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Clopidogrel 75mg Tablet Substitute

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Composition:

CLOPIDOGREL-75MG

Uses:

Clopidogrel 75mg Tablet used for the prevention of heart attack, Prevention of stroke, and Prevention of heart-related chest pain (angina). The detailed uses of Clopidogrel 75mg Tablet are as follows:<br/>• Prevention of Heart Attack: Clopidogrel 75mg Tablet helps to prevent blood clots that can cause heart attacks by inhibiting platelet aggregation.<br/>• Prevention of Stroke: Clopidogrel 75mg Tablet reduces the risk of stroke by preventing blood clots that can block blood flow to the brain.<br/>• Prevention of Heart-Related Chest Pain (Angina): Clopidogrel 75mg Tablet improves blood flow to the heart, reducing the risk of chest pain (angina) caused by reduced blood flow.<br/>• Management of Acute Coronary Syndrome: Clopidogrel 75mg Tablet manages conditions like unstable angina and myocardial infarction (heart attack) by preventing clot formation.<br/>• Peripheral Arterial Disease: Clopidogrel 75mg Tablet reduces the risk of clot formation in peripheral arteries, improving blood flow to limbs.<br/>

Medicinal Benefits:

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

FAQs

Clopidogrel 75mg Tablet is used to prevent heart attack or stroke in people at high risk of heart disease.

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

Yes, Clopidogrel 75mg Tablet causes blood to thin. It works by preventing platelets (a type of blood cell) from sticking together and forming clots.

Please consult your doctor if Clopidogrel 75mg Tablet needs to be stopped before undergoing surgery. The doctor might ask you to stop taking Clopidogrel 75mg Tablet a few days before surgery to avoid the increased risk of bleeding during the procedure.

Do not take aspirin for pain relief or ibuprofen while you are taking Clopidogrel 75mg Tablet unless your doctor says it's OK. They raise the risk of unusual bleeding.

When a blood clot is treated, guidelines recommend that patients take blood thinners for the rest of their lives. If they do not, the chance of developing a second clot is 30 to 40 per cent in the next 10 years.

There might be a problem if you are taking herbal therapies with Clopidogrel 75mg Tablet , especially those that affect the blood, like Ginkgo Biloba and St John's wort plant extract used as an antidepressant. Together, taking can increase your risk of bleeding. Tell your doctor if you are using any type of herbal supplements before taking Clopidogrel 75mg Tablet .

Yes, taking Clopidogrel 75mg Tablet can increase the risk of bleeding as it contains aspirin, which is a blood thinner. So, please be very cautious while shaving, cutting fingernails or toenails, or using sharp objects to avoid any bleeding.

Clopidogrel 75mg Tablet should be swallowed as a whole with water; do not crush or chew it. Clopidogrel 75mg Tablet can be taken at any time of the day, but taking it at the same time daily would be better.

Yes, Clopidogrel 75mg Tablet is a blood thinner. It contains clopidogrel, an antiplatelet medicine that prevents the formation of harmful blood clots.

No, Clopidogrel 75mg Tablet is not a steroid. It is an antiplatelet medicine.

Clopidogrel 75mg Tablet might lower the blood pressure. Not everyone experiences this as it is a rare side effect. Consult the doctor if you experience dizziness, blurred vision or light-headedness.

Do not take Clopidogrel 75mg Tablet if you are allergic to any of its components, have severe liver disease or have a medical condition that causes bleeding such as a stomach ulcer or bleeding within the brain.

You can drink alcohol with Clopidogrel 75mg Tablet . But do not drink too much alcohol as it can cause stomach irritation.

Avoid taking omeprazole along with Clopidogrel 75mg Tablet as omeprazole can reduce the levels of clopidogrel and affect its working. Consult the doctor before taking omeprazole with Clopidogrel 75mg Tablet .

Stopping Clopidogrel 75mg Tablet may increase the risk of heart attack or stroke. Therefore, do not discontinue Clopidogrel 75mg Tablet without consulting your doctor.

Clopidogrel 75mg Tablet starts working within 2 hours of taking it.

Clopidogrel 75mg Tablet should be taken for as long as it has been prescribed by the doctor. The doctor will determine the duration of treatment based on your condition.

Yes, you can eat food while taking Clopidogrel 75mg Tablet as it helps lower stomach irritation.

Be cautious while using sharp objects as you may bleed more easily or for a longer time than usual while you are taking Clopidogrel 75mg Tablet . Let the doctor know that you are taking Clopidogrel 75mg Tablet if you are due to undergo any surgery or dental procedure.

If you miss a dose of Clopidogrel 75mg Tablet take it as soon as you remember, However, if it is almost time for the scheduled dose, skip the missed dose and take the next dose at the scheduled time.

Consult the doctor before taking other medicines while on treatment with Clopidogrel 75mg Tablet . Let the doctor know if you are using anticoagulants, painkillers, antidepressants or indigestion medicines.

Side effects of Clopidogrel 75mg Tablet include diarrhoea, stomach pain, indigestion, heartburn, headache, nausea, vomiting, constipation, and dizziness. Consult the doctor if the side effects persist or worsen.