Rosuvastatin+clopidogrel
About Rosuvastatin+clopidogrel
Rosuvastatin+clopidogrel is a combination drug composed of a blood-thinning agent and cholesterol-lowering agent, primarily used to prevent heart attack and stroke in the future. It lowers the raised level of cholesterol and fats (triglycerides) in our body. A heart attack is a condition in which your coronary arteries (blood vessel supplying blood and oxygen to the heart) becomes blocked due to build-up of fats (plaque) including cholesterol. These plaques narrow the arteries, leading to atherosclerosis and coronary artery disease, mainly for most heart attacks.
Rosuvastatin+clopidogrel is composed of two medicines, namely: Rosuvastatin and Clopidogrel. Rosuvastatin is a lipid-lowering medication that blocks the enzyme required to make cholesterol in the body. As a result, it lowers the bad cholesterol (low-density lipoproteins or LDL), triglycerides (TG) and increases the levels of good cholesterol (high-density lipoproteins or HDL). Clopidogrel is a blood thinner (anticoagulant) that collectively prevents a clot in the blood vessels. Together Rosuvastatin+clopidogrel reduces the increased levels of bad cholesterol (low-density lipoprotein and triglycerides) and prevents blood clots, thereby reducing and preventing the risk of heart attack, stroke and heart-related chest pain (angina).
Take Rosuvastatin+clopidogrel exactly as directed by your doctor. The dose and duration of Rosuvastatin+clopidogrel may differ depending on the reason why you're taking it and your responses to treatment. In some cases, you may experience headaches, ankle swelling due to fluid retention (oedema), slow heart rate, and nausea. Rosuvastatin+clopidogrel is known to cause dizziness, so driving should be avoided. Most of these side effects of Rosuvastatin+clopidogrel 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 Rosuvastatin+clopidogrel of your own. Suddenly stopping Rosuvastatin+clopidogrel may worsen your condition and increase your risk of a future heart attack. Inform your doctor know if you are allergic to rosuvastatin, clopidogrel, or have any active liver disease (liver enzymes abnormalities), active bleeding issues (like peptic ulcer, brain haemorrhage), or muscle problem (myopathy, rhabdomyolysis). The patient should inform the doctor that they are taking Rosuvastatin+clopidogrel before any surgery is scheduled or any new medicine is taken. Rosuvastatin present in Rosuvastatin+clopidogrel is a pregnancy category X drug, so it should not be given to pregnant women. It may cause harm to the fetus if administered to pregnant or breastfeeding women.
Uses of Rosuvastatin+clopidogrel
Medicinal Benefits
Rosuvastatin is a lipid-lowering medication that blocks the enzyme required to make cholesterol in the body. As a result, it lowers the bad cholesterol (low-density lipoproteins or LDL), triglycerides (TG) and increases the levels of good cholesterol (high-density lipoproteins or HDL). Clopidogrel is a blood thinner (anticoagulant) that collectively prevents a clot in the blood vessels. Together Rosuvastatin+clopidogrel reduces the increased levels of bad cholesterol (low-density lipoprotein and triglycerides) and prevents blood clots, thereby reducing the risk of heart attack, stroke, and heart-related chest pain (angina).
Directions for Use
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Side Effects of Rosuvastatin+clopidogrel
- Stomach bleeding
- Gastrointestinal bleeding
- Nose bleeding
- Rash
- Diarrhoea
- Stomach ulcer
- Muscle disease (myopathy, rhabdomyolysis)
- Abdominal pain
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Heart attack: Heart attack is when your coronary arteries (blood vessels supplying blood and oxygen to the heart) become blocked due to the build-up of fats (plaque), including cholesterol. These plaques narrow the arteries, leading to atherosclerosis and coronary artery disease, mainly for most heart attacks.
Stroke: Stroke occurs when the blood and oxygen supply to the brain is blocked or minimized. As a result, the brain tissue is deprived of getting oxygen and nutrients. After a few minutes, brain cells (neurons) start to die. A stroke is a medical emergency; immediate treatment is required; else can cause brain damage, coma or even death.
Atherosclerosis: Atherosclerosis occurs when fats, cholesterol, and other substances known as plaque deposit on your artery walls that restrict blood flow. This plaque formation triggers blood clots, narrows the artery's size, and hardens it. This, in turn, can lead to various heart complications like atherosclerosis, heart attack, heart-related chest pain (angina), and stroke. However, it can also affect the body's arteries apart from the heart.
FAQs
Rosuvastatin+clopidogrel is composed of two medicines, namely: Rosuvastatin and Clopidogrel. Rosuvastatin is a lipid-lowering medication that blocks the enzyme required to make cholesterol in the body. As a result, it lowers the bad cholesterol (low-density lipoproteins or LDL), triglycerides (TG) and increases the levels of good cholesterol (high-density lipoproteins or HDL). Clopidogrel is a blood thinner (anticoagulant) that collectively prevents a clot in the blood vessels. Together Rosuvastatin+clopidogrel reduces the increased levels of bad cholesterol (low-density lipoprotein and triglycerides) and prevents blood clots, thereby reducing and preventing the risk of heart attack, stroke and heart-related chest pain (angina).
Yes, Rosuvastatin+clopidogrel contains clopidogrel that prevents blood clotting. It works by preventing platelets (a type of blood cell) from sticking together and forming clots, preventing heart attack and stroke.
No, Rosuvastatin+clopidogrel contains Rosuvastatin, pregnancy category X medicine, and can harm both pregnant mother and unborn baby. Even if you are planning for pregnancy, tell your doctor that you are using Rosuvastatin+clopidogrel.
If you accidentally take an overdose of Rosuvastatin+clopidogrel, you may have liver problems (increased secretion of liver enzymes) and bleeding complications. If problems persist, you should immediately go to the nearby clinic or hospital.
It would be best if you had total lipid profile (TG, HDL, LDL, VLDL, TC) and Blood coagulation tests like Complete blood count (CBC), Factor V assay, Fibrinogen Test, Prothrombin time (PT or PT-INR), Platelet count, Thrombin time and Bleeding time to analyze your blood clot timing and cholesterol level.
Do not drink grapefruit juice while taking Rosuvastatin+clopidogrel. Grapefruit juice may increase the blood-thinning effect of your medicine.
Yes, prolonged use of Rosuvastatin+clopidogrel may cause muscle diseases like myopathy and rhabdomyolysis. So if you feel any musculoskeletal pain after taking Rosuvastatin+clopidogrel, consult your doctor about this issue.
Drinking alcohol with Rosuvastatin+clopidogrel may damage your liver and increase liver enzymes like transaminase. So, Rosuvastatin+clopidogrel should be used with caution who consume alcohol and/or have a liver disease history.
Yes, taking Rosuvastatin+clopidogrel can increase bleeding risk as it contains aspirin and clopidogrel, which belongs to a class of blood-thinning agents. So, please be very cautious while shaving, cutting fingernails or toenails, or using sharp objects to avoid bleeding. Before going through any surgical procedure, let your doctor know that you are taking the Rosuvastatin+clopidogrel.
