Atorvastatin+ramipril
About Atorvastatin+ramipril
Atorvastatin+ramipril is an anti-hypertensive medicine primarily used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and reduce the risk of having a heart attack, stroke, or heart failure. Besides this, it also lowers the raised level of bad cholesterol (especially for those at high risk of heart disease). High blood pressure is a chronic condition in which the pressure in the blood vessels is high. The blood exerts high pressure on the walls of blood vessels (arteries), leading to hypertension. Heart failure can occur when your heart cannot pump the blood sufficiently required to the remaining body. A heart attack is the blockage of blood flow to the heart muscle. The blockage is most often a build-up of fat, cholesterol, and other substances, forming plaque in the arteries that feed the heart (coronary arteries). Heart attack and brain stroke happen simultaneously, as, in a stroke, the blood supply to the brain gets interrupted, causing a part of the brain to die.
Atorvastatin+ramipril is made up of two medications: atorvastatin and ramipril. Atorvastatin is a cholesterol-lowering medication that inhibits the enzyme responsible for fat production in the body. It lowers bad cholesterol (also known as LDL or low-density lipoproteins) and triglycerides (TG). It raises good cholesterol levels (also known as high-density lipoproteins or HDL). Ramipril is an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor that lowers high blood pressure by blocking angiotensin II, a naturally occurring substance that tightens your blood vessels. This relaxes blood vessels in the body, reducing the burden on the heart to pump more blood. Atorvastatin+ramipril reduces the risk of heart attack, stroke, and heart-related chest pain when taken together (angina).
You are advised to take Atorvastatin+ramipril for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending upon your medical condition. The most common side effects of Atorvastatin+ramipril are increased bleeding tendency, constipation, headache, muscle pain, weakness, headaches, decreased blood pressure, dizziness, muscle pain, increased blood glucose level, and cough in some cases. Most of these side effects of Atorvastatin+ramipril 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 Atorvastatin+ramipril abruptly may worsen your condition and increase your risk of a future heart attack. Tell your doctor if you are sensitive to atorvastatin or have any active liver disease, active bleeding issues (like a peptic ulcer or brain haemorrhage), muscle problems (myopathy, rhabdomyolysis), pregnant or planning to become pregnant or breastfeeding. Patients should inform the doctor they are taking Atorvastatin+ramipril before any surgery is scheduled or any new medicine is taken. Atorvastatin, present in Atorvastatin+ramipril is a pregnancy category X drug, so it is contraindicated in pregnant women. As it may cause harm to the fetus if administered to pregnant women. Inform your doctor that you are taking Atorvastatin+ramipril if you are going to have any surgery.
Uses of Atorvastatin+ramipril
Medicinal Benefits
Atorvastatin+ramipril is composed of two medicines, namely: Atorvastatin and Ramipril. Atorvastatin is a cholesterol-lowering medication that blocks the enzyme required to make fat in the body. It reduces bad cholesterol (also known as low-density lipoproteins or LDL) and triglycerides (TG). It increases good cholesterol levels (also known as high-density lipoproteins or HDL). Ramipril is an angiotensin-converting enzyme or ACE inhibitor that lower increased blood pressure by blocking a naturally occurring substance known as angiotensin II that tightens your blood vessels, thereby relaxing blood vessels in the body which reduces overload on the heart to pump more blood. Together Atorvastatin+ramipril reduces the risk of heart attack, stroke, and heart-related chest pain (angina).
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Side Effects of Atorvastatin+ramipril
- Increased bleeding tendency
- Constipation
- Headache
- Muscle pain
- Weakness
- Headaches
- Decreased blood pressure
- Dizziness
- Muscle pain
- The increased blood glucose level
- Cough
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Hypertension: High blood pressure is a condition in which the pressure in the blood vessels is high. The blood exerts increased pressure on the walls of blood vessels leading to hypertension. It is expressed as systolic/diastolic blood pressure. Systolic pressure is the pressure in the arteries when the heart beats or pumps blood. Diastolic pressure is the pressure in the arteries between the heartbeats. Blood pressure is measured in millimetres of mercury (mmHg) by a blood pressure monitor (sphygmomanometer). Normal blood pressure is 120/80 mmHg. Symptoms of high blood pressure include headache, dizziness, nosebleeds, changes in vision, chest pain, weakness, and dyspnea (shortness of breath). However, most of the time, the signs and symptoms of hypertension are none. Heart failure occurs when the heart cannot pump sufficient blood to the remaining of the body.
Heart attack: 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 build-up of fat, cholesterol, and other substances, forming plaque in the arteries that feed the heart (coronary arteries).
Stroke: It occurs when the blood and oxygen supply to the brain is limited or stopped. When the brain does not receive sufficient oxygen and nutrients, it dies within a few minutes. If not treated early, it is a life-threatening condition that can lead to brain damage, coma, and even death.
FAQs
Atorvastatin+ramipril is a combination of two drugs: atorvastatin and ramipril. Atorvastatin is a cholesterol-lowering medication that works by inhibiting the enzyme that causes fat production in the body. It lowers bad cholesterol and triglycerides (also known as LDL or low-density lipoproteins) (TG). It raises good cholesterol levels (high-density lipoproteins or HDL). Ramipril is an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor that lowers blood pressure by inhibiting angiotensin II, a naturally occurring substance that constricts blood vessels. This relaxes blood vessels in the body, relieving the heart of the burden of pumping more blood. When taken together, Atorvastatin+ramipril lowers the risk of heart attack, stroke, and heart-related chest pain (angina).
Usually, Atorvastatin+ramipril is prescribed for long-term treatment ranging from weeks to months for treating heart-related conditions and disorders. However, taking it alone for years without a doctor's consent can be fatal. Hence, only take it as long as your doctor prescribes it.
Atorvastatin+ramipril can raise your blood sugar, so if you already have type 2 diabetes, please consult your doctor. The doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you.
If you forget to take Atorvastatin+ramipril at any time, take it as soon as you remember, then continue to take it at the usual times. Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose.
It is recommended that renal function be monitored, particularly in the initial weeks of treatment with Atorvastatin+ramipril.
Atorvastatin+ramipril may increase your potassium levels. Before using potassium supplements or salt substitutes that contain potassium, consult your doctor for further advice.
