1. Overview
This medicine is used to support heart health by lowering cholesterol levels and preventing blood clots. It combines two active ingredients to help reduce the risk of heart attacks, strokes, and other cardiovascular events.
2. How It Works
Atorvastatin lowers “bad” cholesterol (LDL) in the blood, which helps prevent plaque buildup in arteries. Clopidogrel prevents platelets from clumping together, reducing the risk of blood clots that can block blood flow to the heart or brain.
3. Common Uses
- Prevention of heart attacks and strokes in high-risk patients
- Management of high cholesterol levels
- Reducing the risk of blood clots after heart procedures
- Support for overall cardiovascular health
4. Key Benefits
- Helps lower cholesterol and triglyceride levels
- Reduces the risk of blood clot formation
- Supports long-term heart and vascular health
- Convenient combination therapy in one tablet
5. Safety & Precautions
- Take only as prescribed by a healthcare professional
- Inform your doctor of any liver or kidney issues
- Avoid sudden discontinuation without medical advice
- Monitor for unusual bleeding or bruising
- Store in a cool, dry place away from children
6. Scientific Literature (External Links)
- Atorvastatin and cardiovascular risk: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=atorvastatin+cardiovascular+risk
- Clopidogrel in preventing blood clots: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=clopidogrel+antiplatelet
- Combination therapy for heart disease: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/?term=atorvastatin+clopidogrel+cardiovascular