Jupiros Gold 20mg Strip Of 10 Capsules

Jupiros Gold Capsule is a combination medicine used for the prevention of heart attack, myocardial infarction (reduced blood flow to muscles of the heart), angina (chest pain) and stroke. It contains rosuvastatin, aspirin and clopidogrel. Jupiros Gold works by interfering with the formation of cholesterol or fat and lowering its levels in the blood.

It also inhibits the formation of blood clots that cause blockage in blood vessels. The dose and duration of this medicine will be decided by your doctor after accessing your complete medical history. Take this medicine on time and follow the certain lifestyle and dietary modifications as suggested by your doctor.

Before using Jupiros Gold Capsule, inform the doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding and about your detailed medical history.

Dosage

Overdose

Symptoms of an overdose include vomiting, dehydration, ringing in the ear or increase body temperature. If you have taken too much of Jupiros Gold Capsule then contact your doctor or reach out to the nearest hospital immediately.

Missed a Dose

If you have missed taking any dose of Jupiros Gold Capsule then take it as soon as you remember it. If it's already time for the next dose then skip the missed dose and follow the regular dosing schedule.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

• Rosuvastatin works by lowering bad cholesterol and triglycerides and increasing good cholesterol, thus reducing the risk of heart diseases and preventing strokes and heart attacks.
• Aspirin and clopidogrel work by preventing platelets from sticking together and thus inhibiting blood clot formation. It helps in keeping blood flowing smoothly in your body.

Directions for Use

• Jupiros Gold Capsule should be taken as directed by your doctor.
• Swallow it whole with a glass of water, do not cut, break or chew the medicine.
• It would be best if you took it at a fixed time for optimal results.
• You should not consume it more than that prescribed by your doctor.

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

Can I take Jupiros Gold Capsule during pregnancy?

Components of Jupiros Gold Capsule may cause harm to the unborn baby. This medicine should not be taken by pregnant women. Proper birth control measures should be taken while consuming it for at least 6 months. If you are pregnant or think you may be or are planning for a baby, you should consult your doctor before starting this medicine.

Breast Feeding

Can I take Jupiros Gold Capsule while breastfeeding?

Components of Jupiros Gold Capsule may pass into the breastmilk. This medicine should be avoided if you are breastfeeding.

Driving

Can I drive if I have consumed Jupiros Gold Capsule?

Jupiros Gold Capsule can cause dizziness. Avoid driving while on this medicine.

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol with Jupiros Gold Capsule?

Consuming alcohol while on Jupiros Gold Capsule may cause bleeding from the stomach. Avoid consuming alcohol while on this medicine.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

• You have problems with your heart, stomach, intestines, liver or kidney.
• You have a stroke or risk of bleeding or are having heavy menstrual periods.
• You have diabetes, high blood pressure or gout, asthma, an underactive thyroid.
• You are on a medicine containing fusidic acid used for bacterial infection.
• You experience jaundice, fever, bruising, confusion or tiredness.
• You are above 70 years of age, have surgery planned or consume alcohol in excess.
• You have a history of muscle problems or had any problems during treatment with other lipid-lowering medicines.
• Jupiros Gold Capsule should not be given to children below 16 years.

Contraindications

• If you are allergic to rosuvastatin, aspirin, clopidogrel or any other ingredients of Jupiros Gold Capsule.
• If you suffer from kidney or liver-related disease.
• If you are suffering from myopathy (muscle-related condition), hypothyroidism or gout.
• If you have bleeding disorders such as haemophilia (hereditary disease) or thrombocytopenia (decrease platelet count).
• If you have an ulcer or bleeding from the stomach, bowel or from any other part of the body.
• If you have breathing difficulty after taking this medicine.
• If you are pregnant or are breastfeeding.
• If you regularly drink large amounts of alcohol.
• If you are taking a medicine containing cyclosporine or methotrexate.

Side effects

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Muscle pain
• Stomach pain
• Diarrhoea
• Weakness
• Increased bleeding tendency

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

Certain medicines can affect the way Jupiros Gold Capsule works or this medicine itself can affect the action of other medicines taken along. Thus, it is important to inform your doctor about all the medicines, supplements or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interaction.

Storage and disposal

• Store Jupiros Gold Capsules in a cool and dry place.
• Keep it away from children and pets.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How Jupiros Gold Capsule is helpful for the prevention of heart attack?

Jupiros Gold Capsule works by decreasing the elevated cholesterol levels in the blood that leads to the formation of plaque inside the walls of blood vessels. When this plaque breaks (ruptures), a blood clot quickly forms blocking the blood flow to heart muscles. This medicine also contains anti-coagulant components that prevent the platelet aggregation and formation of a blood clot.

Can Jupiros Gold Capsule cause tiredness?

Jupiros Gold Capsule can cause tiredness as a side effect. However, not everyone taking this medicine gets this side effect.

Does taking Jupiros Gold Capsule prevents stroke?

Jupiros Gold Capsule can prevent ischaemic stroke which is due to decrease blood supply to the brain due to the formation of a clot. This keeps blood from flowing to the brain leading to stroke. This medicine prevents the formation of clots thus prevents stroke.