Atorvastatin
Uses
Atorvastatin is used in the treatment for reducing the increased cholesterol levels in blood.
How it Works
Atorvastatin isk nown as a statin and it works by selectively inhibiting the enzyme (HMG-CoA reductase) which plays a central role in the production of cholesterol. this then allows a reduction in the amount of cholesterol synthesized by the liver and a lowering of the lipoproteins and cholesterol circulating in the blood. Atorvastatin is used to prevent cardiovascular disease by lowering the production amount of cholesterol
Common Side effects
Patients who take Atorvastatin may suffer from such side effects; Vertigo, Diarrhoea, Digestive upset and flatulence, Musculoskeletal pain, Allergic reaction, Headache, Nausea, Dyspepsia, Nasopharyngitis, Increased liver enzymes, Increased glucose level in blood
Clopidogrel
Uses
Clopidogrel is used to prevent blood clots after a recent heart attack or stroke, and in unstable angina.
How it Works
Clopidogrel works by preventing platelets in the blood from sticking together and forming a blood clot therefore this helps in prevention of heart attacks and unstable angina.
Common Side effects
Some of the potential side effects of Clopidogrel can include the symptoms below; Diarrhoea, Chest pain, Collection of blood under the skin, deep, dark purple bruise Abdominal pain, Dyspepsia, Bleeding.
Uses
Clopitab SV Gold tablet is used for the treatment of high cholesterol, prevention of the formation of blood clots, prevention of heart attack, avoids heart complications and also dyslipidemia.
How it Works
Clopitab CV contains astorvastatin and clopidogrel as the main active ingredients. Clopitab SV works by inhibiting the HBG-CoA reductase in the body and thus this reduces the triglyceride levels in the blood. Clopitab CV inhibits the adenosine diphosphate receptor on the platelet cell membranes in order to inhibit the platlet activation and aggregation thus allowing treatment of the symptoms mentioned above.
Common Side effects
Some of the side effects that can be experienced with the use of Clopitab CV are as listed below confusion diabetes type 2 myopathy diarrhea upset stomach nausea if you experience any side effect at all please seek medical attention immediately