Manufacturer: Lupin Ltd
Salt Composition : Atorvastatin(20mg), Clopidogrel(75mg)
Clopitab-CV 20 Capsule should be taken with food to avoid stomach upset. You should take it regularly at evenly spaced intervals as per the schedule prescribed by your doctor. Taking it at the same time every day will help you remember to take it. The dose and duration of treatment will depend on what you are being treated for. Do not stop taking it until you have finished the complete course, even when you feel better. Lifestyle changes like low-fat diet, exercise and not smoking may help this medicine to work better.
Clopitab-CV 20 Capsule is a combination medicine that is used to prevent heart attack. It contains Atorvastatin that works by reducing the amount of “bad” cholesterol (LDL) and raising the amount of “good” cholesterol (HDL) in your blood.
Atorvastatin acid is extensively metabolised in both the gut and liver by oxidation, lactonisation and glucuronidation, and the metabolites are eliminated by biliary secretion and direct secretion from blood to the intestine.In the liver, approximately 15% of absorbed clopidogrel is metabolized by the cytochrome P450 (CYP) system to generate its active metabolite via a 2-step bioactivation process, whereas the rest 85% is hydrolyzed by carboxylesterase 1 (CES1) to an inactive carboxylic acid derivative.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Clopitab-CV
Stomach pain
Diarrhea
Indigestion
Constipation
Headache
Dizziness
Muscle pain
Weakness
Increased glucose level in blood
Increased liver enzymes
Hypersensitivity to Clopitab-CV 20 Capsule is a contraindication. In addition, Clopitab-CV 20 Capsule should not be used if you have the following conditions:
Active liver disease
Active pathological bleeding
Hypersensitivity
Hypersensitivity to this drug
Intracranial hemorrhage
Lactation
Peptic ulcer
Pregnancy
Clopitab-CV 20 Capsule is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Clopitab-CV 20 Capsule.
Clopitab-CV 20 Capsule is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Use with caution
Below 9years: Contraindicated
Atorvastatin + Clopidogrel is a combination of two medicines: Atorvastatin and Clopidogrel, which prevents heart attack and stroke. Atorvastatin is a lipid-lowering medication that blocks an enzyme required in the body to make cholesterol. It lowers the "bad" cholesterol (LDL), triglycerides and raises the "good" cholesterol (HDL). Clopidogrel is an antiplatelet medication which prevents the platelets from sticking together and decreases the formation of harmful blood clots.
If you use other drugs or over the counter products at the same time, the effects of Clopitab-CV 20 Capsule may change. This may increase your risk for side-effects or cause your drug not to work properly. Tell your doctor about all the drugs, vitamins, and herbal supplements you are using, so that you doctor can help you prevent or manage drug interactions. Clopitab-CV 20 Capsule may interact with the following drugs and products:
Antacids
Aprepitant
Azole antifungals
Colchicine
Cyclosporine
Diltiazem
Grapefruit
Macrolide antibiotics
Niacin
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Duration as advised by your doctor. Clopitab-CV 20 Capsule is to be taken with food.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Clopitab-CV 20 Capsule, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
You have been prescribed Clopitab-CV 20 Capsule to lower your risk of heart attacks and stroke.
Take it with food to avoid an upset stomach.
It increases your risk of bleeding. Be careful while shaving, cutting fingernails or toenails, or using sharp objects.
Notify your doctor if you are more tired than usual, do not feel hungry, or if you have yellow eyes, skin.
Notify your doctor if you experience muscle pain or weakness, particularly if accompanied with fever.
Let your doctor know you are taking Clopitab-CV 20 Capsule before undergoing any surgical procedure.
Let your doctor know if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Clopitab-CV 20 Capsule is to be taken with food.
Q. Can Clopitab-CV 20 Capsule cause muscle pain?
Yes, Clopitab-CV 20 Capsule can cause muscle pain by injuring the muscles. Talk to your doctor as soon as possible if you experience muscle pain, weakness or muscle cramps. It can be a sign of any muscle injury caused due to Clopitab-CV 20 Capsule.
Q. Will I need to stop Clopitab-CV 20 Capsule before surgery or dental procedure?
Clopitab-CV 20 Capsule may increase the risk of bleeding during a surgery or dental procedure. Therefore, you may be asked by your doctor to stop taking Clopitab-CV 20 Capsule. But, you should not stop taking Clopitab-CV 20 Capsule on your own.
Q. What lifestyle changes should be adopted while taking Clopitab-CV 20 Capsule?
Making lifestyle changes can boost your health while taking Clopitab-CV 20 Capsule. Stop smoking, as smoking lowers your risk of having a heart attack and stroke. If you are overweight or obese, try to lose weight. You should maintain a healthy diet by including fruits and vegetables in your meals. Regular exercise can make your heart strong and decrease your risk of heart attack.
Q. Which painkiller is safe while taking Clopitab-CV 20 Capsule?
Paracetamol is safe to use while taking Clopitab-CV 20 Capsule for relieving pain. Avoid the use of other painkillers while taking Clopitab-CV 20 Capsule, as they may increase the risk of bleeding.
Q. Can the use of Clopitab-CV 20 Capsule increase the risk of bleeding?
Yes, Clopitab-CV 20 Capsule increases the risk of bleeding. Always be careful while doing activities that may cause an injury or bleeding. Tell your doctor immediately if you notice any abnormal bruising or bleeding.
Q. What medicines should I avoid while taking Clopitab-CV 20 Capsule?
Clopitab-CV 20 Capsule should be avoided with several medicines as it can cause serious problems. Talk to your doctor and inform him about using Clopitab-CV 20 Capsule before taking any prescription or non-prescription medicine.
Q. What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Clopitab-CV 20 Capsule?
Keep this medicine in the packet or the container it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.
