Abitor CA 75mg/10mg/75mg Tablet
Abitor CA 75mg/10mg/75mg Tablet should be taken with food regularly at a fixed time each day. 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.
Abitor CA 75mg/10mg/75mg Tablet
Basic Information
Important information about this medicine
About This Medicine
General information about this product
Abitor CA 75mg/10mg/75mg Tablet is used for prevention of heart attack. It is a combination of medicines that prevent clot formation in the blood vessels. It also helps to reduce increased cholesterol and triglycerides levels.
Abitor CA 75mg/10mg/75mg Tablet should be taken with food regularly at a fixed time each day. 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.
Abdominal pain, indigestion, bruising, and nosebleeds 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 and using sharp objects. Let your doctor know if you notice muscle symptoms (pain or weakness), yellowing of skin, and dark urine. Usually, it is advisable to avoid alcohol intake while taking this medicine.
Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have any liver or kidney disease. 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.
03Uses
Prevention of Heart attack
04How To Use
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Abitor CA 75mg/10mg/75mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
05How It Works
Abitor CA 75mg/10mg/75mg Tablet is a combination of three medicines: Aspirin, Atorvastatin and Clopidogrel, which prevents heart attack. Aspirin and clopidogrel are antiplatelet medications. They work by preventing the platelets from sticking together and decrease the formation of harmful blood clots. Atorvastatin is a lipid-lowering medication that blocks an enzyme that is required in the body to make cholesterol. It lowers the “bad” cholesterol (LDL), triglycerides and raises the “good” cholesterol (HDL).
06What If You Miss A Dose?
If you miss a dose of Abitor CA 75mg/10mg/75mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
07Benefits
In Prevention of Heart attack
Abitor CA 75mg/10mg/75mg Tablet is a combination medicine that is used to prevent heart attack. It contains Atorvastatin 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 two blood thinners, Aspirin and Clopidogrel, that together prevent the formation of blood clots and also prevent 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.
08Side Effects
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Diarrhea
Gastrointestinal bleeding
Nosebleeds
Bruise
Indigestion
Abdominal pain
Increased bleeding tendency
09Safety Information
Alcohol:UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Abitor CA 75mg/10mg/75mg Tablet.
Pregnancy:UNSAFE
Abitor CA 75mg/10mg/75mg Tablet 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
Abitor CA 75mg/10mg/75mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving:UNSAFE
Abitor CA 75mg/10mg/75mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney:CAUTION
Abitor CA 75mg/10mg/75mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Abitor CA 75mg/10mg/75mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Abitor CA 75mg/10mg/75mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Liver:CAUTION
Abitor CA 75mg/10mg/75mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Abitor CA 75mg/10mg/75mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Abitor CA 75mg/10mg/75mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease and active liver disease.
10Drug Tips
You have been prescribed Abitor CA 75mg/10mg/75mg Tablet to lower your risk of heart attacks and stroke.
Take it with food to avoid an upset stomach.
It increases your risk of bleeding. Be careful while shaving, cutting fingernails or toenails, or using sharp objects.
Notify your doctor if you are more tired than usual, do not feel hungry, or if you have yellow eyes, skin.
Notify your doctor if you experience muscle symptoms (pain or weakness), particularly if you have fever, a sick feeling or dark urine.
Let your doctor know you are taking Abitor CA 75mg/10mg/75mg Tablet before undergoing any surgical procedure.
Let your doctor know if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy.
References
Sources and references
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Atorvastatin. Hafnarfjörður, Iceland: Actavis hf.; 2018. view
Clopidogrel hydrogen sulfate. North Harrow, Middlesex; Accord Healthcare Limited; 2010 . view
NHS. Low-dose aspirin. view
ScienceDirecct. Atorvastatin. view
Clopidogrel bisulfate. New York, New York: Bristol-Myers Squibb/Sanofi Pharmaceuticals Partnership; 2006. view
