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compositionComposition:CLOPIDOGREL-75MG
prescriptionPrescription Medicine
LIVIGREL TABLET

LIVIGREL TABLET is used for the prevention of heart attack or stroke in people at high risk of heart disease. It contains Clopidogrel, which helps in preventing the formation of harmful blood clots (plaque) in your veins. It makes your blood flow easily through your veins, making it less likely to form a serious blood clot. So, it helps prevent blood clots if you have an increased risk of having severe chest pain (unstable angina or heart attack), stroke, or peripheral arterial disease (heart problem due to narrowed blood vessels). In some cases, you may experience side effects such as nosebleeds, heavier periods, bleeding gums, easy bruising, diarrhoea, stomach pain, indigestion, or heartburn. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of its components or if you are pregnant/breastfeeding, and about all the medications you are taking and pre-existing medical conditions.

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Written By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
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More about the Product

Composition :

CLOPIDOGREL-75MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Lividus Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

Consume Type :

Oral

Expires on or after :

Jan-27

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

NPPA :

Regulated

About LIVIGREL TABLET

LIVIGREL TABLET is used for the prevention of heart attack or stroke in people at high risk of heart disease. A heart attack generally refers to the blocked flow of blood to the heart because of the blockage of arteries. 

LIVIGREL TABLET contains clopidogrel, which works by preventing the formation of harmful blood clots (plaque) in your veins. It makes your blood flow easily through your veins, making it less likely to form a serious blood clot.

In some cases, you may experience nosebleeds, heavier periods, bleeding gums, easy bruising, diarrhoea, stomach pain, indigestion, or heartburn. If the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

LIVIGREL TABLET should be taken orally with or without food. It should be swallowed whole with a glass of water. Do not chew, bite or break it. Your doctor will advise you how often you take the medicine based on your medical condition.

Avoid taking LIVIGREL TABLET if you are allergic to it. Let your doctor know if you have any liver, kidney, or heart problems. LIVIGREL TABLET should be taken cautiously in pregnant or breastfeeding women. Do not take LIVIGREL TABLET with aspirin or ibuprofen for pain relief while you are using LIVIGREL TABLET. It may increase the chance of having stomach ulcers or severe gastric bleeding.

Uses of LIVIGREL TABLET

LIVIGREL TABLET used for the prevention of heart attack, Prevention of stroke, and Prevention of heart-related chest pain (angina). The detailed uses of LIVIGREL TABLET are as follows:

  • Prevention of Heart Attack: LIVIGREL TABLET helps to prevent blood clots that can cause heart attacks by inhibiting platelet aggregation.
  • Prevention of Stroke: LIVIGREL TABLET reduces the risk of stroke by preventing blood clots that can block blood flow to the brain.
  • Prevention of Heart-Related Chest Pain (Angina): LIVIGREL TABLET improves blood flow to the heart, reducing the risk of chest pain (angina) caused by reduced blood flow.
  • Management of Acute Coronary Syndrome: LIVIGREL TABLET manages conditions like unstable angina and myocardial infarction (heart attack) by preventing clot formation.
  • Peripheral Arterial Disease: LIVIGREL TABLET reduces the risk of clot formation in peripheral arteries, improving blood flow to limbs.

Key Benefits

  • LIVIGREL TABLET plays a vital role in preventing the formation of harmful blood clots in your blood vessels by making platelets (clotting agents) stick together.
  • 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.

Directions for Use

  • LIVIGREL TABLET can be taken with or without food. However, if it causes stomach upset, take it with food.
  • It is usually taken once daily at the same time each day or as prescribed by your doctor.
  • Swallow LIVIGREL TABLET as a whole with a glass of water.
  • Do not crush, chew, or break it.

How LIVIGREL TABLET Works

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

Caution

You can drink alcohol with LIVIGREL TABLET. But do not drink too much while taking this medicine. It can irritate your stomach.

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Pregnancy

Consult your doctor

Limited information is available about the use of LIVIGREL TABLET in pregnant women. Therefore, please consult your doctor. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you.

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Breast Feeding

Consult your doctor

Limited information is available about the use of LIVIGREL TABLET in breastfeeding mothers. Therefore, please consult your doctor. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you.

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Driving

Safe if prescribed

LIVIGREL TABLET has no or negligible influence on the ability to drive or use machines.

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Liver

Safe if prescribed

No dosage adjustment is necessary in patients with liver disease.

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Kidney

Caution

LIVIGREL TABLET should be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of kidney disease. Your doctor may have to adjust the dose.

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Children

Unsafe

The safety and effectiveness of LIVIGREL TABLET have not been established in children due to limited testing of this drug on children by competent authorities across the world. Hence, LIVIGREL TABLET is not recommended for use in children.

