FAQs
1. What is Coltro AS 150 mg Tablet used for?
Coltro AS 150 mg Tablet is used to help prevent heart attack, stroke, and other cardiovascular complications while also helping lower harmful cholesterol levels.
2. What are the ingredients in Coltro AS 150 mg Tablet?
Coltro AS 150 mg Tablet contains aspirin 150 mg and rosuvastatin 10 mg.
3. Can Coltro AS 150 mg Tablet increase the risk of bleeding?
Yes. The aspirin in Coltro AS 150 mg Tablet can increase the risk of bleeding. Contact your doctor if you notice unusual, prolonged, or unexplained bleeding.
4. Can I stop taking Coltro AS 150 mg Tablet when I feel better?
No. Do not stop Coltro AS 150 mg Tablet without consulting your doctor, even if you feel well. Stopping prescribed cardiovascular treatment without medical advice may increase cardiovascular risk.
5. What should I do if I miss a dose of Coltro AS 150 mg Tablet?
Take the missed dose when you remember unless it is close to your next scheduled dose. If it is nearly time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with your usual schedule. Do not take two doses together.
6. Can Coltro AS 150 mg Tablet be taken for a long time?
Coltro AS 150 mg Tablet may be prescribed for long-term cardiovascular protection when considered appropriate by your doctor. Take it for the duration recommended by your healthcare professional.
7. Can I take painkillers while using Coltro AS 150 mg Tablet?
Some painkillers, particularly ibuprofen and naproxen, can increase the risk of stomach irritation and bleeding when taken with aspirin. Consult your doctor or pharmacist before taking additional painkillers with Coltro AS 150 mg Tablet.
8. Does Coltro AS 150 mg Tablet lower cholesterol?
Yes. Rosuvastatin in Coltro AS 150 mg Tablet lowers LDL cholesterol and triglycerides and helps improve the overall cholesterol profile.