Atherowin-75 Tablet 10's consists of the anti-platelet drug (blood thinner) primarily taken for the prevention of heart attack or stroke in people at high risk of heart disease. A heart attack generally refers to the blocked flow of blood to the heart because of the blockage of arteries. A heart blockage is most often a build-up of fat, cholesterol and other substances, which form a plaque in the arteries that feed the heart (coronary arteries).

Atherowin-75 Tablet 10's belongs to a class of medications called a blood thinner or an antiplatelet medication. Atherowin-75 Tablet 10's plays a vital role in preventing the formation of harmful blood clots (plaque) in your veins. It makes your blood flow easy through your veins making it less likely to form a serious blood clot. So, an intake of Atherowin-75 Tablet 10's helps prevent blood clots if you have an increased risk of having severe chest pain (unstable angina or heart attack), stroke, peripheral arterial disease (heart problem due to narrowed blood vessels).

The recommended daily dose of Atherowin-75 Tablet 10's is 75 mg once daily orally, with or without food. It should be swallowed whole with a glass of water. Do not chew, bite or break it. Your doctor will advise you how often you take your tablets based on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience nosebleeds, heavier periods, bleeding gums, easy bruising, diarrhoea, stomach pain, indigestion, or heartburn. If the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

Try not to stop taking this medicine of your own. Stopping a sudden intake of Atherowin-75 Tablet 10's may worsen your condition and increase your risk of cardiovascular death, heart attack, and stroke. Let your doctor know if you have any liver, kidney, or heart problems. Atherowin-75 Tablet 10's should be taken cautiously in pregnant or breastfeeding women. It should be not given to people with a bleeding disorder (haemophilia), active pathological bleeding, like a peptic ulcer, or bleeding in the brain (intracranial haemorrhage). Do not take Atherowin-75 Tablet 10's with aspirin or ibuprofen for pain relief while you are using Atherowin-75 Tablet 10's. It may increase the chance of having stomach ulcers or severe gastric bleeding.

Atherowin-75 Tablet 10's plays a vital role to prevent the formation of harmful blood clots in your blood vessels by making platelets (clotting agents) sticking together. Thus, it helps to reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, unstable angina (heart related chest pain), peripheral arterial disease (blocked or poor blood flow due to narrowed blood vessels) in heart disease patients and patient who have undergone recent heart surgery with stent.

Indigestion medicines known as proton pump inhibitors like omeprazole should be used with caution while taking Atherowin-75 Tablet 10's. Prolonged use of Atherowin-75 Tablet 10's can cause bleeding problems (like nosebleeds, heavier periods, bleeding gums, and easy bruising). If you are going to have any surgery, discontinue taking Atherowin-75 Tablet 10's 5 days before the surgery. Discontinuation of Atherowin-75 Tablet 10's might increase the risk of heart attack, stroke, and other risks of cardiovascular events. So, do not stop taking Atherowin-75 Tablet 10's of a sudden on your own decision. If you have had any recent stroke or heart attack, stop the intake of Atherowin-75 Tablet 10's with painkillers like aspirin or ibuprofen as it can increase your stomach or gastrointestinal bleeding. Purpura (blood leakage under the skin) has been observed with the use of Atherowin-75 Tablet 10's including in fatal cases.

• As Atherowin-75 Tablet 10's tends to increase bleeding, try to avoid injuries, keep away from sharp objects, and inform your doctor if you have peptic ulcers or injuries.