Atorec Gold 10 mg Capsule is used for the prevention of heart attack and stroke. It also lowers the raised level of cholesterol in our body. A heart attack generally refers to a blocked flow of blood to the heart due to the blockage of arteries. The blockage is most often a buildup of fat, cholesterol and other substances, which form a plaque in the arteries that feed the heart (coronary arteries).

Atorec Gold 10 mg Capsule is composed of three medicines namely: Atorvastatin, Clopidogrel and Aspirin. Atorvastatin is a lipid-lowering medication that blocks the enzyme required to make cholesterol in the body. It reduces the bad cholesterol (also known as low-density lipoproteins or LDL) and triglycerides (TG) and increases the levels of good cholesterol (also known as high-density lipoproteins or HDL). Clopidogrel and Aspirin are blood thinners (anticoagulants) that collectively prevent the formation of a clot in the blood vessels. It also helps to reduce the increased levels of bad cholesterol (low-density lipoprotein and triglycerides). Together Atorec Gold 10 mg Capsule help to reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke and heart-related chest pain (angina).

You can take Atorec Gold 10 mg Capsule with food or without food. It should be swallowed whole with a glass of water. Do not chew, bite, or break it. Your doctor will advise you how often you take Atorec Gold 10 mg Capsule based on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience headaches, dizziness, ankle swelling (oedema), slow heart rate, diarrhoea, and nausea. Most of these side effects of Atorec Gold 10 mg Capsule do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

Try not to stop taking this medicine of your own. Stopping Atorec Gold 10 mg Capsule abruptly may worsen your condition and increase your risk of a future heart attack. Let your doctor know if you are sensitive to atorvastatin, clopidogrel or aspirin, have any active liver disease, active bleeding issues (like peptic ulcer, brain haemorrhage), muscle problem (myopathy, rhabdomyolysis), are pregnant or planning to become pregnant or breastfeeding. The patient should inform the doctor that they are taking Atorec Gold 10 mg Capsule before any surgery is scheduled or any new medicine is taken. Atorvastatin present in Atorec Gold 10 mg Capsule is a pregnancy category X drug so it is contraindicated in pregnant women. As it may cause harm to the fetus if administered to a pregnant woman. Atorec Gold 10 mg Capsule is known to cause dizziness, so driving should be avoided.

Atorec Gold 10 mg Capsule is composed of three medicines namely: Atorvastatin (lipid or cholesterol-lowering medicine), Aspirin (analgesic and anticoagulant) and Clopidogrel (anticoagulant). Together they help in lowering increased bad cholesterol (low-density lipoprotein - LDL) and raise good cholesterol (high-density lipoprotein - HDL). This, in turn, prevents the formation of blood clots and plaque (cholesterol) deposited in the walls of heart arteries thereby minimizing the risk of cardiovascular heart diseases like heart attack and stroke.

Let your doctor know if are sensitive to atorvastatin, clopidogrel or aspirin, have any active liver disease, active bleeding issues (like peptic ulcer, brain haemorrhage), pregnant or planning to become pregnant or breastfeeding. The patient should inform the doctor that they are taking Atorec Gold 10 mg Capsule before any surgery is scheduled or any new medicine is taken. Atorvastatin present in Atorec Gold 10 mg Capsule is a pregnancy category X drug so it is contraindicated in pregnant women. Atorec Gold 10 mg Capsule contains Atorvastatin which can cause muscle problems like myopathy and rhabdomyolysis. The safety and effectiveness of Atorec Gold 10 mg Capsule have not been established, so its use should be avoided in pediatric patients or children less than 12 years of age. Abrupt discontinuation of Atorec Gold 10 mg Capsule may lead to the occurrence of cardiovascular events like heart attack, stroke and angina (heart-related chest pain). Hence, you should consult a doctor before stopping the dose of Atorec Gold 10 mg Capsule .