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Written By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD

Nugrel 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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Composition :

CLOPIDOGREL-75MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Micro Labs Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

About Nugrel Tablet

Nugrel 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. 

Nugrel 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.

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

Uses of Nugrel Tablet

Nugrel Tablet used for the prevention of heart attack, Prevention of stroke, and Prevention of heart-related chest pain (angina). The detailed uses of Nugrel Tablet are as follows:<br/>

  • Prevention of Heart Attack: Nugrel Tablet helps to prevent blood clots that can cause heart attacks by inhibiting platelet aggregation.<br/>
  • Prevention of Stroke: Nugrel 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): Nugrel 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: Nugrel Tablet manages conditions like unstable angina and myocardial infarction (heart attack) by preventing clot formation.<br/>
  • Peripheral Arterial Disease: Nugrel Tablet reduces the risk of clot formation in peripheral arteries, improving blood flow to limbs.<br/>

Directions for Use

• Nugrel 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 Nugrel Tablet as a whole with a glass of water. • Do not crush, chew, or break it.

Medicinal Benefits

  • Nugrel 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.

How Nugrel Tablet Works

Nugrel Tablet belongs to a class of medications called a blood thinner or an antiplatelet medication. Nugrel 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 Nugrel 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).

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.

What if I have taken an overdose of Nugrel Tablet

Do not take more than the prescribed dose of Nugrel 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.

Drug Warnings

  • Avoid taking Nugrel Tablet if you are allergic to it.
  • Indigestion medicines known as proton pump inhibitors, like omeprazole, should be used with caution while taking Nugrel Tablet.
  • Prolonged use of Nugrel Tablet can cause bleeding problems (like nosebleeds, heavier periods, bleeding gums, and easy bruising).
  • If you are going to have any surgery, discontinue taking Nugrel Tablet 5 days before the surgery.
  • Sudden discontinuation of Nugrel Tablet might increase the risk of heart attack, stroke, and other cardiovascular events. So, do not stop taking Nugrel Tablet suddenly.
  • If you have had a recent stroke or heart attack, stop the intake of Nugrel 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 Nugrel 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 Nugrel Tablet.
  • Nugrel Tablet is not recommended for use in children below 16 years of age.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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ClopidogrelMifepristone
Critical
ClopidogrelSelexipag
Critical

Drug-Drug Interactions

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ClopidogrelMifepristone
Critical
How does the drug interact with Nugrel Tablet:
Taking Nugrel Tablet together with mifepristone increases the risk of vaginal bleeding in women.

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

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Nugrel Tablet with Selexipag is not recommended, please consult your doctor before taking it. They can be taken if prescribed by your doctor.
ClopidogrelDabigatran etexilate
Severe
How does the drug interact with Nugrel Tablet:
Taking Nugrel Tablet with Dabigatran may increase the risk of bleeding.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there may be an interaction between Nugrel Tablet and Apixaban, they can be taken together if advised by your doctor. However, consult your doctor immediately if you experience any unusual bleeding, dizziness or lightheadedness, red or black, sticky stools, or headaches. Do not discontinue any medication without consulting your doctor.
ClopidogrelPrasugrel
Severe
How does the drug interact with Nugrel Tablet:
Taking Nugrel Tablet together with Prasugrel will have an additive effect and increase the risk of bleeding.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Nugrel Tablet together with Prasugrel may result in interaction, it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, If you experience any unusual bleeding or have other signs of bleeding like feeling dizzy or lightheaded, red or black, sticky stools, or having a severe headache, consult a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medication without consulting a doctor.
ClopidogrelTipranavir
Severe
How does the drug interact with Nugrel Tablet:
Taking Tipranavir with Nugrel Tablet can make the blood-thinning effects of Nugrel Tablet stronger.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Nugrel Tablet and Tipranavir, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. If you notice any bleeding, severe headaches, weakness, or black stools, contact your doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without talking to your doctor.
ClopidogrelDeferasirox
Severe
How does the drug interact with Nugrel Tablet:
Taking deferasirox together with Nugrel Tablet may increase the risk of gastrointestinal ulcers and bleeding.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Nugrel Tablet together with Deferasirox has a possibility of interaction, it can be taken if prescribed by your doctor. However, if you experience abdominal pain, bloating, dizziness, lightheadedness, red or black, tarry stools oe headache. Do not discontinue any medication without consulting your doctor.
ClopidogrelFluvoxamine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Nugrel Tablet:
Taking fluvoxamine can lower the levels of Nugrel Tablet in the blood, which can result in a decreased effectiveness of Nugrel Tablet.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Nugrel Tablet and Fluvoxamine together possibly has an interaction, but you can take these medications together if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience shortness of breath, dizziness, loss of balance, or trouble walking, consult your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medication without consulting your doctor.
ClopidogrelOmeprazole
Severe
How does the drug interact with Nugrel Tablet:
When taken together omeprazole can lower the levels of Nugrel Tablet in the blood, which can result in a decreased effectiveness of Nugrel Tablet.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking omeprazole and Nugrel 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.
ClopidogrelDesirudin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Nugrel Tablet:
Using desirudin together with Nugrel Tablet may increase the risk of bleeding.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Nugrel Tablet with Desirudin together can result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, consult a doctor if you experience difficulty with bleeding, bleeding, bruising, feeling dizzy or lightheaded, dark or sticky stools, headache, or vomiting. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
ClopidogrelEnoxaparin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Nugrel Tablet:
Taking enoxaparin with Nugrel Tablet can increase the risk of bleeding.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Nugrel Tablet and Enoxaparin, but they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, If you experience any unusual bleeding or have other signs of bleeding like feeling dizzy or lightheaded, red or black, sticky stools, or headache, consult a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medication 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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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • A low cholesterol diet and a regular exercise regime complement treatment with Nugrel 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.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

ANTICOAGULANTS / ANTITHROMBOTICS. ANTICONVULSANTS

Nugrel Tablet Substitute

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Alcohol

Caution

You can drink alcohol with Nugrel 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 Nugrel 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 Nugrel 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

Nugrel 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

Nugrel 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 Nugrel Tablet have not been established in children due to limited testing of this drug on children by competent authorities across the world. Hence, Nugrel Tablet is not recommended for use in children.

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FAQs

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

Nugrel Tablet belongs to a class of medications called a blood thinner or an antiplatelet medication. Nugrel 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 Nugrel 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, Nugrel 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 Nugrel Tablet needs to be stopped before undergoing surgery. The doctor might ask you to stop taking Nugrel 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 Nugrel Tablet unless your doctor says it&amp;#039;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 Nugrel Tablet, especially those that affect the blood, like Ginkgo Biloba and St John&#039;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 Nugrel Tablet.

Yes, taking Nugrel 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.

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

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

No, Nugrel Tablet is not a steroid. It is an antiplatelet medicine.

Nugrel 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 Nugrel 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 Nugrel Tablet. But do not drink too much alcohol as it can cause stomach irritation.

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

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

Nugrel Tablet starts working within 2 hours of taking it.

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

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

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

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

No. 28 Sundar Industrial Estate,N.T.Y Layout Mysore Road , Bangalore - 560026, India
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Written By

Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar

M Pharmacy

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Reviewed By

Dr Aneela Siddabathuni

MPharma., PhD

Last Updated

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Reference

  1. https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/product/4755/smpc#gref
  2. https://www.nhs.uk/medicines/clopidogrel/
  3. https://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/venous-thromboembolism/understand-your-risk-for-excessive-blood-clotting
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