Brand Name
Atorva Gold
Generic Name / Composition
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Atorvastatin (10 mg / 20 mg / 40 mg – strength may vary by pack) → Statin (cholesterol-lowering)
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Aspirin (75 mg / 150 mg) → Antiplatelet (prevents clot formation)
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Clopidogrel (75 mg) → Antiplatelet (dual platelet inhibition)
Main Category
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Cardiovascular Medicine (Statin + Antiplatelet Combination)
Description
Atorva Gold Capsule is a triple combination cardiovascular medicine that provides cholesterol-lowering and antiplatelet action together:
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Atorvastatin lowers LDL & triglycerides while increasing HDL.
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Aspirin prevents abnormal blood clot formation.
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Clopidogrel provides stronger platelet inhibition to reduce clotting risk.
This combination is prescribed to patients at high risk of heart attack, stroke, or other cardiovascular events.
Uses / Indications
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High cholesterol with cardiovascular risk
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Prevention of heart attack, stroke, and angina
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Patients with stents or bypass surgery (to prevent clotting)
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Secondary prevention in those with history of heart attack or stroke
Dosage (General Guidance)
(As prescribed by physician)
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Adults: 1 capsule once daily
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Should be taken with food and at the same time each day
Route: Oral
Side Effects
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Nausea, acidity, stomach pain
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Muscle pain, weakness (from Atorvastatin)
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Increased bleeding tendency, bruising (from Aspirin + Clopidogrel)
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Headache, dizziness
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Rare: Liver enzyme elevation, serious muscle breakdown, gastric ulcer/bleeding
Precautions / Warnings
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Avoid in patients with active stomach ulcers, bleeding disorders, or liver disease
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Not recommended in pregnancy or breastfeeding
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Use cautiously in patients with kidney disease or alcohol use
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Regular monitoring of lipid profile, liver function, and bleeding risk is required
Drug Interactions
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Other blood thinners (Warfarin, Heparin – ↑ bleeding risk)
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NSAIDs, steroids (↑ stomach bleeding risk)
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Alcohol (↑ liver damage, gastric bleeding risk)
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Certain antibiotics & antifungals (↑ atorvastatin side effects)
Packaging
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Strip of 10 capsules
Manufacturer
Zydus Cadila Healthcare Ltd.
Ahmedabad, India
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