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Heart

Safe if prescribed

LIVIGREL TABLET can be used in heart patients if prescribed by the physician to reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke. Please consult your physician if you have any concerns.

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Geriatrics

Consult your doctor

LIVIGREL TABLET should be used in elderly people only if prescribed by the physician.

What if I have taken an overdose of LIVIGREL TABLET

Do not take more than the prescribed dose of LIVIGREL TABLET as it may cause overdose. The symptoms of overdose include unusual bleeding or bruising. If you suspect you have taken overdose or notice signs of overdose, please consult a doctor immediately.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • A low cholesterol diet and a regular exercise regime complement treatment with LIVIGREL TABLET effectively.
  • Stick to a freshly prepared home-cooked meal and avoid processed, packed foods that contain hidden sugar and extra calories.
  • Replacing most of your saturated fats with unsaturated fats can reduce total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol (bad cholesterol) quickly.
  • Foods like avocados, olive oil, fatty fish and nuts contain many heart-healthy unsaturated fats, so eating them regularly is beneficial.
  • Include a diet enriched in fats like fish oils, polyunsaturated oils, and omega-3 fatty acids, which are good for heart health.
  • Quit smoking and avoid excessive intake of alcohol.

Have a query?

How Soon It Starts Working

The time required for LIVIGREL TABLET to start to work: LIVIGREL TABLET ideally shows its action within 2 hours after administration. The time for which the effects of LIVIGREL TABLET last: The effect of LIVIGREL TABLET lasts for 12 hours.

What if you forget to take LIVIGREL TABLET

If you forget to take a dose of LIVIGREL TABLET, take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next scheduled dose, skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dose. Do not take a double dose to make up for the missed one.

Storage

• Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight. • Keep out of sight and reach of children. • Non cold chain - To be stored in cool places at 10ºC to 25ºC or below 30ºC.

Drug Warnings

  • Avoid taking LIVIGREL TABLET if you are allergic to it.
  • Indigestion medicines known as proton pump inhibitors, like omeprazole, should be used with caution while taking LIVIGREL TABLET.
  • Prolonged use of LIVIGREL TABLET can cause bleeding problems (like nosebleeds, heavier periods, bleeding gums, and easy bruising).
  • If you are going to have any surgery, discontinue taking LIVIGREL TABLET 5 days before the surgery.
  • Sudden discontinuation of LIVIGREL TABLET might increase the risk of heart attack, stroke, and other cardiovascular events. So, do not stop taking LIVIGREL TABLET suddenly.
  • If you have had a recent stroke or heart attack, stop the intake of LIVIGREL TABLET with painkillers like aspirin or ibuprofen, as it can increase your stomach or gastrointestinal bleeding.
  • Purpura (blood leakage under the skin) has been observed with the use of LIVIGREL TABLET, including in fatal cases. Therefore, inform your doctor if you observe any such conditions during the treatment.
  • Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before taking LIVIGREL TABLET.
  • LIVIGREL TABLET is not recommended for use in children below 16 years of age.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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Drug-Drug Interactions: LIVIGREL TABLET may have interaction with other anticoagulants (e.g. warfarin, aspirin, rivaroxaban, apixaban), pain killers (e.g. ibuprofen), antidepressants (e.g. citalopram), and indigestion medicine/proton pump inhibitors (e.g. omeprazole).

Drug-Food Interactions: LIVIGREL TABLET may interact with Ginkgo biloba and St John’s wort plant (used as an antidepressant) and increase the risk of bleeding.

Drug-Disease Interactions: LIVIGREL TABLET should not be given to the people with stomach ulcers, brain haemorrhage (bleeding in your brain), haemophilia (a bleeding disorder), and liver or kidney problems.

