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Written By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
Last Updated Nov 10, 2024 | 7:17 PM IST

Valros-Gold 20 Cap is used to prevent heart attack and stroke. It works by preventing platelets from clumping together, lowering bad cholesterol levels, and increasing good cholesterol levels. In some cases, this medicine may cause side effects such as increased bleeding tendency, indigestion, abdominal pain, weakness, muscle pain, headache, diarrhoea, and nausea. Before taking this medicine, inform the doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, taking any other medication, or have any pre-existing medical conditions.

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About Valros-Gold 20 Cap

Valros-Gold 20 Cap is primarily used to prevent heart attack and stroke, especially in patients after bypass heart surgery. A heart attack occurs when a blood clot blocks the blood flow to the heart. This blockage of arteries is often an accumulation of fat, cholesterol and other substances, which form a plaque in the arteries that feed the heart (coronary arteries).

Valros-Gold 20 Cap is composed of three medicines: Aspirin, clopidogrel, and rosuvastatin. Aspirin and clopidogrel together act as a blood-thinning agent (or anti-platelet agent) to prevent heart attack and stroke. They help to prevent blood clots by preventing the clubbing of platelets together. Rosuvastatin belongs to the class of drugs known as a cholesterol-lowering agent, which works by blocking liver enzymes and causing the liver to produce less cholesterol. Rosuvastatin lowers the bad cholesterol (low-density lipoprotein or LDL) levels and increases good cholesterol levels (high-density lipoprotein or HDL) in the bloodstream. Thus, Valros-Gold 20 Cap helps in the free flow of blood without forming any clog in the blood vessel's arteries, thereby preventing a heart attack, stroke and other peripheral vascular diseases.

Take Valros-Gold 20 Cap as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take Valros-Gold 20 Cap for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending on your medical condition. You may experience increased bleeding tendency, indigestion, abdominal pain, nosebleeds, weakness, muscle pain, headache, diarrhoea, gastrointestinal bleeding and nausea. Most of these side effects of Valros-Gold 20 Cap do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor. 

Do not stop taking this medicine of your own. Stopping Valros-Gold 20 Cap may worsen your condition and increase the risk of a future heart attack. Let your doctor know if you are allergic to Valros-Gold 20 Cap or any ingredients of Valros-Gold 20 Cap . Valros-Gold 20 Cap should not be taken in conditions like kidney/liver diseases, asthma, active bleeding issues (like peptic ulcer, brain haemorrhage), gastrointestinal disorders, diabetes and musculoskeletal disorders. If you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding, it is essential to seek medical advice before starting Valros-Gold 20 Cap . Do not drive or operate machinery if you experience dizziness or drowsiness while using Valros-Gold 20 Cap . Valros-Gold 20 Cap is not recommended for children below the age of 16 years.

Uses of Valros-Gold 20 Cap

Prevention of heart attack and stroke

Medicinal Benefits

Valros-Gold 20 Cap is used to prevent myocardial infarction (heart attack), stroke or peripheral vascular disease. It also lowers abnormally elevated cholesterol or fat levels (dyslipidemia) in the body. Valros-Gold 20 Cap is composed of three medicines: Aspirin, clopidogrel, and rosuvastatin. Aspirin is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID) and anti-platelet drug that decreases blood clot formation by preventing the platelets from clubbing together. It is also used in heart-related revascularization procedures (provision of new blood supply to a body part), such as coronary artery bypass graft, to improve the blood flow through the revascularized area. Clopidogrel acts by preventing blood clots if you have severe chest pain (unstable angina or heart attack), stroke and peripheral arterial disease (heart problem due to narrow veins). Rosuvastatin is an antilipemic agent (cholesterol-lowering). It works by blocking liver enzymes, causing the liver to make less cholesterol. It also lowers the bad cholesterol (low-density lipoprotein or LDL) levels and increases good cholesterol levels (high-density lipoprotein or HDL) in the blood. Rosuvastatin reduces the risk of coronary events, such as heart attack, stroke and angina (chest pain).

Directions for Use

Swallow the medicine as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Valros-Gold 20 Cap

  • Increased bleeding tendency
  • Indigestion
  • Abdominal pain
  • Nosebleeds
  • Weakness
  • Muscle pain
  • Headache
  • Diarrhoea
  • Gastrointestinal bleeding
  • Nausea

