CLODREL 75mg Tablet 15's
Key Information
Generic Name
Generic Name Clopidogrel 75 mg
Manufacturer
Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Variant
15 Tablet(s) in a Strip
Country of Origin
India
Detailed Information
Introduction
CLODREL 75MG TABLET contains Clopidogrel which belongs to the group of medicines called Antiplatelets. CLODREL 75MG TABLET is used to manage blood clots (thrombi) due to atherothrombosis which may lead to atherothrombotic events such as stroke or heart attack and atherosclerotic events (myocardial infraction) in patients with atherosclerosis. It is also used to manage in-stent restenosis in patients undergo percutaneous coronary Intervention (PCI). Platelets are very small structures in the blood which clump together during blood clotting. By managing this clumping, antiplatelet medicinal products reduce the chances of blood clots forming (a process called thrombosis). 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. Along with this management, your doctor may advise regular blood tests to check your blood clotting time. Avoid taking CLODREL 75MG TABLET, 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 CLODREL 75MG TABLET, 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. CLODREL 75MG TABLET is not recommended for use in pregnant and breastfeeding women. It is not recommended for use in children and adolescents (below 18 years of age). Consult your doctor before taking CLODREL 75MG TABLET. The most common
Uses
OF CLODREL 75MG TABLETIt is used to: prevent blood clots (thrombi) forming in hardened blood vessels (atherothrombosis) manage atherosclerotic events (myocardial infraction) prevent in-stent restenosis in patients undergo percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI)
How It Works
CLODREL 75MG TABLET works by managing 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 CLODREL 75MG TABLET as advised by your physician. Swallow CLODREL 75MG TABLET 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
taking CLODREL 75MG TABLET are bleeding, diarrhea, abdominal pain, indigestion and heartburn. Consult your doctor if any of these above symptoms gets worse. USES OF CLODREL 75MG TABLETIt is used to: prevent blood clots (thrombi) forming in hardened blood vessels (atherothrombosis) manage atherosclerotic events (myocardial infraction) prevent in-stent restenosis in patients undergo percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) HOW CLODREL 75MG TABLET WORKSCLODREL 75MG TABLET works by managing 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 USETake CLODREL 75MG TABLET as advised by your physician. Swallow CLODREL 75MG TABLET 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 OF CLODREL 75MG TABLETCOMMON bleeding inside the head, lungs, stomach, bowels, eyes or joints nosebleed bruising haematoma (unusual bleeding or bruising under the skin) blood in the urine diarrhea 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 enlarged breasts in males Stop taking CLODREL 75MG TABLET and contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects: signs of thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura 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
& PRECAUTIONSPREGNANCYCLODREL 75MG TABLET is not recommended for use in pregnant women. Consult your doctor before taking CLODREL 75MG TABLET. BREASTFEEDINGCLODREL 75MG TABLET is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women. Consult your doctor before taking CLODREL 75MG TABLET. DRIVING AND USING MACHINESCLODREL 75MG TABLET is unlikely to affect your ability to drive or to use machines. Consult your doctor before taking CLODREL 75MG TABLET. KIDNEYCLODREL 75MG TABLET should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Consult your doctor for advice before taking CLODREL 75MG TABLET. LIVERCLODREL 75MG TABLET 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 CLODREL 75MG TABLET. ALLERGYDo not take CLODREL 75MG TABLET if you are allergic to Clopidogrel or to any other ingredients of this medicine. Consult your doctor before taking CLODREL 75MG TABLET. OTHERSCLODREL 75MG TABLET is not recommended for use if you: have a medical condition (such as a stomach ulcer or bleeding within the brain) Before taking CLODREL 75MG TABLET, inform your doctor if you: have a risk of bleeding such as internal bleeding (Ex. stomach ulcer, bleeding inside any tissues organs or joints of your body) had recent serious injury, surgery (including dental) have a 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 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: CLODREL 75MG TABLET is not recommended for use in children because it does not work. Consult your doctor for advice. Use in geriatrics: CLODREL 75MG TABLET should be used with caution in elderly patients (aged 65 years or above). Consult your doctor before taking CLODREL 75MG TABLET.
Drug Interactions
SA. Drug-Drug interactions: Before taking CLODREL 75MG TABLET, inform your doctor, if you are taking any of the following medicine: 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 manage formation of blood clot) Ex. ticlopidine medicines used to manage depression (Ex. fluoxetine, fluvoxamine, moclobemide) rifampicin (medicine used to manage severe infections) omeprazole or esomeprazole (medicines used to manage stomach upset) 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) repaglinide (medicine used to manage diabetes) paclitaxel (medicine used to manage cancer) medicines used to manage severe pain (Ex. oxycodone, hydrocodone, codeine) Overdosage: If you or anyone else accidentally takes too much of CLODREL 75MG TABLET, consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital. Overdosage may lead to increased risk of bleeding. SYNOPSIS Drug : Clopidogrel Pharmacological Category : Antiplatelets Therapeutic Indication : Manages Atherothrombosis, atherosclerotic events and manages in-stent restenosis in patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) Dosage Forms : Tablet MORE INFORMATION Keep the medicine out of reach in children Store CLODREL 75MG TABLET at room temperature
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Last Updated
22 Oct 2022