Ecosprin AV 75/20 Capsule
About Ecosprin AV 75/20 Capsule
Ecosprin AV 75/20 Capsule belongs to a group of drugs known as 'statins' in combination with Aspirin, which act as an anticoagulant in this composition. It reduces the level of low-density lipoprotein or bad cholesterol in the body. This capsule also helps in curing various conditions like narrowing of arteries that arises due to high cholesterol levels in the body.
It can also reduce the amount of liver fat in the body. This drug is also used to lower the risk of stroke, heart attack or coronary heart diseases. Some other conditions that require the doctor’s clearance are:
- If you are taking any prescribed medicine or diet supplements.
- If you have any food or medicine allergies, if you consume alcohol regularly.
- If you are suffering from any kind of muscle problems, if you have low blood pressure.
- If you have diabetes etc.
Use of this medication must be as per directed by the doctor. It is harmful to use Ecosprin if you are suffering from any liver diseases. A pregnant woman or someone planning to get pregnant should not take this drug. You should also consult with your doctor about the intake of this drug in case you are suffering from kidney disease or undergoing dialysis.
What are the uses of Ecosprin AV 75/20 Capsule
Prevention Of Cardiovascular Diseases
Prevention Of Stroke
What are the contraindications of Ecosprin AV 75/20 Capsule ?
Liver Damage
What are the side effects of Ecosprin AV 75/20 Capsule ?
Muscle Pain
Tenderness
Weakness
Headache
Acid Or Sour Stomach
Key highlights of Ecosprin AV 75/20 Capsule
How long is the duration of effect?
This capsule is excreted largely through feces and the effect lasts for a duration of 57 to 76 hours.
What is the onset of action?
The peak effect of this can be observed within 3 to 5 hours.
Are there any pregnancy warnings?
Ecosprin is not recommended for pregnant women.
Is it habit forming?
No habit forming tendencies were reported.
Are there any breast-feeding warnings?
In case of breastfeeding, you must consult the doctor.
Is It safe with alcohol?
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with this medicine.
Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?
This medicine affects the alertness of the patient. Thus driving must be avoided if you are taking this medicine.
Does this affect kidney function?
Caution must be taken in patients with kidney disease. Adjustment of dose might be needed. Kindly consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
Does this affect liver function?
Caution must be taken in patients with liver disease. Adjustment of dose might be needed. Kindly consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
What are the substitutes for Ecosprin AV 75/20 Capsule ?
Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Ecosprin AV 75/20 Capsule , and hence can be used as its substitute.
- Modlip-Asg 20 Capsule
Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd
- ATORLIP ASP 20 MG CAPSULE
Cipla Ltd
- Atorise Asp 20mg/75mg Capsule
Carise Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
What are the dosage instructions?
Are there any missed dose instructions?
The missed dose should be taken as soon possible. It is advisable to skip the missed dose if it's already time for your next scheduled dose.
Are there any overdose instructions?
Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of overdose.
How does this medication work?
Ecosprin increases the number of hepatic LDL receptors on the cell-surface, enhancing uptake and catabolism of LDL and it inhibits the hepatic synthesis of VLDL, thereby reducing the total number of VLDL and LDL particles. Aspirin present in the medicine works as an anticoagulant to be specific it act as a platelet aggregation inhibitor.
What are the interactions of Ecosprin AV 75/20 Capsule ?
Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.
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Interaction with Medicine
Interaction with Disease
FAQs about Ecosprin AV 75/20 Capsule
Ques : What is Ecosprin AV 75/20 Capsule?
Ans : Ecosprin is a combination medicine used for the treatment of patients suffering from heart diseases and dyslipidemia. This medicine is prescribed for patients having Dyslipidemia with Atherosclerotic arterial diseases.
Ques : What is the use of Ecosprin AV 75/20 Capsule?
Ans : It is used to reduce nerve pain and to turn down the risk of stroke. This medication is also used for blood thinning and to treat other Cardiovascular conditions.
Ques : What are the side effects of Ecosprin AV 75/20 Capsule?
Ans : The common side effects includes muscle pain, tenderness, weakness and others.
Ques : For what treatment Ecosprin AV 75/20 Capsule used for?
Ans : Ecosprin 75 20 is used for the treatment of Cardiac diseases. In simple words, it is used for the treatment of heart diseases such as heart attacks, strokes, congestive heart failures and atherosclerosis.
Ques : How long do I need to use Ecosprin AV 75/20 Capsule before I see improvement in my condition?
Ans : In most of the cases, the average time taken by this medication to reach its peak effect is around 1 day, before noticing an improvement in the condition.
Ques : At what frequency do I need to use Ecosprin AV 75/20 Capsule?
Ans : This medication is generally used once or twice a day, as the time interval to which this medication has an impact, is around 12 to 24 hours, but it is not the standard frequency, for using this medication.
Ques : Should I use Ecosprin AV 75/20 Capsule empty stomach, before food or after food?
Ans : This medication is advised to be consumed orally. The salts involved in this medication react properly if it is taken with the food. If you take it on an empty stomach, it might upset the stomach. Please consult the doctor before using it.
Ques : What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Ecosprin AV 75/20 Capsule?
Ans : This medication contains salts which are suitable to store only at room temperature, as keeping this medication above or below that, can cause an inadequate effect. Protect it from moisture and light. Keep this medication away from the reach of children.
References
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https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/atorvastatin
Atorvastatin- DrugBank [Internet]. Drugbank.ca. 2019 [Cited 09 May 2019]. Available from:
https://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB01076
Aspirin- Drug Information Portal [Internet]. druginfo.nlm.nih.gov. 2019 [Cited 27 April 2019]. Available from:
https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/aspirin
Aspirin- DrugBank [Internet]. Drugbank.ca. 2019 [Cited 09 May 2019]. Available from:
https://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB00945
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