Athrovas Gold 75mg/20mg/75mg Capsule - Uses, Price, Side Effects
What is athrovas gold 75mg/20mg/75mg capsule used for?
Athrovas Gold 75mg/20mg/75mg capsule is a combination medicine used to prevent heart attacks and strokes. It contains Aspirin (75mg), which prevents blood clots, and Rosuvastatin (20mg), which lowers cholesterol levels. This dual action helps reduce the risk of cardiovascular events in patients with heart disease or high cholesterol.
- Generic Name: Aspirin + Rosuvastatin
- Manufacturer: Oldmed Healthcare Pvt Ltd
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: A
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ athrovas gold 75mg/20mg/75mg capsule Uses & Benefits
Secondary prevention of cardiovascular events (MI, stroke), stable angina, post-PCI, hyperlipidemia.
Off-label uses: Primary prevention in high-risk patients, preeclampsia prevention (low-dose aspirin), Kawasaki disease.
๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Aspirin + Rosuvastatin |
| Brand Name | Azuva 20-Gold Capsule |
| Manufacturer | Oldmed Healthcare Pvt Ltd |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | CARDIAC |
| Action Class | Antiplatelet + HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor |
| Route of Administration | Oral |
| Storage | Store at room temperature (20-25ยฐC), protect from moisture and light. |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
๐ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)
Pharmacokinetics
How It Works
Aspirin: Irreversibly acetylates cyclooxygenase-1 (COX-1) inhibiting thromboxane A2 synthesis, reducing platelet aggregation. Rosuvastatin: Competitive inhibitor of HMG-CoA reductase, reducing cholesterol synthesis and increasing LDL receptor expression.
Mechanism Steps
๐ก How to Take athrovas gold 75mg/20mg/75mg capsule
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
Dosage Timeline
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of athrovas gold 75mg/20mg/75mg capsule
โ Common Side Effects
- Dyspepsia
- Nausea
- Abdominal pain
- Headache
- Myalgia
- Increased liver enzymes
๐จ Serious Side Effects
- GI bleeding
- Hemorrhagic stroke
- Rhabdomyolysis
- Hepatotoxicity
- Stevens-Johnson syndrome
โ ๏ธ Rare Side Effects
- Anaphylaxis
- Thrombocytopenia
- Pancreatitis
- Interstitial nephritis
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
๐ฌ Drug Interactions
| โ ๏ธ Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Warfarin | Major | Increased bleeding risk |
| Methotrexate | Moderate | Increased methotrexate toxicity |
| Antacids | Minor | Reduced rosuvastatin absorption |
๐จ Major Interactions
- Warfarin
- Methotrexate
- Clopidogrel
- NSAIDs
- Anticoagulants
โก Moderate Interactions
- ACE inhibitors
- Diuretics
- Corticosteroids
- Cyclosporine
- Gemfibrozil
โน๏ธ Minor Interactions
- Antacids
- Alcohol
- Caffeine
- Digoxin
๐ฝ๏ธ Food Interactions
Grapefruit juice may increase rosuvastatin levels; food delays absorption but not extent.
๐ท Alcohol Interaction
Increased risk of gastrointestinal bleeding with aspirin; alcohol may increase statin hepatotoxicity.
๐ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings
๐ซ Contraindications
Active peptic ulcer, bleeding disorders, hypersensitivity to aspirin or statins, severe hepatic impairment, pregnancy (third trimester for aspirin; rosuvastatin contraindicated in pregnancy), lactation.
๐ Monitoring Parameters
Lipid profile, liver function tests, renal function, INR if on anticoagulants, signs of bleeding.
๐คฑ Lactation Safety
Aspirin excreted in breast milk; rosuvastatin present in low levels; avoid or use with caution.
๐ Overdose Management
Aspirin overdose: gastric lavage, activated charcoal, sodium bicarbonate, hemodialysis. Rosuvastatin overdose: supportive care, monitor liver function.
โฐ Missed Dose
Take as soon as remembered unless near next dose; skip if almost time for next dose; do not double.