AVAS 10 ASP Capsule 15's

AVAS 10 ASP CAPSULE is a lipid lowering medicine. It contains Aspirin and Atorvastatin as the key ingredients. It is used to manage elevated blood cholesterol levels in the body. It can also be used to manage other conditions associated with high cholesterol levels such as blood clots, atherosclerosis, heart attack, stroke or peripheral vascular disease.

AVAS 10 ASP CAPSULE is a lipid lowering medicine. It contains aspirin and atorvastatin as active ingredients. Whereas Ecosprin is a blood thinner which contains only aspirin as the key ingredient.

The common side effects of taking AVAS 10 ASP CAPSULE are indigestion, constipation, flatulence, stomach pain, headache, dizziness or nausea. Consult your doctor if any of these side effect worsens. You must also inform your doctor if you experience stomach pain, dark urine or severe muscle pain or cramps especially if accompanied by fever and malaise after taking AVAS 10 ASP CAPSULE.

No. Do not stop taking AVAS 10 ASP CAPSULE without consulting your doctor. As high blood cholesterol levels and blood clot problems are chronic conditions, long term management is necessary to control its symptoms. Therefore, take AVAS 10 ASP CAPSULE as advised by your doctor for the stipulated duration. Discontinuation of therapy may cause the symptoms to reappear.

If you forget to take a dose of AVAS 10 ASP CAPSULE, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is time to take the next dose, skip the missed dose of AVAS 10 ASP CAPSULE and take the next one at the regular time. Do not take a double dose of AVAS 10 ASP CAPSULE to compensate the missed dose.

Yes. AVAS 10 ASP CAPSULE is a lipid lowering medicine with blood thinning properties. Aspirin manages the clumping of platelets in the blood vessels and atorvastatin reduces the levels of bad cholesterol (LDL) and triglycerides in the body. Collectively they cause blood thinning and reduces the chances of blood clots in the body.

Before taking AVAS 10 ASP CAPSULE inform your doctor if you have any kidney or heart problems. You must also inform your doctor if you have serious liver problems, stomach ulcers, bleeding problems, diabetes, family history of muscle disorders or if you are scheduled for any upcoming surgery. Consult your doctor before taking AVAS 10 ASP CAPSULE if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding. Regularly visit your doctor for checkups and perform all the necessary lab tests recommended for you. AVAS 10 ASP CAPSULE may make you bleed more easily even after minor cuts or injuries and so avoid engaging yourself in activities that can injure you easily. Inform your doctor if you experience any unpleasant symptoms (such as stomach pain, dark urine or severe muscle pain or cramps with fever and malaise) after taking AVAS 10 ASP CAPSULE.

Yes. AVAS 10 ASP CAPSULE may affect the way your liver work. It can elevate the levels of certain liver enzymes in your body. Therefore, it is strictly not recommended for use in patients with severe liver diseases. It should be used with caution in patients with other minor liver problems. Therefore, consult your doctor before taking it.

Yes. AVAS 10 ASP CAPSULE is a blood thinner which may make you bleed more easily even after minor cuts or injuries. As surgeries are always associated with increased bleeding tendency, simultaneous use of AVAS 10 ASP CAPSULE is not recommended as it may make you bleed more.

While undergoing therapy with AVAS 10 ASP CAPSULE, avoid concomitant use of antibiotics (erythromycin), antifungals (ketoconazole) and antiviral medicines (ritonavir) without consulting your doctor. Also, before taking other blood thinning medications (such as warfarin and heparin), you must consult your doctor as a precaution.