INTRODUCTION

STATOR ASP 75MG is a combination of Aspirin and Atorvastatin which belongs to a group of medicines called Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and Statins respectively. STATOR ASP 75MG is used to treat high levels of lipids (dyslipidemia) associated with atherosclerotic arterial disease with risk of myocardial infarction, stroke, or peripheral vascular disease. STATOR ASP 75MG lowers the bad cholesterol (LDL), triglycerides and raises the good cholesterol (HDL) levels in the body and also it decreases the formation of blood clots.

Aspirin is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug prevents the platelets from clumping and clotting in arteries and improves blood flow to heart. Atorvastatin belongs to statins lowers cholesterol levels in the blood by blocking an enzyme that's needed for the liver to produce cholesterol.

Before taking STATOR ASP 75MG inform your doctor if you have bleeding disorder, liver, kidney, or heart conditions. Inform your physician if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Tell your doctor about all previous medications you take before taking STATOR ASP 75MG. It is not suitable for use in children and adolescents under 16 years of age, unless specifically indicated by your doctor. The common side effects of STATOR ASP 75MG are constipation, headache, dizziness, abdominal pain, or nausea.

USES OF STATOR ASP 75MG

• prevent heart attack and stroke

HOW STATOR ASP 75MG WORKS

STATOR ASP 75MG helps to prevent heart attack and stroke, where atorvastatin works by slowing the production of cholesterol in the body to decrease the amount of cholesterol that may build up on the walls of the arteries and block blood flow to the heart, brain, and other parts of the body. Aspirin prevents the platelets from sticking together and decreases the formation of harmful blood clots.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

Always take STATOR ASP 75MG as directed by your physician. Take this medicine with or without food, swallow the medicine as a whole and do not crush or chew the medicine. Do not stop taking STATOR ASP 75MG unless advised by your doctor.

SIDE EFFECTS OF STATOR ASP 75MG

HOW TO MANAGE SIDE EFFECTS

Headache:

Rest and drink plenty of fluids. Apply a wet or cold cloth to forehead and rest in a quiet, comfortable, dark room.

Nausea:

Take this medicine with, or just after, a meal or snack and stick to simple meals and do not eat oil rich or spicy food.

Stomach pain:

Try to take rest and relax. Eat and drink slowly or try to have smaller and frequent meals. Keep a heat pad on your stomach.

Constipation:

Take fiber rich foods in your diet such as fresh fruits, vegetables and whole grain cereals, and drink plenty of fluids. Exercise more regularly and stay active.

Diarrhea:

Drink plenty of fluids such as water, fruit juices or electrolytes to avoid dehydration in your body.

WARNING & PRECAUTIONS

INTERACTIONS

A. Drug-Drug interactions:

Before taking STATOR ASP 75MG inform to your doctor, if you are taking,

• ciclosporin (used to suppress immune activity)
• telithromycin, clarithromycin, fusidic acid (treats bacterial infection)
• ketoconazole, voriconazole, posaconazole (treats fungal infections)
• ritonavir, lopinavir, atazanavir (treats HIV infection)
• letermovir (used to prevent cytomegalovirus)
• stiripentol, phenytoin and sodium valproate (treats epilepsy)
• gemfibrozil, ezetimibe (treats cholesterol)
• telaprevir, boceprevir (treats hepatitis C virus)
• amlodipine, diltiazem (treats high blood pressure)
• digoxin, verapamil, and amiodarone (treats irregular heartbeat)
• cimetidine (treat heartburn and peptic ulcer)
• colchicine, probenecid (treats gout)
• non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as phenazone, ibuprofen (treats pain and fever)
• warfarin, heparin (treats blood clot)
• st. john’s wort (treats depression)
• oral contraceptives
• acetazolamide (treats gout)
• insulin, glibenclamide (treats diabetes)
• ACE inhibitor drugs such as lisinopril, enalapril and diuretics such as furosemide, hydrochlorothiazide (used to treat high blood pressure)
• methotrexate (treats cancer)
• lithium (treats mania or depression)
• sertraline or paroxetine (treats depression)

B. Drug-Food interactions:

While taking STATOR ASP 75MG, avoid taking large quantities of grapefruit juice as it can alter the effects of this medicine resulting in undesired therapeutic outcome.

Overdosage:

If you or anyone else accidentally take too much of STATOR ASP 75MG, consult your doctor immediately. Overdosage of STATOR ASP 75MG can cause undesirable effects such as headache, dizziness, confusion, hearing problems, ringing in ears, rapid breathing than normal, increased sweating, seizures and low blood sugar.

SYNOPSIS

MORE INFORMATION

• Keep out of reach of children
• Store at normal room temperature

FAQs ABOUT STATOR ASP 75MG

Can STATOR ASP 75MG cause muscle pain?

Yes, STATOR ASP 75MG may cause muscle pain, weakness, and tenderness in some individuals, it should be used with caution in elderly patients. STATOR ASP 75MG can lead to abnormal muscle breakdown known as rhabdomyolysis which can be identified by symptoms such as red-brown discoloration of urine, high fever. Consult your doctor immediately, if left untreated it can lead to severe kidney problems.

Can I drink alcohol while taking STATOR ASP 75MG?

No, avoid drinking alcohol while taking STATOR ASP 75MG as it may increase the risk of bleeding in stomach or delays bleeding time. Drinking alcohol also worsens the condition of the patient resulting in increased risk of heart attack or stroke.

Is STATOR ASP 75MG safe to use in lung disease patients?

STATOR ASP 75MG should be used with caution in patients having asthma or other chronic respiratory problems as it can induce asthma attacks or causing difficulty in breathing due to obstruction of airways. Also, STATOR ASP 75MG should be used with caution in patients with nasal polyps and allergic rhinitis.

What foods should I avoid while taking STATOR ASP 75MG?

While taking STATOR ASP 75MG avoid eating foods high in fat or cholesterols such as fried or processed foods, grapefruit juice, dairy products, and red meat which can lead to poor therapeutic outcome to treat disease.

Can I take STATOR ASP 75MG with hypertension drugs?

STATOR ASP 75MG should be used with caution in patients with high blood pressure as it can increase the risk of high blood pressure or alter the effectiveness of anti-hypertensive medicine (such as lisinopril, ramipril, chlorthalidone) leading to poor therapeutic outcome in managing high blood pressure. Before taking STATOR ASP 75MG inform your doctor about previous medication history.

REFERENCES

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USEFUL DIAGNOSTIC TESTS

• Lipid profile
• Kidney function test