Description
Product Overview: Mactor ASP 75 Capsule is a combination medication designed to prevent heart attacks and strokes. It works by lowering “bad” cholesterol (LDL) and triglycerides while increasing “good” cholesterol (HDL) levels in the body. Additionally, it helps reduce the formation of blood clots.
Usage Instructions:
- Administration: Take the capsule with food to minimize stomach upset.
- Dosage: Follow the prescribed schedule, taking it at the same time each day to maintain consistency. Do not stop taking the medication without consulting your doctor, even if you feel better.
- Lifestyle Recommendations: Adopting a low-fat diet, regular exercise, and quitting smoking can enhance the effectiveness of this medication.
Common Side Effects: While most side effects are temporary and resolve as your body adjusts, some individuals may experience:
- Abdominal pain
- Indigestion
- Constipation
- Joint pain
- Insomnia
- Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of throat and nasal passages)
- Increased bleeding tendency
If you notice symptoms such as yellowing of the skin, muscle pain, or dark urine, seek medical attention promptly.
Precautions: Before taking Mactor ASP 75 Capsule, inform your doctor if you have:
- Liver or kidney disease
- A bleeding disorder
- If you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding.
Ensure your healthcare provider is aware of all other medications you are taking, as they may interact with this medicine.
Uses of Mactor ASP Capsule
- Prevention of Heart Attack and Stroke
Benefits of Mactor ASP Capsule:
In Prevention of Heart Attack and Stroke: Mactor ASP 75 Capsule combines Atorvastatin and Aspirin to effectively manage cholesterol levels and prevent blood clot formation.
- Atorvastatin works by lowering LDL and raising HDL, which helps prevent atherosclerosis (narrowing of blood vessels).
- Aspirin acts as a blood thinner, preventing the formation of new clots and stopping existing clots from enlarging.
Taking this medication regularly, along with making healthy lifestyle choices, will maximize its benefits in reducing the risk of cardiovascular events.
Side Effects of Mactor ASP Capsule:
Most side effects do not require medical attention and generally resolve as your body adapts. However, consult your doctor if you experience:
- Muscle pain
- Increased bleeding tendency
- Diarrhea
- Abnormal liver function tests
- Fainting
How to Use Mactor ASP Capsule:
- Take the capsule exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
- Swallow it whole with food; do not chew or crush.
Mechanism of Action:
Mactor ASP 75 Capsule combines Atorvastatin, which lowers cholesterol levels, and Aspirin, which prevents blood clot formation. This dual action helps maintain heart health and reduces the risk of serious cardiovascular issues.
Marketed By:
Macleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Salt Composition:
- Atorvastatin (10mg)
- Aspirin (75mg)