Azto Gold 20

Aztogold 20 Capsule is used for the treatment, control, prevention, & improvement of the following diseases, conditions and symptoms: Cardiovascular disease Prevention of heart attack Heart attack Fever Pain Rheumatic fever Rheumatoid arthritis Pericarditis Kawasaki disease Risk of stroke Aztogold 20 Capsule may also be used for purposes not listed here.

Let your doctor know if are sensitive to atorvastatin, clopidogrel or aspirin, have any active liver disease, active bleeding issues (like peptic ulcer, brain haemorrhage), pregnant or planning to become pregnant or breastfeeding. The patient should inform the doctor that they are taking Azto Gold 20 Capsule 10's before any surgery is scheduled or any new medicine is taken. Atorvastatin present in Azto Gold 20 Capsule 10's 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 disease might increase if Azto Gold 20 Capsule 10's is taken with an antibiotic (clarithromycin), anti-HIV drugs (ritonavir, lopinavir, darunavir, atazanavir, indinavir) and antifungal (itraconazole). Coadministration with anticoagulant 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. Azto Gold 20 Capsule 10's contains Atorvastatin which can cause muscle problems like myopathy and rhabdomyolysis. Patients with active liver disease should use Azto Gold 20 Capsule 10's with caution. The safety and effectiveness of Azto Gold 20 Capsule 10's have not been established, so its use should be avoided in pediatric patients or children less than 12 years of age. Discontinuation of Azto Gold 20 Capsule 10's may lead to the occurrence of cardiovascular events like heart attack, stroke and angina (heart-related chest pain). Hence, you should consult a doctor before stopping the dose of Azto Gold 20 Capsule 10's.

Difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, results in the breakdown of skeletal muscle tissue, leading to kidney failure. Call your doctor right away if you have unexplained muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness especially if you also have fever, unusual tiredness, and dark colored urine. kidney problems - little or no urinating, painful or difficult urination, swelling in your feet or ankles, feeling tired or short of breath; liver problems - nausea, upper stomach pain, itching, tired feeling, loss of appetite, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes); or signs of a stroke - sudden numbness or weakness (especially on one side of the body), sudden severe headache, slurred speech, problems with vision or balance. muscle or joint pain; diarrhea; or upset stomach.

Azto Gold 20 Capsule 10's interacts with Azto Gold 20 Capsule 10's so it should be used with caution with an antibiotic (clarithromycin), anti-HIV drugs (ritonavir, lopinavir, darunavir, atazanavir, indinavir) and antifungal (itraconazole), blood thinners (warfarin, heparin), anti-arthritis drug (colchicine), heart-related medicine (digoxin), and immune system affecting drug (cyclosporine).

Schedule H Prescription Drug

Store at room temperature, protected from light and moisture.

Should an overdosage occur, the patient should be treated symptomatically and supportive measures instituted, as required. Liver function tests and CPK levels should be monitored. Due to extensive drug binding to plasma proteins, hemodialysis is not expected to significantly enhance clearance.

Before using Aztogold 20 Capsule, inform your doctor about your current list of medications, over the counter products (e.g. vitamins, herbal supplements, etc.), allergies, pre-existing diseases, and current health conditions (e.g. pregnancy, upcoming surgery, etc.). Some health conditions may make you more susceptible to the side-effects of the drug. Take as directed by your doctor or follow the direction printed on the product insert. Dosage is based on your condition. Tell your doctor if your condition persists or worsens. Important counseling points are listed below. Alcoholism Asthma Avoid excess alcohol while on atorvastatin Avoid grapefruit and grapefruit juice Avoid intake of excess fat Check the packaging to ensure that you take this medication as directed Consult your doctor if you develop muscle pains, yellowing of skin/eyes, or an allergic reaction Diminished antiplatelet activity in patients with impaired CYP2C19 function Do not take atorvastatin if pregnant Heart disease

In case you miss a dose, use it as soon as you notice. If it is close to the time of your next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your dosing schedule. Do not use extra dose to make up for a missed dose. If you are regularly missing doses, consider setting an alarm or asking a family member to remind you. Please consult your doctor to discuss changes in your dosing schedule or a new schedule to make up for missed doses, if you have missed too many doses recently.