All Details About Ecosprin AV 150 20 Capsule
Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Ecosprin AV 150 20 Capsule
Description:
Ecosprin AV 150/20 Capsule is a combination of two medicines used to prevent heart attack and stroke. It lowers the "bad" cholesterol (LDL), triglycerides and raises the "good" cholesterol (HDL) levels in the body. Moreover, it also decreases the formation of blood clots.
Ecosprin AV 150/20 Capsule should be taken with food to avoid stomach upset. You should take it regularly at evenly spaced intervals as per the schedule prescribed by your doctor. Taking it at the same time every day will help you remember to take it. The dose and duration of treatment will depend on what you are being treated for. Do not stop taking it until you have finished the complete course, even when you feel better. Lifestyle changes like a low-fat diet, exercise, and not smoking may help this medicine to work better.
Uses:
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Ecosprin AV 150/20 Capsule is to be taken with food.
Directions For Use:
- You have been prescribed Ecosprin AV 150/20 Capsule to lower your risk of heart attack and stroke.
- Take it with food to avoid an upset stomach.
- Notify your doctor if you are more tired than usual, do not feel hungry, or if you have yellow eyes, skin.
- Notify your doctor if you experience muscle symptoms (pain or weakness), particularly if you have fever, a sick feeling or dark urine.
Side Effects:
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Ecosprin AV
- Abdominal pain
- Constipation
- Flatulence
- Increased liver enzymes
- Hepatitis (viral infection of liver)
- Reye's syndrome like symptoms
Warning & Precautions:
- You have any problems with your liver or kidney.
- You experience muscle pain, cramps, weakness and fever after taking Ecosprin Av Capsule, immediately inform your doctor.
- You experience any muscle problems after taking other lipid-lowering medicine.
- You have diabetes, a regular blood glucose check-up is needed.
- You have problems with your heart like high blood pressure or have recently had a stroke.
- You have breathing difficulty, asthma or you experience any unusual bleeding.
- You are above 60 years of age
- You consume alcohol regularly and are addicted to it.
- You are suffering from any thyroid problems or gout.
FAQs:
Q. Can Ecosprin AV 150/20 Capsule affect the liver?
Yes, Ecosprin AV 150/20 Capsule may cause liver damage and should be used with caution in patients who consume substantial quantities of alcohol or have a past history of liver disease.
Q. What are the recommended storage conditions for Ecosprin AV 150/20 Capsule?
Keep this medicine in the container or the pack it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.
Q. Can the Ecosprin AV 150/20 Capsule cause muscle pain?
Yes, Ecosprin AV 150/20 Capsule may cause muscle pain due to muscle injury. However, this side effect does not occur in everybody. Talk to your doctor as soon as possible if you are experiencing symptoms such as muscle pain or weakness.
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