Condition

Stroke & Neurological

Medications for stroke prevention, treatment, and neurological conditions

9 drugs
9 Prescription

Anticoagulant

Blood Thinner

3

Apixaban

Prescription

Prevention and treatment of blood clots in the legs or lungs (deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism), prevention of stroke in people with irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation), prevention of blood clots after hip or knee replacement surgery

Eliquis 5mg TabletsPeqlis 5mg Tablets

Dabigatran Etexilate

Prescription

Prevention of stroke in people with irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation), treatment of blood clots in the legs (deep vein thrombosis) and lungs (pulmonary embolism), prevention of blood clots after hip or knee replacement surgery

Hetsolid 110mg CapsulesHetsolid 150mg CapsulesHetsolid 75mg Capsules

Rivaroxaban

Prescription

Prevention and treatment of blood clots in the legs (deep vein thrombosis), blood clots in the lungs (pulmonary embolism), stroke prevention in people with irregular heartbeat, prevention of blood clots after hip or knee replacement surgery, prevention of heart attack and stroke in people with heart disease

Ixobran 10 TabletsIxobran 20 TabletsIxorban 15 TabletsRivaroxaban 10mgRivaroxaban 15mgRivaroxaban 20mgVaroxa 10 TabletsVaroxa 20 Tablets

Statin

cholesterol-lowering medicine

2

Atorvastatin

Prescription

High cholesterol, prevention of heart attack, prevention of stroke, heart disease in people with risk factors like diabetes or high blood pressure

Advas 10 TabletsAdvas 20 TabletsAstin 10 TabletAtocard 20 TabletAtorkem-20 TabletAtorstat-10 TabletsAtorstat-20 TabletsAtorvastatin 20mg Tablet

Simvastatin

Prescription

High cholesterol, prevention of heart attack, prevention of stroke, reducing risk of heart disease in people with diabetes or other risk factors

Simvofix 10 TabletsSimvofix 20 Tablet

Combination medicine

cholesterol-lowering

1

Atorvastatin; Perindopril Arginine; Amlodipine

Prescription

High blood pressure, high cholesterol, prevention of heart attack, prevention of stroke, heart disease in people with risk factors

Triveram 10-5-5 TabletsTriveram 20-10-10 TabletsTriveram 20-10-5 TabletsTriveram 20-5-5 TabletsTriveram 40-10-10 Tablets

Antiplatelet

blood thinner

1

Clopidogrel

Prescription

Prevention of heart attack, prevention of stroke, blood clots in blood vessels, chest pain caused by poor blood flow to the heart (angina), blockages after heart stent procedures

Avro Clopidogrel Tablet 75mgCeruvin Tablets 75mgClognil TabletClop 75 TabletsClopact-75 TabletsClopi-Denk 75mg TabletsClopibest Tablets 75mgClopidogrel 75mg Tablets

Fibrate

cholesterol-lowering medicine

1

Fenofibrate

Prescription

High cholesterol, high triglycerides (excess fat in the blood), mixed high cholesterol levels, reducing risk of heart disease in people with high blood fats

Colestrim TabletsFenolip TabletFenrose Capsules

Statin

Cholesterol-lowering medicine

1

Rosuvastatin

Prescription

High cholesterol, high levels of fat in the blood, prevention of heart attack, prevention of stroke, reducing the risk of heart disease in people with risk factors

Auritz 10 TabletsCrestor 10mg TabletsCrestor 20mg TabletsCrestor 40mg TabletsCrestor 5mg TabletsEliora Rosuvastatin Tablets 10mgEliora Rosuvastatin Tablets 20mgEverdestiny Rosuvastatin Tablets 10mg

When to see a doctor

Seek care if you notice any of the following

  • If you suddenly have weakness or numbness in your face, arm, or leg, especially on one side of your body, go to your nearest clinic or hospital immediately.
  • If you experience sudden and severe headache, often described as the worst headache of your life, go to your nearest clinic or hospital right away.
  • If you have difficulty speaking or understanding speech, such as slurred words, confusion, or trouble finding the right words, go to your nearest clinic or hospital as soon as possible.
  • If you notice sudden changes in your vision, such as blurred vision, double vision, or loss of vision in one eye, go to your nearest clinic or hospital soon.
  • If you have trouble walking, dizziness, or loss of balance, go to your nearest clinic or hospital to seek medical attention.

For guidance only — always consult a qualified healthcare provider.