Ecosprin Gold Forte 20 Capsule 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).
Ecosprin Gold Forte 20 Capsule 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 Ecosprin Gold Forte 20 Capsule help to reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke and heart-related chest pain (angina).
You can take Ecosprin Gold Forte 20 Capsule 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 Ecosprin Gold Forte 20 Capsule 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 Ecosprin Gold Forte 20 Capsule 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 Ecosprin Gold Forte 20 Capsule 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 Ecosprin Gold Forte 20 Capsule before any surgery is scheduled or any new medicine is taken. Atorvastatin present in Ecosprin Gold Forte 20 Capsule 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. Ecosprin Gold Forte 20 Capsule is known to cause dizziness, so driving should be avoided.