhage), pregnant or planning to become pregnant or breastfeeding. The patient should inform the doctor that they are taking ATORMAC GOLD 10MG CAPSULE 15’S before any surgery is scheduled or any new medicine is taken. Atorvastatin present in ATORMAC GOLD 10MG CAPSULE 15’S is a pregnancy category X drug so it is contraindicated in pregnant women. ATORMAC GOLD 10MG CAPSULE 15’S contains Atorvastatin which can cause muscle problems like myopathy and rhabdomyolysis. The safety and effectiveness of ATORMAC GOLD 10MG CAPSULE 15’S have not been established, so its use should be avoided in pediatric patients or children less than 12 years of age. Abrupt discontinuation of ATORMAC GOLD 10MG CAPSULE 15’S may lead to the occurrence of cardiovascular events like heart attack, stroke and angina (heart-related chest pain). Hence, you should consult a doctor before stopping the dose of ATORMAC GOLD 10MG CAPSULE 15’S.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interaction: ATORMAC GOLD 10MG CAPSULE 15’S may interact with an antibiotic (clarithromycin), anti-HIV drugs (ritonavir, lopinavir, darunavir, atazanavir, indinavir), antifungal medicines (itraconazole), blood thinners (warfarin, heparin), anti-arthritis drugs (colchicine), heart-related medicine (digoxin), and immune system affecting drugs (cyclosporine).
Drug-Food Interaction: Alcoholic beverages and grapefruit or its juice intake should be avoided with ATORMAC GOLD 10MG CAPSULE 15’S as it may interact with ATORMAC GOLD 10MG CAPSULE 15’S to produce unpleasant side effects like muscle problems and bleeding disorder.
Drug-Disease Interaction: ATORMAC GOLD 10MG CAPSULE 15’S should not be given to the patients with active liver disease, active bleeding issues (like peptic ulcer, brain haemorrhage), muscle problems or musculoskeletal problems (myopathy, rhabdomyolysis), asthma, and purpura (blood leakage under the skin).
