Clopilet 75 MG Tablet
About Clopilet 75 MG Tablet
This medication is an antiplatelet drug. It prevents the clotting of blood in the blood vessels. People with heart problems or a blood vessel disorder can reduce their chances of suffering from a heart attack or stroke. This medication reduces the stickiness of blood platelets. It prevents the platelets from sticking to the inside walls of an artery and forming a thrombus.
This can be used in combination with other anti-platelets for a better action. Close monitoring of platelets count is necessary during the treatment. This medication can cause a few unwanted side-effects although not everyone experiences them. This may include
- Easy bruising and bleeding
- Nosebleeds
- Abdominal pain
- Blood blisters
- Indigestion
- Diarrhoea
What are the uses of Clopilet 75 MG Tablet
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Ischemic Stroke
What are the contraindications of Clopilet 75 MG Tablet ?
Bleeding Disorders
What are the side effects of Clopilet 75 MG Tablet ?
Increased Bleeding Tendency
Key highlights of Clopilet 75 MG Tablet
How long is the duration of effect?
The effect of this medication lasts for a duration of about 12 hours.
What is the onset of action?
The effect of this medication can be observed within 2 hours after administration.
Are there any pregnancy warnings?
This medication is not suggested to be used in pregnant women. Doctor consultation is recommended.
Is it habit forming?
No habit forming tendency has been reported for this medication.
Are there any breast-feeding warnings?
The medication should not be used by breastfeeding mothers due to risk of side-effects on the baby.
What are the substitutes for Clopilet 75 MG Tablet ?
Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Clopilet 75 MG Tablet , and hence can be used as its substitute.
- Clopigrel 75 MG Tablet
Usv Ltd
- Clopitab 75 MG Tablet
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- Deplatt 75 MG Tablet
Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd
- Noklot 75 MG Tablet
Zydus Cadila
- Noplaq 75 MG Tablet
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What are the dosage instructions?
Missed Dose instructions
The missed dose should be taken as soon possible. It is advisable to skip the missed dose if it's already time for your next scheduled dose.
Are there any overdose instructions?
Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of overdose.
How does this medication work?
This medication is a prodrug with anticoagulatory properties that are broken down by CYP450 enzymes to its active metabolite that prevents adenosine diphosphate (ADP) from binding to its platelet P2Y12 receptor. It inhibits the ADP-mediated activation of the glycoprotein GPIIb/IIIa complex, which in turn inhibits coagulation.
What are the interactions of Clopilet 75 MG Tablet ?
Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.
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Interaction with Medicine
Medicine
This medication should not be used in combination with Escitalopram, Fluconazole, Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and Isoniazid.Interaction with Disease
Disease
Those who suffer from Bleeding disorders should not consume this medication.
FAQs about Clopilet 75 MG Tablet
Ques : What is clopilet 75 mg tablet?
Ans : This medication comes under the group of drugs commonly known as antiplatelet drugs. These drugs are used to prevent the clotting of blood in the blood vessels. People with heart problems or a blood vessel disorder can reduce their chances of suffering from a heart attack or stroke by taking this medicine every day. Clopilet tablet contains Clopidogrel as an active ingredient.
Ques : What are the uses of clopilet 75 mg tablet?
Ans : This medication is used for the treatment and prevention from conditions and symptoms of diseases like peripheral artery disease and ischemic stroke. Along with these, it can also be used to treat conditions like acute coronary syndrome, which is a condition that blocks the blood flow to the heart muscles.
Ques : What are the Side Effects of clopilet 75 mg tablet?
Ans : This is a list of possible side-effects which may occur due to the constituting ingredients of this medication. These include white patches in the mouth or on the tongue, redness of the skin, difficulty in breathing, and blood in urine and stools.
Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal clopilet 75 mg tablet?
Ans : This medication should be stored at room temperature, away from heat and direct light. Keep it away from the reach of children and pets. A doctor should be consulted regarding the dosage of Clopilet tablet.
Ques : How long do I need to use Clopilet 75 MG Tablet before I see improvement of my conditions?
Ans : This medication takes 1 or 2 days before you see an improvement in your health conditions. It would be ideal if you note, it doesn't mean you will begin to notice such health improvement in a similar time span as different patients.
Ques : What are the contraindications to Clopilet 75 MG Tablet?
Ans : Contraindication to clopilet. In addition, this medication should not be used if you have the following conditions such as swelling in the lower layer of skin, rash, low levels of thrombocytes in the blood, deficiency of neutrophils in the blood, life-threatening allergic reaction, etc.
Ques : Is Clopilet 75 MG Tablet safe to use when pregnant?
Ans : This medication is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.
Ques : Will Clopilet 75 MG Tablet be more effective if taken in more than the recommended dose?
Ans : No, taking higher than the recommended dose of this medication can lead to increased chances of side effects such as bleeding, bleeding from the nose, bruising, diarrhea, indigestion, stomach pain, a tumor of clotted blood (hematoma), etc.
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