Atorvastatin
Uses
Atorvastatin is used in the treatment for reducing the increased cholesterol levels in blood.
How it Works
Atorvastatin isk nown as a statin and it works by selectively inhibiting the enzyme (HMG-CoA reductase) which plays a central role in the production of cholesterol. this then allows a reduction in the amount of cholesterol synthesized by the liver and a lowering of the lipoproteins and cholesterol circulating in the blood. Atorvastatin is used to prevent cardiovascular disease by lowering the production amount of cholesterol
Common Side effects
Patients who take Atorvastatin may suffer from such side effects;
Vertigo,
Diarrhoea,
Digestive upset and flatulence,
Musculoskeletal pain,
Allergic reaction,
Headache,
Nausea,
Dyspepsia,
Nasopharyngitis,
Increased liver enzymes,
Increased glucose level in blood
Clopidogrel
Uses
Clopidogrel is used to prevent blood clots after a recent heart attack or stroke, and in unstable angina.
How it Works
Clopidogrel works by preventing platelets in the blood from sticking together and forming a blood clot therefore this helps in prevention of heart attacks and unstable angina.
Common Side effects
Some of the potential side effects of Clopidogrel can include the symptoms below;
Diarrhoea,
Chest pain,
Collection of blood under the skin,
deep, dark purple bruise
Abdominal pain,
Dyspepsia,
Bleeding.