Clopitorva 20 Capsule

This is a combination medication which has Atorvastatin and Clopidogrel as active ingredients. Also, it belongs to a group of drugs known as “statins”. It reduces the level of low-density lipoprotein or “bad cholesterol” in the body. This medication helps in curing various conditions like narrowing of arteries that arises due to the high cholesterol levels in the body.

This drug is also used to lower the risk of stroke, heart attack or coronary heart diseases. Use of this medication must be as per directed by the doctor. You should also consult with your doctor regarding the intake of this drug in case you are suffering from kidney disease or undergoing dialysis.

This medication might also cause certain side effects. If these severe side effects appear, it is necessary to seek medical help right away. The common ones amongst them are constipation, headache, stomach pain, weakness etc. However sometimes it might also cause some severe side effects like

• Allergic reactions
• Blood in urine
• Chest pain
• Severe back pain

• Hyperlipidemia

• Type 3 Hyperlipoproteinemia

• Hypertriglyceridemia

• Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia

• Prevention Of Cardiovascular Diseases

• Prevention Of Stroke

• Allergy

  Avoid taking this medication if you have a known history of allergy to it.

• Liver Damage

  Avoid taking this medication if you are suffering from a liver disease or if there is any abnormality in the liver function tests.

• Muscle Pain

• Tenderness

• Joint Pain

• Acid Or Sour Stomach

• Diarrhoea

• Excessive Air Or Gas In Stomach

• Redness Of The Skin Especially On The Face And Neck

• How long is the duration of effect?

  This medication 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 medication can be observed within 3 to 5 hours.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  This medication is not recommended for pregnant women.

• Is it habit forming?

  No habit forming tendencies were reported.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  This medication is not recommended for breastfeeding women.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Clopitorva 20 Capsule , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Pritorva Cv 20Mg/75Mg Tablet

  Primus Remedies Pvt Ltd

• AVAS CV 20 MG TABLET

  Micro Labs Ltd

• Remetor Cv 20Mg/75Mg Capsule

  Lloyd Healthcare Pvt Ltd

• Lipisafe Cv 20Mg/75Mg Tablet

  Lakshya Life Sciences

• CLAVILIP 20 MG/75 MG CAPSULE

  Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Storvas Cv 20 Capsule

  Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

• Clopitab-Cv 20 Capsule

  Lupin Ltd

• Atorfit CV 20 Capsule

  Ajanta Pharma Ltd

• Atormac Cv 20 Capsule

  Macleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

• 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.

This medication 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. Clopidogrel is a prodrug with anticoagulatory properties that are broken down by CYP450 enzymes to its active metabolite that prevents adenosine diphosphate (ADP) from binding to its platelet P2Y12 receptor. This inhibits the ADP-mediated activation of the glycoprotein GPIIb/IIIa complex, which in turn inhibits coagulation.

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 Alcohol

  Alcohol

  Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

• Interaction with Lab Test

  Lab

  Information not available.

• Interaction with Medicine

  Cyclosporine

  You may have muscle pain, tenderness, and dark colored urine if these medicines are taken together. Inform the doctor if you are taking these medicines together. Appropriate dose adjustments are to be made under the doctor's supervision.

  Colchicine

  You may experience abdominal pain, diarrhea, muscle pain, and numbness in hands and feet if these medications are taken together. This interaction is more likely to happen in the elderly population with pre-existing kidney disease. Regular kidney function tests should be performed if coadministration is necessary. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement of the medicine should be done under the doctor's supervision.

  Atazanavir

  The risk of liver and muscle injury is more if these medicines are taken together. Inform the doctor if you experience fever, joint pain, fatigue, and yellowing of the skin or eyes. The interaction is more likely to happen if you have a pre-existing kidney disease. Replacement of the medicine should be done under the doctor's supervision.

  Gemfibrozil

  The risk of muscle injury may increase if these medicines are taken together. Inform the doctor if you experience muscle pain, tenderness or weakness. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement of the medicine should be done under doctor's supervision.

• Interaction with Disease

  Diabetes

  Before taking this medicine, inform the doctor if you are suffering from diabetes. Regular blood glucose tests are to be made and appropriate diet should be maintained.

  Rhabdomyolysis

  Any symptoms of muscle pain, tenderness or weakness should be reported to the doctor. Inform the doctor if you have any history of muscle disorder.

• Interaction with Food

  Food

  Information not available.

• Ques : What is clopitorva 20 capsule?

  Ans : This medication belongs to the class of drugs knowns as Antiplatelet, which acts as a Lipid-lowering medication. It treats various problems like Cardiac arrest and Strokes. This capsule contains Atorvastatin and Clopidogrel as active ingredients. It helps lower bad cholesterol (LDL) and raising good cholesterol (HDL) levels. It prevents the platelets to stick together and reduces the risk for the formation of blood clots.

• Ques : What are the uses of clopitorva 20 capsule?

  Ans : This medication is used for the treatment and prevention from conditions and symptoms of cardiac arrest, strokes and other heart diseases. It helps to reduce the enzymes that make cholesterol in the internal system.

• Ques : What are the Side Effects of clopitorva 20 capsule?

  Ans : This is a list of possible side-effects which may occur due to the constituting ingredients of this medication. These include increased glucose levels, constipation, headache, abdominal pain, weakness, dizziness, etc.

• Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal clopitorva 20 capsule?

  Ans : This medication should be stored at room temperature, away from heat and direct light. Keep it away from the reach of children and pets.