Lipirose Gold 20 Strip Of 10 Capsules

Lipirose Gold Capsule is a combination medication used to prevent heart attacks, myocardial infarction (which involves reduced blood flow to the heart muscle), angina (chest pain), and strokes. It contains three active ingredients: rosuvastatin, aspirin, and clopidogrel. Lipirose Gold works by reducing the levels of cholesterol and fats in the blood and preventing the formation of blood clots that can block blood vessels.

After assessing your complete medical history, your doctor will determine the appropriate dose and duration for this medication. It is essential to take this medicine as prescribed and to follow your doctor's recommendations regarding lifestyle and dietary changes. Before using Lipirose Gold Capsule, inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding, and make sure to provide a complete overview of your 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 Lipirose 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 Lipirose 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

• Lipirose 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 Lipirose Gold Capsule during pregnancy?

Components of Lipirose 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 Lipirose Gold Capsule while breastfeeding?

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

Driving

Can I drive if I have consumed Lipirose Gold Capsule?

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

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol with Lipirose Gold Capsule?

Consuming alcohol while on Lipirose 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.
• Lipirose 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 Lipirose Gold Capsule.
• If you have a kidney or liver-related disease.
• If you are suffering from myopathy (a muscle-related condition), hypothyroidism, or gout.
• If you have bleeding disorders, such as haemophilia (a hereditary disease) or thrombocytopenia (a decrease in platelet count).
• If you have an ulcer or experience bleeding from the stomach, bowel, or any other part of the body.
• If you have difficulty breathing after taking this medicine.
• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
• If you regularly consume large amounts of alcohol.
• If you are taking a medicine that contains 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 Lipirose 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 Lipirose Gold Capsules in a cool and dry place.
• Keep it away from children and pets.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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

Lipirose 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 Lipirose Gold Capsule cause tiredness?

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