Pregnancy Interaction

• It is not safe to use Atorlip Asp 20 mg Capsule together when pregnant.
• Atorlip Asp 20 mg Capsule may be harmful to the growing fetus, as cholesterol is necessary for the creation of fetal cells.
• Aspirin can cause the fetal ductus arteriosus to close too soon, bleeding in the mother or baby, and labor to start later, especially in the third trimester.
• You should also not use this prescription while breastfeeding because both drugs may go into breast milk.

Faq For Medicine

Q1.What is Atorlip Asp 20 mg Capsule used for?

It lowers cholesterol levels and stops blood clots from forming, which lowers the risk of heart attack, stroke, and other heart problems.

Q2. When should I use this medicine?

Take it once a day, preferably in the evening after meals, or as your doctor says.

Q3: Is it okay to eat it?

Yes, it is best to take the tablet after a meal to lower the risk of stomach upset from Aspirin.

Q4. Is it okay to drink alcohol while taking this medicine?

Drinking too much alcohol can hurt your liver (because of Atorvastatin) and cause stomach bleeding (because of Aspirin).

Q5. What should I do if I forget to take a dose?

As soon as you recall, take it. If it's almost time for your next dose, omit the one you missed. Don't take two doses.

Expert Advice

• Take the drug every day at the same time, ideally after meals.
• Stick to a diet low in fat and cholesterol, and work out often.
• Stay away from grapefruit juice because it can make the negative effects of Atorlip Asp 20 mg Capsule worse.
• Tell your doctor before you have any surgery or dental work done, because Atorlip Asp 20 mg Capsule might make blood clotting harder.
• If you have muscle discomfort, weakness, black urine, or gastrointestinal bleeding, call your doctor right once.
• During treatment, it is a good idea to have tests done on your liver and kidneys every so often.
• Don't use it if you're pregnant or breastfeeding.

Side Effects

• Side effects that happen often:
• Feeling sick or having heartburn
• Pain in the stomach
• Headache
• Pain in the muscles or joints
• Tiredness
• Serious (rare) adverse effects:
• Muscle breakdown (Rhabdomyolysis)
• Damage to the liver (yellowing of the skin or eyes)
• Bleeding in the stomach and intestines (black stools or vomiting blood)
• Very bad allergic responses (rash, edema, trouble breathing)
• Get medical help right away if you have strange bleeding or muscle pain that won't go away.

 How It Works

• This combo works in two ways:
• Atorlip Asp 20 mg Capsule is a statin (HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor) that lowers LDL (bad cholesterol) and triglycerides while raising HDL (good cholesterol). It does this by stopping the liver from making cholesterol.
• Atorlip Asp 20 mg Capsule : An antiplatelet drug that stops platelets from sticking together, which lowers the risk of blood clots and heart problems.
• They work together to protect against heart attacks, strokes, and atherosclerosis.

Medicine Interaction

• This drug might interact with:
• Warfarin and Heparin are blood thinners that make bleeding more likely.
• Antifungals: Itraconazole and Ketoconazole
• Clarithromycin and erythromycin are two types of antibiotics.
• Antivirals: Lopinavir and Ritonavir
• NSAIDs: Ibuprofen and Naproxen (higher risk of stomach bleeding)
• Gemfibrozil and Fenofibrate are other medicines that decrease cholesterol.
• Grapefruit juice: Raises the level of Atorvastatin
• Always tell your doctor about any vitamins, supplements, or herbal products you are using.

 How to Use

• Do not crush or chew the tablet; just swallow it whole with water.
• Take once a day, preferably after your big meal (in the evening).
• If you forget to take a dose, do it as soon as you can. If it's almost time for the next one, skip it.
• Even if you feel better, keep taking the drug since it works best when you do.

 Uses / indications

• You should use Atorlip Asp 20 mg Capsule  for:
• Prevention of heart attack and stroke
• Controlling excessive triglycerides and cholesterol
• Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD)
• Therapy after angioplasty or stent insertion
• Avoiding problems with blood clots in people who are at high risk for heart disease