statin + aspirin

Statin + aspirin refers to a fixed-dose combination of a statin (such as atorvastatin or rosuvastatin) and the antiplatelet agent aspirin. Statins are HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors that lower cholesterol by inhibiting the enzyme responsible for cholesterol synthesis in the liver. Aspirin is an antiplatelet agent that irreversibly inhibits cyclooxygenase-1 (COX-1), reducing thromboxane A2 production and thereby inhibiting platelet aggregation. The combination is primarily used for secondary prevention of cardiovascular events such as heart attack and stroke in patients at high risk due to established cardiovascular disease or multiple risk factors. This dual therapy targets both lipid lowering (statins) and reduction of thrombotic events (aspirin), providing additive benefits in reducing major adverse cardiovascular outcomes[2][4][5][6].

Brand names

Ecosprin AVAztor AspAtorva AspModlip ASGMactor ASPAtorlip-ASPAtorec-ASPLipikind-ASLipicure-ASTonact-ASP

Other names

atorvastatin + aspirinrosuvastatin + aspirinpravastatin + aspirin