Avopril AS 10 mg/75 mg/5 mg Capsule


Product Info

Prescription required Yes
Marketer Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Active Ingredient Atorvastatin (10mg) + Aspirin (75mg) + Ramipril (5mg)
Storage Store below 30°C
Habit FormingNo
Therapeutic ClassCARDIAC
User Rating4.4
User Reviews624

FAQ

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What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Avopril AS 10 mg/75 mg/5 mg?
Keep this medicine in the packet or the container it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.
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Which painkiller is safe while taking Avopril AS 10 mg/75 mg/5 mg?
Paracetamol is safe to use while taking Avopril AS 10 mg/75 mg/5 mg for reducing pain. Avoid the use of other painkillers while taking Avopril AS 10 mg/75 mg/5 mg, as they may increase the risk of bleeding.
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Can I use Avopril AS 10 mg/75 mg/5 mg in pregnancy?
No, Avopril AS 10 mg/75 mg/5 mg should be avoided in pregnancy. Its use can cause injury and death to the baby. If you conceive while taking Avopril AS 10 mg/75 mg/5 mg, stop using the medicine and contact your doctor immediately.
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Which painkiller is safe while taking Avopril AS 10 mg/75 mg/5 mg?
Paracetamol is safe to use while taking Avopril AS 10 mg/75 mg/5 mg for reducing pain. Avoid the use of other painkillers while taking Avopril AS 10 mg/75 mg/5 mg, as they may increase the risk of bleeding.
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Will I need to stop Avopril AS 10 mg/75 mg/5 mg before surgery or dental procedure?
Avopril AS 10 mg/75 mg/5 mg may increase the risk of bleeding during a surgery or dental procedure. Therefore, you may be asked by your doctor to stop taking Avopril AS 10 mg/75 mg/5 mg. You should not stop taking Avopril AS 10 mg/75 mg/5 mg on your own.
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What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Avopril AS 10 mg/75 mg/5 mg?
Keep this medicine in the packet or the container it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.
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Can the use of Avopril AS 10 mg/75 mg/5 mg cause cough?
Yes, Avopril AS 10 mg/75 mg/5 mg can cause cough because it has ramipril as one of the active ingredients. Unfortunately, even cough medicines are not helpful in treating cough caused by ramipril. Talk to your doctor about Avopril AS 10 mg/75 mg/5 mg if you experience persistent cough.
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Can the use of Avopril AS 10 mg/75 mg/5 mg increase the risk of bleeding?
Yes, Avopril AS 10 mg/75 mg/5 mg increases the risk of bleeding. Always be careful while doing activities that may cause an injury or bleeding. Tell your doctor immediately if you notice any abnormal bruising or bleeding.
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Can the use of Avopril AS 10 mg/75 mg/5 mg cause cough?
Yes, Avopril AS 10 mg/75 mg/5 mg can cause cough because it has ramipril as one of the active ingredients. Unfortunately, even cough medicines are not helpful in treating cough caused by ramipril. Talk to your doctor about Avopril AS 10 mg/75 mg/5 mg if you experience persistent cough.
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What medicines should I avoid while taking Avopril AS 10 mg/75 mg/5 mg?
Avopril AS 10 mg/75 mg/5 mg can interact with several medicines and can cause serious problems. Talk to your doctor and inform him about using Avopril AS 10 mg/75 mg/5 mg before taking any prescription or non-prescription medicine.
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Can Avopril AS 10 mg/75 mg/5 mg cause muscle pain?
Yes, Avopril AS 10 mg/75 mg/5 mg can cause muscle pain by injuring the muscles. Talk to your doctor as soon as possible if you experience muscle pain, weakness or muscle cramps. It can be a sign of any muscle injury caused due to Avopril AS 10 mg/75 mg/5 mg.
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What medicines should I avoid while taking Avopril AS 10 mg/75 mg/5 mg?
Avopril AS 10 mg/75 mg/5 mg can interact with several medicines and can cause serious problems. Talk to your doctor and inform him about using Avopril AS 10 mg/75 mg/5 mg before taking any prescription or non-prescription medicine.
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Will I need to stop Avopril AS 10 mg/75 mg/5 mg before surgery or dental procedure?
Avopril AS 10 mg/75 mg/5 mg may increase the risk of bleeding during a surgery or dental procedure. Therefore, you may be asked by your doctor to stop taking Avopril AS 10 mg/75 mg/5 mg. You should not stop taking Avopril AS 10 mg/75 mg/5 mg on your own.
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Can I use Avopril AS 10 mg/75 mg/5 mg in pregnancy?
No, Avopril AS 10 mg/75 mg/5 mg should be avoided in pregnancy. Its use can cause injury and death to the baby. If you conceive while taking Avopril AS 10 mg/75 mg/5 mg, stop using the medicine and contact your doctor immediately.
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Can Avopril AS 10 mg/75 mg/5 mg cause muscle pain?
Yes, Avopril AS 10 mg/75 mg/5 mg can cause muscle pain by injuring the muscles. Talk to your doctor as soon as possible if you experience muscle pain, weakness or muscle cramps. It can be a sign of any muscle injury caused due to Avopril AS 10 mg/75 mg/5 mg.
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Can the use of Avopril AS 10 mg/75 mg/5 mg increase the risk of bleeding?
Yes, Avopril AS 10 mg/75 mg/5 mg increases the risk of bleeding. Always be careful while doing activities that may cause an injury or bleeding. Tell your doctor immediately if you notice any abnormal bruising or bleeding.
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What if you forget to take Avopril AS Capsule?
If you miss a dose of Avopril AS 10 mg/75 mg/5 mg, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
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Avopril AS 10 mg/75 mg/5 mg Capsule Reviews

