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Medicine Details

Threpro 10 mg/75 mg/2.5 mg Capsule

Manufacturer: Panacea Biotec Ltd

Salt Composition: Atorvastatin (10mg) + Aspirin (75mg) + Ramipril (2.5mg)

Medicine Type: allopathy

Introduction: In Prevention of heart attack and stroke Threpro 10 mg/75 mg/2.5 mg Capsule is a combination medicine that is used to prevent heart attack and stroke. It contains Ramipril, that relaxes the blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily throughout your body. This lowers your blood pressure and reduces your risk of having a stroke, a heart attack, or kidney problems in the future. It contains Atorvastatin that reduces the amount of “bad” cholesterol (LDL) and raises the amount of “good” cholesterol (HDL) in your blood. Besides, it also contains a blood thinner, Aspirin, that prevents the formation of blood clots and also prevents the existing ones from growing bigger in size. Take it regularly and make appropriate lifestyle changes (such as eating healthy and staying active) to maximize the effectiveness of this medicine. Keep taking it even if you feel well.

Benefits: Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Threpro 10 mg/75 mg/2.5 mg Capsule is to be taken with food.

Description: Threpro 10 mg/75 mg/2.5 mg Capsule is used to prevent heart attack and stroke. It is a combination of medicines that help to control blood pressure, increased cholesterol levels and prevent clot formation. Threpro 10 mg/75 mg/2.5 mg Capsule should be taken with food regularly at a fixed time each day. 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 low-fat diet, exercise and not smoking may help this medicine to work better. Taste change, stomach pain, and indigestion are some common side effects of this medicine. This medicine increases your risk of bleeding, so it is important to be careful while shaving, cutting nails, using sharp objects, or engaging in contact sports (e.g., football, wrestling). Some patients may develop cough or throat irritation as a side effect of this medicine. It may also produce dizziness initially, but this improves with time. It is advisable to avoid the intake of potassium rich food or supplements while taking this medicine as this medicine may raise the level of potassium in the blood. Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have liver or kidney disease. You must tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding. You should also let your healthcare team know all other medicines you are taking as they may affect, or be affected by this medicine. You may be asked for regular monitoring of blood pressure, blood sugar level and potassium level in the blood while taking this medicine.

How to Use: Threpro 10 mg/75 mg/2.5 mg Capsule is a combination of three medicines: Atorvastatin, Aspirin and Ramipril, which prevents heart attack and stroke. Atorvastatin is a lipid-lowering medication that blocks an enzyme required in the body to make cholesterol. It lowers the "bad" cholesterol (LDL), triglycerides and raises the "good" cholesterol (HDL). Aspirin is an antiplatelet medication. It prevents the platelets from sticking together and decreases the formation of harmful blood clots. Ramipril is a blood-pressure lowering medicine which works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood flows more smoothly and the heart can pump blood more efficiently.

Safety Advice: - Alcohol : UNSAFE - It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Threpro 10 mg/75 mg/2.5 mg Capsule. - Pregnancy : UNSAFE - Threpro 10 mg/75 mg/2.5 mg Capsule is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby. - Breast feeding : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - Threpro 10 mg/75 mg/2.5 mg Capsule is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. - Driving : UNSAFE - Threpro 10 mg/75 mg/2.5 mg Capsule may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. - Kidney : CAUTION - Threpro 10 mg/75 mg/2.5 mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Threpro 10 mg/75 mg/2.5 mg Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Regular monitoring of blood pressure is recommended for dose adjustment. - Liver : CAUTION - Threpro 10 mg/75 mg/2.5 mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Threpro 10 mg/75 mg/2.5 mg Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Inform your doctor if you develop any signs and symptoms of jaundice while taking this medicine.

If Missed: If you miss a dose of Threpro 10 mg/75 mg/2.5 mg Capsule, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Packaging: Strip

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Primary Use: Prevention of heart attack and stroke

Alcohol Interaction: UNSAFE

Pregnancy Interaction:

Lactation Interaction: CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Driving Interaction:

Kidney Interaction: CAUTION

Liver Interaction: CAUTION