Drug Warnings

Before taking Valros-Gold 20 Cap , let your doctor know if you have a history of liver and kidney diseases or allergic reactions to Valros-Gold 20 Cap . If you are at risk of internal bleeding (bleeding inside any tissues, organs, or joints of your body), a recent injury/surgery or a planned surgery (including dental) in the next few days, blood clotting disorder and active bleeding issues (like peptic ulcer, brain haemorrhage), please inform your doctor before starting Valros-Gold 20 Cap . It is important to tell your doctor if you have any kidney/liver diseases, asthma, gastrointestinal disorders, diabetes, musculoskeletal disorders or mental illnesses like memory loss, forgetfulness, amnesia, memory impairment and confusion before using Valros-Gold 20 Cap . Valros-Gold 20 Cap may have harmful effects on the baby when a pregnant mother uses it. Also, salicylates in Aspirin of Valros-Gold 20 Cap can pass into the breast milk and cause rashes and bleeding issues in infants. If you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding, it is essential to seek medical advice before starting Valros-Gold 20 Cap . Avoid using other over-the-counter medications, such as herbal or vitamin supplements, without medical advice.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interactions: Valros-Gold 20 Cap may interact with blood thinners (rivaroxaban, apixaban, warfarin, heparin, phenindione, ticlopidine, coumarin), gout medicines (probenecid), anti-cancer or anti-arthritis drug (methotrexate), anti-platelet drugs (clopidogrel, dipyridamole), antidepressants (lithium, sertraline, paroxetine), immune-related drugs (cyclosporine, tacrolimus), anti-epilepsy drug (valproate, phenytoin), pain killers (meloxicam, celecoxib, naproxen, ibuprofen), anti-diabetic drugs (insulin glargine), blood pressure medicines (lisinopril), cholesterol-lowering drugs (gemfibrozil, fenofibrate), antacids and oral contraceptives.

Drug-Food Interactions: Limit alcohol intake since it may raise blood pressure, leading to heart disease. Avoid fatty foods to help control your cholesterol and triglyceride levels. Caffeine may have minor interactions with Aspirin in Valros-Gold 20 Cap .

Drug-Disease Interactions: Valros-Gold 20 Cap is contraindicated in the liver, kidney diseases, active bleeding disorders, asthma, gastrointestinal bleeding disorders, diabetes, musculoskeletal disorder (myopathy) and viral infections.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • RIVAROXABAN
  • APIXABAN
  • WARFARIN
  • HEPARIN
  • PHENINDIONE
  • TICLOPIDINE
  • COUMARINS
  • PROBENECID
  • METHOTREXATE
  • CLOPIDOGREL
  • DIPYRIDAMOLE
  • LITHIUM
  • SERTRALINE
  • PAROXETINE
  • CYCLOSPORINE
  • TACROLIMUS
  • VALPROATE
  • PHENYTOIN
  • MELOXICAM
  • CELECOXIB
  • NAPROXEN
  • IBUPROFEN
  • INSULIN GLARGINE
  • LISINOPRIL
  • GEMFIBROZIL
  • FENOFIBRATE

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Take the medication as directed by the doctor and at regular intervals. Do not use other over-the-counter medications, herbal remedies, or vitamin supplements without informing your pharmacist or doctor when you take Valros-Gold 20 Cap .
  • A low-cholesterol diet and regular exercise regime are found to complement treatment with Valros-Gold 20 Cap effectively.
  • Keep your cholesterol and triglyceride levels under control.
  • Eat at regular intervals and maintain a healthy diet that includes fresh fruits and vegetables.
  • High-fat meals should be avoided, as they may further increase the risk of a heart attack, instead of eating heart-healthy foods.
  • Limit alcohol intake since it raises blood pressure and increases the risk of heart disease.
  • Keep a check on your weight and exercise regularly to keep your heart healthy.
  • Your doctor also guides you on noticing and managing the early symptoms of detecting heart diseases.

Special Advise

  • Explain to your doctor about your complete medical history, such as haemophilia, stomach ulcers, low blood cell count (platelets, red or white blood cells), and liver disease.
  • Your doctor may advise regular examination of the lungs aspirin in Valros-Gold 20 Cap may worsen the symptoms of asthma.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Heart attack: It occurs when a blood clot blocks the blood flow to the heart. This blockage of arteries is often an accumulation of fat, cholesterol and other substances, which form a plaque in the arteries that feed the heart (coronary arteries). During a heart attack (myocardial infarction), the blood supply which nourishes the heart with oxygen is cut off. Heart attack signs include chest pain, upper body pain, sweating, nausea, fatigue and trouble breathing.

Stroke: It occurs when a blockage of blood supply to a part of the brain prevents brain tissues from getting enough oxygen and nutrients.

Angina: It is a type of heart-related chest pain which occurs due to reduced or blocked blood flow to the heart. This is a common sign and symptom of coronary artery disease in which arteries get clogged due to the deposition of an excessive amount of cholesterol in the heart's arteries.

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Alcohol

Unsafe

It is unsafe to consume alcohol since it may worsen the side effects like dizziness and increases blood pressure.

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Pregnancy

Unsafe

Valros-Gold 20 Cap is a pregnancy category X drug and is unsafe to use during pregnancy since it has harmful effects on the fetus. If the patient becomes pregnant while using Valros-Gold 20 Cap , please discontinue immediately and consult your doctor if you are planning to conceive or already pregnant before starting Valros-Gold 20 Cap .

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Breast Feeding

Unsafe

Valros-Gold 20 Cap is not recommended for use if you are lactating, since salicylates in aspirin pass through the breast milk and can cause rashes, platelet abnormalities and bleeding in nursing infants. Please consult your doctor before starting Valros-Gold 20 Cap .

