Advastat CV 20 Capsule
Product Info
Prescription required | Yes |
Marketer | Fusion Healthcare Pvt Ltd |
Active Ingredient | Rosuvastatin (20mg) + Clopidogrel (75mg) |
Storage | Store below 30°C |
Habit Forming | No |
Therapeutic Class | CARDIAC |
User Rating | 4.3 |
User Reviews | 370 |
FAQ
Advastat CV 20 Capsule Reviews
Advastat CV 20 should be taken with or without food. You should take it regularly at evenly spaced intervals as per the schedule prescribed by your doctor. Taking it at the same time every day will help you remember to take it. The dose and duration of treatment will depend on what you are being treated for. Do not stop taking it until you have finished the complete course, even when you feel better. Lifestyle changes like low-fat diet, exercise and not smoking may help this medicine to work better.
Stomach pain, diarrhea, indigestion, constipation, and headache are some common side effects of this medicine. This medicine increases your risk of bleeding, so it is important to be careful while shaving, cutting nails, using sharp objects, or engaging in contact sports (e.g., football, wrestling). Let your doctor know if you notice yellowing of skin, muscle pain or dark urine. You may be asked for regular monitoring of liver function while taking this medicine.
Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have liver or kidney disease or you are suffering from bleeding disorder. You must tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding. You should also let your healthcare team know all other medicines you are taking as they may affect, or be affected by this medicine.
How Advastat CV 20 Capsule Works
How to Use Advastat CV 20 Capsule
Benefits of Advastat CV 20 Capsule
- In Prevention of Heart attack: If your blood pressure is controlled you are less at risk of having a heart attack or stroke. Advastat CV 20 reduces the chances of heart diseases and helps you remain healthier for longer. Along with taking Advastat CV 20, make appropriate lifestyle changes, such as eating healthy and staying active, to maintain your blood pressure in the normal range.
- In Prevention of Angina (heart-related chest pain): Advastat CV 20 prevents the formation of blood clot. This makes blood flow more easily around your body and makes sure that your heart is getting a good supply of oxygen. Altogether, it reduces the risk of a chest pain caused by angina. This medicine might help increase your ability to exercise and go about your daily life more easily. You should take it regularly and as long as it is prescribed for it to work effectively.
- In Prevention of Stroke: High blood pressure might cause blood clots which blocks the flow of blood to the brain causing stroke. Advastat CV 20 helps lower your blood pressure and thus reduce the risk of a stroke. Along with taking Advastat CV 20, eat a healthy diet, remain physically active and minimise stress to help get your blood pressure back into the normal range.
Uses of Advastat CV 20 Capsule
- Prevention of Angina (heart-related chest pain)
- Prevention of Heart attack
- Prevention of Stroke
Advastat CV 20 Capsule Side Effects
Safety Tips
Quick Tips
- It increases your risk of bleeding. Be careful while shaving, cutting fingernails or toenails, or using sharp objects.
- Let your doctor know if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
- Notify your doctor if you are more tired than usual, do not feel hungry, or if you have yellow eyes, skin.
- Notify your doctor if you experience muscle pain or weakness, particularly if accompanied with fever.
- Take it with food to avoid an upset stomach.
- You have been prescribed Advastat CV 20 to lower your risk of heart attacks and stroke.
- Let your doctor know you are taking Advastat CV 20 before undergoing any surgical procedure.
References
- Rosuvastatin calcium. Carolina, Puerto Rico: IPR Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; 2003. [Accecssed 11 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
- Clopidogrel bisulfate. New York, New York: Bristol-Myers Squibb/Sanofi Pharmaceuticals Partnership; 2006.
- ScienceDirect. Rosuvastatin.