ClopidogrelSelexipag
Critical
ClopidogrelMifepristone
Critical

Drug-Drug Interactions

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ClopidogrelSelexipag
Critical
How does the drug interact with Livigrel Tablet:
When Selexipag and Livigrel Tablet are taken together, the body's ability to break down Selexipag may be reduced.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Livigrel Tablet with Selexipag is not recommended, please consult your doctor before taking it. They can be taken if prescribed by your doctor.
ClopidogrelMifepristone
Critical
How does the drug interact with Livigrel Tablet:
Taking Livigrel Tablet together with mifepristone increases the risk of vaginal bleeding in women.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Livigrel Tablet with mifepristone is not recommended, that would certainly result in interaction, it can be taken if a doctor prescribes it. If you experience prolonged and heavy bleeding, consult a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medication without consulting a doctor.
ClopidogrelRivaroxaban
Severe
How does the drug interact with Livigrel Tablet:
Coadministration of Livigrel Tablet with Rivaroxaban increases the risk of severe bleeding due to the additive effect.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Livigrel Tablet with Rivaroxaban may possibly result in an interaction, they can be taken together if prescribed by your doctor. However, if you experience any unusual bleeding or have other signs of bleeding like feeling dizzy or lightheaded, red or black, sticky stools, coughing up or vomiting blood that looks like coffee grounds, or having a severe headache consult your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medication without consulting your doctor.
ClopidogrelOmeprazole
Severe
How does the drug interact with Livigrel Tablet:
When taken together omeprazole can lower the levels of Livigrel Tablet in the blood, which can result in a decreased effectiveness of Livigrel Tablet.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking omeprazole and Livigrel Tablet together has an interaction, but you can take these medications together if a doctor has advised it. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
ClopidogrelTiclopidine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Livigrel Tablet:
Taking Livigrel Tablet with ticlopidine can reduced effectiveness of Livigrel Tablet.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Livigrel Tablet and Ticlopidine together possibly has an interaction, but you can take these medications together if your doctor has advised it. Do not stop using any medications without talking to your doctor.
ClopidogrelRosuvastatin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Livigrel Tablet:
Taking rosuvastatin with Livigrel Tablet can increase the blood levels of rosuvastatin. This can increase the risk of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Livigrel Tablet together with Rosuvastatin may result in an interaction, it can be taken if prescribed by your doctor. However, consult your doctor immediately if you experience chills, joint pain or swelling, skin rash, itching, nausea, vomiting, dark-colored urine, and/or yellowing of the skin or eyes. Do not discontinue any medication without consulting your doctor.
ClopidogrelModafinil
Severe
How does the drug interact with Livigrel Tablet:
Coadministration of Livigrel Tablet with modafinil can reduce the effectiveness of Livigrel Tablet.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Livigrel Tablet with Modafinil may possibly result in interaction, but it can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without talking to your doctor.
ClopidogrelCangrelor
Severe
How does the drug interact with Livigrel Tablet:
Co-administration of Cangrelor with Livigrel Tablet and reduce its effectiveness if used at the same time.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Livigrel Tablet with cangrelor can result in an interaction, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. Livigrel Tablet should be taken after the Cangrelor infusion is complete. Do not stop taking any medication without consulting a doctor.
ClopidogrelFondaparinux
Severe
How does the drug interact with Livigrel Tablet:
Taking Livigrel Tablet together with Fondaparinux can increase the risk of bleeding.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Livigrel Tablet and Fondaparinux, but they can be taken together if prescribed by your doctor. However, if you experience severe back pain, dizziness, black or red stools, severe headache, weakness, and vomiting, contact your doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without talking to your doctor.
ClopidogrelApixaban
Severe
How does the drug interact with Livigrel Tablet:
Coadministration of Livigrel Tablet and Apixaban may raise the risk of bleeding.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between Livigrel Tablet and Apixaban, it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult a doctor if you experience symptoms like blood in your urine or stool (or a black stool), bruising, dizziness, lightheadedness, or headache. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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No

Therapeutic Class

[ANTICOAGULANTS / ANTITHROMBOTICS. ANTICONVULSANTS]

FAQs

LIVIGREL TABLET is used to prevent heart attack or stroke in people at high risk of heart disease.

LIVIGREL TABLET belongs to a class of medications called a blood thinner or an antiplatelet medication. LIVIGREL 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 LIVIGREL 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, LIVIGREL 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 LIVIGREL TABLET needs to be stopped before undergoing surgery. The doctor might ask you to stop taking LIVIGREL 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 LIVIGREL 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 LIVIGREL 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 LIVIGREL TABLET.

Yes, taking LIVIGREL 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.

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

Yes, LIVIGREL TABLET is a blood thinner. It contains clopidogrel, an antiplatelet medicine that prevents the formation of harmful blood clots.

No, LIVIGREL TABLET is not a steroid. It is an antiplatelet medicine.

LIVIGREL 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 LIVIGREL 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 LIVIGREL TABLET. But do not drink too much alcohol as it can cause stomach irritation.

Avoid taking omeprazole along with LIVIGREL TABLET as omeprazole can reduce the levels of clopidogrel and affect its working. Consult the doctor before taking omeprazole with LIVIGREL TABLET.

Stopping LIVIGREL TABLET may increase the risk of heart attack or stroke. Therefore, do not discontinue LIVIGREL TABLET without consulting your doctor.

LIVIGREL TABLET starts working within 2 hours of taking it.

LIVIGREL 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 LIVIGREL 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 LIVIGREL TABLET. Let the doctor know that you are taking LIVIGREL TABLET if you are due to undergo any surgery or dental procedure.

If you miss a dose of LIVIGREL 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 LIVIGREL TABLET. Let the doctor know if you are using anticoagulants, painkillers, antidepressants or indigestion medicines.

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

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Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Regus Business Centre, 2Nd Floor, Altius, Olympia Tech Park - 600 032, Sidco Industrial Estate, Guindy, Chennai, India
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