Advastat CV 10 Capsule

Description

Advastat CV 10 Capsule 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. Advastat CV 10 Capsule should be taken with or without food. You should take it regularly at evenly spaced intervals as per the schedule prescribed by your doctor. Taking it at the same time every day will help you remember to take it. The dose and duration of treatment will depend on what you are being treated for. Do not stop taking it until you have finished the complete course, even when you feel better. Lifestyle changes like low-fat diet, exercise and not smoking may help this medicine to work better. Stomach pain, diarrhea, indigestion, constipation, and headache are some common side effects of this medicine. 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). Let your doctor know if you notice yellowing of skin, muscle pain or dark urine. You may be asked for regular monitoring of liver function while taking this medicine. Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have liver or kidney disease or you are suffering from bleeding disorder. You must tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding. You should also let your healthcare team know all other medicines you are taking as they may affect, or be affected by this medicine.

Introduction

In Heart attack prevention and high cholesterol Advastat CV 10 Capsule is a combination medicine that is used to prevent heart attack. It contains Rosuvastatin that works by reducing the amount of “bad” cholesterol (LDL) and raising the amount of “good” cholesterol (HDL) in your blood. High levels of cholesterol can cause your blood vessels to narrow (atherosclerosis). Lowering the amount of cholesterol reduces the chances of heart diseases and helps you remain healthier for longer. Besides, it also contains a blood thinner, Clopidogrel, that prevents the formation of blood clots and also prevents the existing ones from growing bigger in size. Take it regularly and make appropriate lifestyle changes (such as eating healthy and staying active) to maximize the effectiveness of this medicine. Keep taking it even if you feel well.

Benefits

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Advastat CV 10 Capsule may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How to use

Advastat CV 10 Capsule 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.

Safety Advice

- Alcohol : UNSAFE - It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Advastat CV 10 Capsule. - Pregnancy : UNSAFE - Advastat CV 10 Capsule is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby. - Breast feeding : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - Advastat CV 10 Capsule is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. - Driving : SAFE - Advastat CV 10 Capsule does not usually affect your ability to drive. - Kidney : CAUTION - Advastat CV 10 Capsule should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Advastat CV 10 Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Use of Advastat CV 10 Capsule is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease. - Liver : CAUTION - Advastat CV 10 Capsule should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Advastat CV 10 Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Use of Advastat CV 10 Capsule is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease and active liver disease.