CLOPITAB TABLET

Name: CLOPITAB TABLET
SKU: AH_CH_HC_8434
Price: 2.14 USD
Availability: InStock

SKU: AH_CH_HC_8434 Category: High-Cholesterol

Generic : Clopidogrel (75mg)

Treatment : Prevention of Heart Attack And Stroke

Pack size : 15 (Tablet)

Manufacturer : Lupin Ltd

Made In : INDIA

UNIT PRICE

$2.14

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PRODUCT INTRODUCTION

Clopitab Tablet is an antiplatelet medicine or a blood thinner that helps to prevent the formation of harmful blood clots in your blood vessels. This helps to lower the chances of you getting a heart attack or stroke. It is a widely used medicine for heart protection.

Clopitab Tablet is prescribed to people at high risk of heart disease. This includes people with peripheral vascular disease (blood circulation problems due to narrowing of blood vessels), recent heart attack or stroke, irregular heartbeats, and those who have undergone certain heart procedures like stenting. It is also used in combination with some other medicines for the treatment of heart attack and some types of heart-related chest pain (unstable angina).

This medicine may be taken with or without food and should be taken at the same time each day. It is important to keep taking this medicine even if you feel well. If you stop taking this medicine, it may increase your chance of having a heart attack or stroke.

This medicine is not suitable for some people. Do not take it if you are bleeding from anywhere in the body such as a stomach ulcer or bleeding within the brain. Before taking it, you should let your doctor know if you have ever had a problem with your blood not clotting properly or if you have recently had a serious injury or surgery. This medicine may need to be stopped temporarily before planned surgery or dental treatment.

BENEFITS OF CLOPITAB TABLET

In Prevention of heart attack and stroke

When the blood pressure is controlled, one is at less risk of having a heart attack or stroke. Clopitab Tablet reduces the chances of heart disease and helps you remain healthier for longer. Take it regularly and make appropriate lifestyle changes, such as eating healthy and staying active, to maximize the effectiveness of this medicine.

HOW TO USE CLOPITAB TABLET

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Clopitab Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

HOW CLOPITAB TABLET WORKS

Clopitab Tablet is an antiplatelet medication. It works by preventing platelets from sticking together, thereby decreasing the formation of harmful blood clots. This lowers the chance of heart attack or stroke.

SAFETY ADVICE

Alcohol

CAUTION

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Clopitab Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Clopitab Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Clopitab Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Driving

SAFE

Clopitab Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Clopitab Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Clopitab Tablet is recommended.

Liver

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Clopitab Tablet is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Clopitab Tablet is recommended.

INTERACTION WITH DRUGS

WARFARIN
ASPIRIN
RIVAROXABAN
APIXABAN
IBUPROFEN
CITALOPRAM
OMEPRAZOLE

WHAT IF YOU FORGET TO TAKE CLOPITAB TABLET?

If you miss a dose of Clopitab Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

SIDE EFFECTS

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Clopitab

Abdominal pain
Bruise
Diarrhea
Hematoma
Nosebleeds
Gastrointestinal bleeding
Dyspepsia

FAQ's

Q. What is Clopitab Tablet used for?

Clopitab Tablet is used to prevent formation of blood clots, thus reducing the risk of heart attacks or stroke. It facilitates smooth circulation of blood in the body by reducing the ability of the platelets to stick together, that could otherwise lead to formation of harmful clots in hardened blood vessels.

Q. Is Clopitab Tablet a blood thinner?

Yes, Clopitab Tablet is an antiplatelet medicine which is also known as a blood thinner. It makes your blood flow more easily through your blood vessels and prevents formation of harmful blood clots. This lowers your chances of heart attack or stroke.

Q. When should you take Clopitab Tablet?

You should take Clopitab Tablet exactly as prescribed by the doctor. You can take it with or without food, at any time of the day. However, it is important to take it regularly at the same time each day for best results. This will also help you to remember to take it daily.

Q. Does Clopitab Tablet affect blood pressure?

Yes, Clopitab Tablet may rarely cause a decrease in blood pressure as a side effect. However, this is very rare and does not affect everyone. Consult your doctor if you feel dizzy, lightheaded, weak or have a blurred vision. These are signs and symptoms of low blood pressure and therefore, you should contact your doctor immediately.

Q. Who should not take Clopitab Tablet?

Clopitab Tablet is not recommended for people who are allergic to it, have severe liver disease, have stomach ulcers, bleeding in the brain, or have a bleeding disorder known as hemophilia (disease in which blood does not clot normally).

Q. Can I take alcohol with Clopitab Tablet?

Yes, you can take alcohol with Clopitab Tablet. However, excessive intake of alcohol should be avoided as it can irritate the inner lining of the stomach and this increases the risk of developing a stomach ulcer later.

Q. Can Omeprazole be taken along with Clopitab Tablet?

Omeprazole ( a proton pump inhibitor or PPI used to treat and prevent indigestion) may interfere with the working of Clopitab Tablet and reduce the effect of Clopitab Tablet. Your doctor may prescribe an alternate PPI like lansoprazole, if you suffer from indigestion or if they judge that it would be beneficial to you. You should let your doctor know about all the medicines that have been prescribed to you before starting Clopitab Tablet. Always consult your doctor before taking any medicine.

Q. What are the side effects of taking Clopitab Tablet?

The most common side effect of Clopitab Tablet is bleeding. This may lead to bruising on the skin, nosebleeds, blood in the urine or stools (black tarry stools), or heavier periods than usual in females. Rarely, bleeding may also occur in the head, eyes, lungs, or joints and may even be severe. In case you have a minor injury, such as a small cut while shaving, bleeding may take longer than usual to stop. Get emergency medical help if the bleeding is profuse, does not stop on it’s own, or bothers you. Other side effects of Clopitab Tablet that may be seen occasionally in some people include diarrhea, abdominal pain, indigestion or heartburn. Please consult your doctor if any of these side effects persist or worry you.

Q. What will happen if I stop taking Clopitab Tablet?

If you stop taking Clopitab Tablet suddenly, your chances of heart attack or stroke may increase. These conditions can be fatal. Do not stop taking it without talking to your doctor, otherwise your condition may worsen. Continue taking Clopitab Tablet for as long as prescribed by your doctor to get maximum benefit.

Q. How long does it take Clopitab Tablet to start working? How long do I need to take it?

Clopiogrel starts working within 2 hours of taking it. Continue taking it as long as your doctor has advised you. You may have to take it for a few weeks or months, or you may have to take it for the rest of your life.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Pack size – 15

pack form – tablet

Weight – 6 (gms)

Dimensions – 8 (cm) x 5 (cm) x 1 (cm)

MORE INFORMATION

Information Leaflet

Always read the patient information leaflet before commencing treatment.

Important: We advise you to always read the patient information leaflet inside the medication box, as the generic medication may not always entirely match the patient information leaflet listed. Please contact us if you have any questions.

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