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Lupin Ltd

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ORAL

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Jan-27

About Novastat CV 20 Capsule

Novastat CV 20 Capsule is used to prevent heart attack and stroke in the future. It lowers the raised level of cholesterol and fats (triglycerides) in our body. A heart attack is a condition in which your coronary arteries (blood vessels supplying blood and oxygen to the heart) become blocked due to the build-up of fats (plaque), including cholesterol. These plaques narrow the arteries, leading to atherosclerosis and coronary artery disease, mainly for most heart attacks.

Novastat CV 20 Capsule is composed of two medicines, Rosuvastatin and Clopidogrel. Rosuvastatin is a lipid-lowering medication that blocks the enzyme required to make cholesterol in the body. As a result, it lowers the bad cholesterol (low-density lipoproteins or LDL), triglycerides (TG) and increases the levels of good cholesterol (high-density lipoproteins or HDL). Clopidogrel is a blood thinner (anticoagulant) that collectively prevents a clot in the blood vessels. Together, Novastat CV 20 Capsule reduces the increased levels of bad cholesterol (low-density lipoprotein and triglycerides) and prevents blood clots, thereby reducing and preventing the risk of heart attack, stroke and heart-related chest pain (angina).

Take Novastat CV 20 Capsule exactly as directed by your doctor. The dose and duration of Novastat CV 20 Capsule may differ depending on the reason why you're taking it and your responses to treatment. In some cases, you may experience headaches, ankle swelling due to fluid retention (oedema), slow heart rate, and nausea. Novastat CV 20 Capsule is known to cause dizziness, so driving should be avoided. Most of these side effects of Novastat CV 20 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 Novastat CV 20 Capsule of your own. Suddenly, stopping Novastat CV 20 Capsule may worsen your condition and increase your risk of a future heart attack. Inform your doctor if you are allergic to rosuvastatin or clopidogrel or have any active liver disease (liver enzyme abnormalities), active bleeding issues (like peptic ulcer, brain haemorrhage), or muscle problem (myopathy, rhabdomyolysis). The patient should inform the doctor that they are taking Novastat CV 20 Capsule before any surgery is scheduled or any new medicine is taken. Rosuvastatin, present in Novastat CV 20 Capsule , is a pregnancy category X drug, so it should not be given to pregnant women. It may cause harm to the fetus if administered to pregnant or breastfeeding women.

Uses of Novastat CV 20 Capsule

Treatment of Hyperlipidemia (Increased cholesterol), Prevention of heart attack, Prevention of stroke.

Medicinal Benefits

Rosuvastatin is a lipid-lowering medication that blocks the enzyme required to make cholesterol in the body. As a result, it lowers the bad cholesterol (low-density lipoproteins or LDL) and triglycerides (TG) and increases the levels of good cholesterol (high-density lipoproteins or HDL). Clopidogrel is a blood thinner (anticoagulant) that collectively prevents a clot in the blood vessels. Together Novastat CV 20 Capsule reduces the increased levels of bad cholesterol (low-density lipoprotein and triglycerides) and prevents blood clots, thereby reducing the risk of heart attack, stroke, and heart-related chest pain (angina).

Side Effects of Novastat CV 20 Capsule

  • Stomach bleeding

  • Gastrointestinal bleeding

  • Nose bleeding

  • Rash

  • Diarrhoea

  • Stomach ulcer

  • Muscle disease (myopathy, rhabdomyolysis)

  • Abdominal pain

Directions for Use

Swallow Novastat CV 20 Capsule as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Drug Warnings

Tell your doctor if you are allergic to rosuvastatin, clopidogrel, or any of its ingredients. If you have any active liver disease, active bleeding issues (like peptic ulcers, brain haemorrhage), pregnant, or plan to become pregnant or breastfeeding, do not take Novastat CV 20 Capsule until prescribed. The patient should inform the doctor that they are taking Novastat CV 20 Capsule before any surgery is scheduled or any new medicine is taken. Rosuvastatin present in Novastat CV 20 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 pregnant women. The risk of muscle problems might increase if Novastat CV 20 Capsule is taken with an antibiotic (clarithromycin), anti-HIV drugs (ritonavir, lopinavir, darunavir, atazanavir, indinavir) and antifungal (itraconazole). Coadministration with anticoagulants like warfarin may cause gastric bleeding and other bleeding problems. So, if you are using any blood-thinning agents, let your doctor know about this. Novastat CV 20 Capsule contains rosuvastatin, which can cause muscle problems like myopathy and rhabdomyolysis. Patients with active liver disease should use the Novastat CV 20 Capsule with caution. Safety and effectiveness of Novastat CV 20 Capsule have not been established, so its use should be avoided in paediatric patients less than ten years of age. Discontinuation of Novastat CV 20 Capsule may lead to cardiovascular events like heart attack, stroke, and angina (heart-related chest pain). Hence, you should consult a doctor before stopping the dose of Novastat CV 20 Capsule .

Therapeutic Class

ANTICOAGULANT/ANTITHROMBOTIC

Drug-Drug Interactions

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ClopidogrelMifepristone
Critical
ClopidogrelSelexipag
Critical

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • ERYTHROMYCIN
  • CLARITHROMYCIN
  • RITONAVIR
  • LOPINAVIR
  • DARUNAVIR
  • ATAZANAVIR
  • INDINAVIR
  • ITRACONAZOLE
  • WARFARIN
  • HEPARIN
  • COLCHICINE
  • DIGOXIN
  • CYCLOSPORINE

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • A low cholesterol diet and a regular exercise regime effectively complement treatment with Novastat CV 20 Capsule .

  • Stick to a freshly prepared home-cooked meal and avoid processed, packed foods that contain hidden sugar and extra calories.
  • Try to replace most of your saturated fats with unsaturated fats to reduce total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol (bad cholesterol) quickly.
  • Foods like avocados, olive oil, fatty fish, and nuts contain too many heart-healthy unsaturated fats, so eating them regularly is beneficial.
  • Include a diet enriched in fats like fish oils, polyunsaturated oils, and omega-3 fatty acids, which are good for heart health.
  • Quit smoking and avoid excessive intake of alcohol.

Habit Forming

No

What if I have taken an overdose of Novastat CV 20 Capsule

Do not take more than the prescribed dose of Novastat CV 20 Capsule as it may cause overdose. If you suspect you have taken overdose, please consult a doctor immediately.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Lupin Ltd, 3rd floor Kalpataru Inspire, Off. W E Highway, Santacruz (East), Mumbai 400 055. India Country of Origin: India
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