Category: cholesterol

Uses:

• Reduces bad cholesterol (LDL) and triglycerides (Atorvastatin)

• Prevents blood clots and reduces risk of heart attack and stroke (Clopidogrel)

• Supports long-term heart and blood vessel health

• Helps prevent cardiovascular events in high-risk patients

Dosage:

• Usually one capsule daily, or as prescribed

• Dose may be adjusted based on cholesterol levels and cardiovascular risk

• Regular monitoring of cholesterol, liver function, and blood parameters may be needed

How to use:

• Swallow the capsule whole with water

• Can be taken with or without food

• Take at the same time every day

• Continue treatment even if cholesterol improves

Precautions:

• Avoid in pregnancy and breastfeeding

• Use cautiously if you have liver disease or bleeding disorders

• Report unusual bleeding, bruising, or dark stools immediately

• Avoid combining with other anticoagulants unless prescribed

• Periodic liver function tests recommended

Side effects:

• Muscle pain or cramps (Atorvastatin)

• Headache

• Stomach discomfort, nausea

• Increased liver enzymes (rare)

• Bleeding or easy bruising (Clopidogrel)

• Fatigue

• Allergic reactions (rare)

Uses:

• Reduces bad cholesterol (LDL) and triglycerides (Atorvastatin)

• Prevents blood clots, lowering risk of heart attack and stroke (Clopidogrel)

• Supports long-term heart and blood vessel health

• Helps prevent cardiovascular events in high-risk patients

Dosage:

• Usually one tablet daily, or as prescribed

• Dose may be adjusted depending on cholesterol levels and cardiovascular risk

• Regular monitoring of cholesterol, liver function, and blood parameters is recommended

How to use:

• Swallow the tablet whole with water

• Can be taken with or without food

• Take at the same time every day

• Continue even if cholesterol improves

Precautions:

• Avoid in pregnancy and breastfeeding

• Use cautiously in liver disease or bleeding disorders

• Report unusual bleeding, bruising, or dark stools

• Avoid other anticoagulants unless prescribed

• Periodic liver function tests may be advised

Side effects:

• Muscle pain or cramps (Atorvastatin)

• Headache

• Stomach discomfort, nausea

• Increased liver enzymes (rare)

• Bleeding or easy bruising (Clopidogrel)

• Fatigue

• Allergic reactions (rare)

Uses:

• Reduces bad cholesterol (LDL) and triglycerides (Atorvastatin + Ezetimibe)

• Increases good cholesterol (HDL)

• Helps prevent heart attack, stroke, and other cardiovascular complications

• Effective in patients not achieving target cholesterol with statin alone

Dosage:

• Usually one tablet daily, or as prescribed by the doctor

• Dose may be adjusted according to lipid profile

• Regular cholesterol monitoring recommended

How to use:

• Swallow the tablet whole with water

• Can be taken with or without food

• Take at the same time every day

• Continue even if cholesterol improves

Precautions:

• Avoid during pregnancy and breastfeeding

• Use cautiously in liver disease or heavy alcohol use

• Report muscle pain, weakness, or dark urine immediately

• Periodic liver function tests may be recommended

• Inform doctor about all other cholesterol-lowering medicines

Side effects:

• Muscle pain or cramps

• Headache

• Stomach discomfort, nausea

• Increased liver enzymes (rare)

• Fatigue

• Allergic reactions (rare)

Uses:

• Used for high cholesterol when lower doses are not enough.

• Strongly reduces LDL (bad cholesterol) and triglycerides.

• Increases HDL (good cholesterol).

• Helps prevent heart attack, stroke, and blood vessel blockages.

• Often prescribed in high-risk patients (diabetes, hypertension, obesity, smokers).

Dosage:

• Generally one tablet daily, with or without food.

• Often taken in the evening, but follow doctor’s instructions.

• Do not stop taking without medical advice.

How to Use:

• Swallow with water; do not chew or crush.

• Continue low-fat diet and regular exercise.

• If a dose is missed, take it soon unless close to next dose—never double dose.

Precautions:

• Avoid in liver disease or persistently high liver enzymes.

• Limit alcohol consumption due to liver risk.

• Tell your doctor if you have thyroid problems, kidney issues, or a history of muscle disorders.

• Not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

• Interacts with some antibiotics, antifungals, and HIV medicines.

Side Effects:

• Common: Muscle pain, weakness, headache, stomach upset.

• Sometimes: Increased liver enzymes.

• Rare but serious: Severe muscle breakdown (rhabdomyolysis)—seek immediate help if you get intense muscle pain or dark urine

Uses:

• Helps lower high cholesterol levels

• Reduces LDL (bad cholesterol) and triglycerides

• Increases HDL (good cholesterol)

• Prevents heart attack, stroke, and other cardiovascular diseases

• Beneficial for patients with diabetes, hypertension, or a history of heart disease

Dosage:

• Usually taken once daily

• Dose may be adjusted based on cholesterol reports and medical condition

How to Use:

• Take with or without food

• Take at the same time every day

• Swallow the tablet whole with water

• Follow a low-fat, low-cholesterol diet for best results

Precautions:

• Avoid if you have active liver disease or abnormal liver enzyme levels

• Inform your doctor if you have kidney issues or consume alcohol frequently

• Not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding

• Tell doctor about all medicines, especially antibiotics, antifungals, anti-HIV drugs, or other cholesterol medicines

• Liver function tests may be required periodically

• Avoid excessive alcohol

Side Effects:

• Muscle pain or weakness

• Headache

• Indigestion or stomach discomfort

• Nausea

• Constipation

• Rare but serious: liver issues, severe muscle breakdown (rhabdomyolysis)—seek help if dark urine, extreme fatigue, or jaundice appear

Storage:

• Store below 30°C and protect from light and moisture.