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Driving

Caution

Do not drive or operate machinery if you experience dizziness or drowsiness while using Valros-Gold 20 Cap . Valros-Gold 20 Cap can also sometimes cause blurry vision, hence avoid driving in such situations. Seek medical attention if the symptoms persist longer.

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Liver

Caution

Let your doctor know if you have any history of liver diseases or hepatic impairment. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing Valros-Gold 20 Cap . However, it is not recommended in patients with severe liver diseases.

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Kidney

Caution

Let your doctor know if you have any history of kidney diseases. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing Valros-Gold 20 Cap . However, it is not recommended in patients with severe kidney diseases.

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Children

Caution

Valros-Gold 20 Cap is not recommended for children below the age of 16 years. The safety and efficacy of Valros-Gold 20 Cap have not been established in children due to limited testing of this drug on children by competent authorities across the world.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

C-3, 1St Floor, Neelkhanth-2,Sant Nagar, Delhi-110084
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FAQs

Valros-Gold 20 Cap is used to prevent heart attack and stroke, especially in patients after bypass heart surgery.
Yes, diarrhea may occur as a side effect of Valros-Gold 20 Cap . Drinking plenty of fluids and eating light non-spicy meals would be helpful. If you are suffering from severe diarrhea or if you notice blood in stool or urine, please inform your doctor.
Valros-Gold 20 Cap consists of Aspirin and Clopidogrel. These are blood-thinning agents and can increase the risk of bleeding. It is advised to be cautious during your daily activities like shaving, cutting fingernails or using sharp objects. Also, please consult your doctor beforehand if you undergo any surgery.
Please consult your doctor if Valros-Gold 20 Cap needs to be discontinued before undergoing a dental procedure or any surgery. The doctor might ask you to stop taking Valros-Gold 20 Cap a few days before surgery since it can cause an increased risk of bleeding during surgery.
Valros-Gold 20 Cap can cause dizziness as one of its side effects. Please consult your doctor if you feel dizzy for a longer time. Avoid driving or operating machinery during episodes of dizziness.
Valros-Gold 20 Cap is composed of three medicines, namely: Aspirin, clopidogrel, rosuvastatin. Aspirin is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) with anti-platelet action. Aspirin and clopidogrel act as a blood-thinning or anti-platelet agent to prevent heart attack and stroke. They decrease the formation of blood clots by preventing the platelets from clubbing together. Rosuvastatin belongs to the class of drugs known as Antilipemic agent (cholesterol-lowering). It works by blocking liver enzymes, causing the liver to make less cholesterol. Rosuvastatin lowers the bad cholesterol (low-density lipoprotein or LDL) levels and increases good cholesterol levels (high-density lipoprotein or HDL) in the blood. Valros-Gold 20 Cap helps in the free flow of blood, thereby preventing a heart attack, stroke, and other peripheral vascular diseases.
Valros-Gold 20 Cap contains aspirin, clopidogrel which are anti platelets, they may increase the chance of bleeding. Consult your doctor before using Valros-Gold 20 Cap and explain your through medical history.
Valros-Gold 20 Cap helps prevent heart attack by lowering cholesterol levels and preventing clot formation in the arteries of the heart.
Yes, Valros-Gold 20 Cap may cause tiredness as a side effect, although this varies among individuals. To stop feeling tired, prioritize quality sleep, stay hydrated, eat a balanced diet, exercise regularly, and manage stress.
Yes, using Valros-Gold 20 Cap can prevent stroke by managing cholesterol levels and blood pressure. Talk to the doctor if you have any concerns.
Store Valros-Gold 20 Cap at room temperature. Keep it out of sight and reach of children.
Aim to maintain a healthy weight through a balanced diet and regular exercise. Manage stress with techniques like meditation, and avoid smoking and excessive alcohol. Limit unhealthy food intake.
Paracetamol may be safe while taking Valros-Gold 20 Cap , as other painkillers might increase the risk of bleeding. However, it’s advisable to consult your doctor for specific recommendations tailored to your health needs and medication regimen.
You should only take Valros-Gold 20 Cap during pregnancy if it’s prescribed by a doctor. Please consult your healthcare provider if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.
If you miss a dose of Valros-Gold 20 Cap take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for the scheduled dose, skip the missed dose and take the next dose at the scheduled time.
Valros-Gold 20 Cap may not be recommended for use in children as the safety and effectiveness have not been established. Please consult the doctor.
Do not stop taking Valros-Gold 20 Cap abruptly without consulting the doctor as it might worsen your condition. Talk to the doctor if you experience any difficulty while taking Valros-Gold 20 Cap .
Valros-Gold 20 Cap may interact with other medications. Hence, consult the doctor if you are taking other medicines, particularly anti-HIV drugs, antifungals, blood thinners, immunosuppressants, and cardiac glycosides.
The common side effects of Valros-Gold 20 Cap include headache, muscle pain, stomach pain, indigestion, bruise (discolouration of the skin), bleeding in the nose, weakness, gastrointestinal bleeding, diarrhoea, and nausea. Consult the doctor if the side effects persist or worsen.

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