Clavix 300mg Tablet 4'S
Key Information
Generic Name
Generic Name Clopidogrel 300 mg
Manufacturer
Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Variant
4 Tablet(s) in a Strip
Country of Origin
India
Detailed Information
Introduction
INTRODUCTIONCLAVIX 300MG contains Clopidogrel which belongs to a group of medicines called Antiplatelets. CLAVIX 300MG is used in adult patients to prevent blood clots (thrombi) due to atherothrombosis which may lead to atherothrombotic events such as stroke, or heart attack. Atherothrombosis is an inflammatory process of the arteries that affects the coronary (heart), cerebral (brain) and peripheral circulation (blood circulation to arms, hands, legs and feet) by aberrant thickening of the blood vessel wall and reducing the blood flow to the tissue that triggers the occurrence of myocardial infarction, stroke and peripheral arterial disease. Clopidogrel is an antiplatelet which works by preventing platelets from sticking together, thereby decreasing the formation of harmful blood clots that results in the lower chance of occurrence of heart attack or stroke. Along with this management, your doctor may advise regular blood tests to check your blood clotting time. Avoid taking CLAVIX 300MG, if you are allergic to Clopidogrel, or have a medical condition that is currently causing bleeding such as a stomach ulcer or bleeding within the brain, severe liver disease. Before taking CLAVIX 300MG, inform your doctor if you are at a risk of internal bleeding, have or ever had a clot in artery of your brain (ischemic stroke) which might have occurred within the last seven days, or have heart or kidney problems. CLAVIX 300MG is not recommended for use in pregnant and breastfeeding women which is also not recommended for use in children and adolescents (below 18 years of age). Consult your doctor before taking CLAVIX 300MG. The most common symptoms of taking CLAVIX 300MG are bleeding, diarrhea, abdominal pain, indigestion, and heartburn. Consult your doctor if any of these symptoms gets worse.
Uses
OF CLAVIX 300MG Prevent blood clots (thrombi) due to atherothrombosis (and reduces the risk of heart and stroke) in adult patients
How It Works
CLAVIX 300MG works by preventing platelets from sticking together, thereby decreasing the formation of harmful blood clots that results in the lower chance of occurrence of heart attack or stroke.
Directions for Use
Take CLAVIX 300MG as advised by your physician. Swallow CLAVIX 300MG with a glass of water and do not chew or crush the medicine. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition.
Side Effects
CLAVIX 300MGCOMMON bleeding inside the head, lungs, stomach, bowels, eyes or joints nose bleed bruising haematoma (unusual bleeding or bruising under the skin) blood in the urine diarrhoea abdominal pain indigestion heartburn UNCOMMON headache stomach ulcer vomiting nausea constipation excessive gas in stomach or intestines rashes itching dizziness sensation of tingling and numbness RARE vertigo (spinning sensation) enlarged breasts in males Stop taking CLAVIX 300MG and contact your doctor if you experience any of the following side effects: signs of thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura ( rare blood disorder) such as fever, whether or not associated with bleeding which appears under the skin as red pinpoint dots, with or without unexplained extreme tiredness, and confusion signs of liver problems such as yellowing of the skin and/or the eyes (jaundice) signs of allergic skin reaction such as swelling in the mouth, rashes, itching, and blisters of the skin
Warnings & Precautions
& PRECAUTIONSPREGNANCY[GBNKEYWORD is not recommended for use in pregnant women. Consult your doctor before taking CLAVIX 300MG. BREASTFEEDING[GBNKEYWORD is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women. Consult your doctor before taking CLAVIX 300MG. DRIVING AND USING MACHINESCLAVIX 300MG is unlikely to affect your ability to drive or to use machines. Consult your doctor before taking CLAVIX 300MG. KIDNEYCLAVIX 300MG should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Consult your doctor for advice before taking CLAVIX 300MG. LIVERCLAVIX 300MG is not recommended for use in patients with severe liver disease and it should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Consult your doctor for advice before taking CLAVIX 300MG. ALLERGYCLAVIX 300MG is not recommended for use if you are allergic to clopidogrel or any of the other ingredients of this medicine. Consult your doctor before taking CLAVIX 300MG. OTHERSCLAVIX 300MG is not recommended for use if you: have a medical condition that is currently causing bleeding such as a stomach ulcer or bleeding within the brain Before taking CLAVIX 300MG, inform your doctor if you: have a risk of bleeding such as a medical condition that puts you at risk of internal bleeding Ex. stomach ulcer, blood disorder that makes you prone to internal bleeding (bleeding inside any tissues, organs or joints of your body), recent serious injury, recent surgery (including dental), planned surgery (including dental) in the next seven days have or had a clot in an artery of your brain (ischemic stroke) which occurred within the last seven days had allergic reaction to any medicine used to manage your disease. had a past medical history of non-traumatic brain hemorrhage (condition marked by bleeding inside brain in the absence of trauma or surgery) Use in Pediatrics: CLAVIX 300MG is not recommended for use in children and adolescents (below 18 years of age) since the medicine does not work in this population. Consult your doctor before taking CLAVIX 300MG. Use in Geriatrics: CLAVIX 300MG is used with caution in elderly patients (aged 65 years or above). Consult your doctor before taking CLAVIX 300MG.
Drug Interactions
SA.Drug-Drug Interactions: Before taking CLAVIX 300MG, inform your doctor, if you are taking any of the following: oral anticoagulants (medicines used to reduce blood clotting) such as dabigatran, rivaroxaban, apixaban non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (medicines used to manage painful and/or inflammatory conditions of muscle or joints) such as ibuprofen, naproxen, diclofenac injectable medicine used to reduce blood clotting Ex heparin, enoxaparin antiplatelet agent (medicine used to prevent formation of blood clot) Ex. ticlopidine selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (medicines used to manage depression) Ex. fluoxetine, fluvoxamine) rifampicin (medicine used to manage severe infections) omeprazole or esomeprazole (medicines used to manage upset stomach) fluconazole or voriconazole (medicines to manage fungal infections) antiretroviral drugs ( medicines used to manage HIV infections) Ex. efavirenz, atazanavir, darunavir, fosamprenavir carbamazepine (medicine to manage some forms of epilepsy) moclobemide (medicine used to manage depression) repaglinide (medicine used to manage diabetes) paclitaxel (medicine used to manage cancer) opioids (medicines used to manage severe pain) Ex. oxycodone, hydrocodone, codeine Overdosage: If you or anyone else accidentally takes too much of CLAVIX 300MG, consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital. Overdosage may lead to increased risk of bleeding. SYNOPSIS Drug : Clopidogrel Pharmacological Category : Antiplatelet Therapeutic Indication : Atherothrombosis Dosage Forms : Tablet MORE INFORMATION keep the medicine out of reach in children store CLAVIX 300MG at room temperature