Mactor Asp 75 Capsule 10

Mactor ASP 75 Capsule is used for the following:

• Reducing the risk of death and stroke in patients who have previously had an ischemic stroke or transient ischemic attacks

• Lowering the chances of sudden death and heart attack in patients with stable angina

• Usage following revascularization procedures when aspirin is already indicated

• Decreasing total cholesterol, LDL-cholesterol, apolipoprotein B, and triglycerides

• Boosting HDL-cholesterol levels

• Assisting diet control for primary hyperlipidemia (heterozygous familial and nonfamilial) or mixed dyslipidemia

• Managing total cholesterol and LDL-cholesterol in homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia

To get the most benefit from Mactor ASP 75 Capsule, follow these instructions:

• Swallow the capsule whole with water.

• Do not chew or crush the capsule.

• Never exceed the dose recommended by your doctor.

• Always consult your doctor before you stop taking this medication.

Mactor ASP 75 Capsule is taken orally.

Mactor ASP 75 Capsule contains two active ingredients:

• Aspirin (75 mg): This ingredient works by irreversibly inhibiting an enzyme called cyclooxygenase-1 (COX-1) in your blood platelets. COX-1 is responsible for the production of thromboxane A2, a substance that promotes platelet aggregation (clumping together), which can lead to blood clots. By blocking COX-1, aspirin reduces platelet aggregation, thus lowering the risk of blood clots and subsequent heart attacks and strokes.

• Atorvastatin (10 mg): This ingredient belongs to a group of medicines known as statins. It works by competitively inhibiting HMG-CoA reductase, an enzyme involved in cholesterol production in your liver. By blocking this enzyme, atorvastatin increases the number of low-density lipoprotein (LDL, or "bad" cholesterol) receptors on the surface of liver cells. This leads to an increased uptake and breakdown of LDL, resulting in lower levels of LDL cholesterol in your blood.

• Store Mactor ASP 75 Capsule in a cool, dry place.

• Maintain an ideal temperature between 15°C to 30°C.

• Keep it protected from direct light and moisture.

• Always keep the medicine out of children's reach for safety.

• Remember to use the capsule before the expiry date mentioned on its packaging.

• Follow a diet low in saturated fats and cholesterol to support the cholesterol-lowering effects of Mactor ASP 75 Capsule. This is beneficial in managing conditions like hyperlipidemia and dyslipidemia.

• Engage in regular physical activity such as walking or cycling. This helps maintain optimal heart health, reducing the risk of heart attacks and strokes, the conditions that Mactor ASP 75 Capsule is used to manage.