Avopril AS 10 mg/75 mg/5 mg is used to prevent heart attack and stroke. It is a combination of medicines that help to control blood pressure, increased cholesterol levels and prevent clot formation.

Avopril AS 10 mg/75 mg/5 mg should be taken with food regularly at a fixed time each day. 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.

Taste change, stomach pain, indigestion, and blurred vision 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). Some patients may develop cough or throat irritation as a side effect of this medicine. It may also produce dizziness initially, but this improves with time. It is advisable to avoid the intake of potassium rich food or supplements while taking this medicine as this medicine may raise the level of potassium in the blood.

Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have liver or kidney disease. 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. You may be asked for regular monitoring of blood pressure, blood sugar level and potassium level in the blood while taking this medicine.

How Avopril AS 10 mg/75 mg/5 mg Capsule Works

Atorvastatin is a lipid-lowering medication that blocks an enzyme required in the body to make cholesterol. It lowers the "bad" cholesterol (LDL), triglycerides and raises the "good" cholesterol (HDL). Aspirin is an antiplatelet medication. It prevents the platelets from sticking together and decreases the formation of harmful blood clots. Ramipril is a blood-pressure lowering medicine which works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood flows more smoothly and the heart can pump blood more efficiently.

How to Use Avopril AS 10 mg/75 mg/5 mg Capsule

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Avopril AS 10 mg/75 mg/5 mg is to be taken with food.

Uses of Avopril AS 10 mg/75 mg/5 mg Capsule

  • Prevention of heart attack and stroke

Avopril AS 10 mg/75 mg/5 mg Capsule Side Effects

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Safety Tips

Kidney  CAUTION
Avopril AS 10 mg/75 mg/5 mg should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Avopril AS 10 mg/75 mg/5 mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Alcohol  UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Avopril AS 10 mg/75 mg/5 mg.
Liver  CAUTION
Avopril AS 10 mg/75 mg/5 mg should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Avopril AS 10 mg/75 mg/5 mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Inform your doctor if you develop any signs and symptoms of jaundice while taking this medicine.
Breast feeding  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Avopril AS 10 mg/75 mg/5 mg is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Pregnancy  UNSAFE
Avopril AS 10 mg/75 mg/5 mg is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.
Driving  UNSAFE
Avopril AS 10 mg/75 mg/5 mg may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Quick Tips

  • Do not take Avopril AS 10 mg/75 mg/5 mg if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy.
  • It may increase your risk of bleeding. Be careful while shaving, cutting fingernails or toenails, or using sharp objects.
  • Notify your doctor if you are more tired than usual, experience muscle symptoms (pain or weakness), do not feel hungry, or if you have yellow eyes, skin.
  • Let your doctor know you are taking Avopril AS 10 mg/75 mg/5 mg before undergoing any surgical procedure.
  • You have been prescribed Avopril AS 10 mg/75 mg/5 mg for the prevention of heart attack and stroke.
  • Let your doctor know you are taking Avopril AS 10 mg/75 mg/5 mg before undergoing any surgical procedure.
  • It may increase your risk of bleeding. Be careful while shaving, cutting fingernails or toenails, or using sharp objects.
  • You have been prescribed Avopril AS 10 mg/75 mg/5 mg for the prevention of heart attack and stroke.
  • Notify your doctor if you are more tired than usual, experience muscle symptoms (pain or weakness), do not feel hungry, or if you have yellow eyes, skin.
  • Do not take Avopril AS 10 mg/75 mg/5 mg if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy.

References

  1. Ramipril and atorvastatin [Package Insert]. Verna, Goa: Sanofi India Limited; 2021.
  2. Public Assessment Report: Scientific discussion. Acetylsalicylic Acid, Atorvastatin calcium tryhidrate and Ramipril. Spain: Ferrer International, S.A.; 2014.
  3. Aspirin [Prescribing Information]. North Haven, CT: New Haven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; 2015.

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