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Chemical Name: CLOPIDOGREL
 
Common applications

This medication is an antiplatelet agent, and it's designed to decrease the risk of a stroke, heart attack, and other heart-related conditions in patients predisposed to them. The medicine can also be used in the treatment of other conditions, consult your doctor to find out more about this.

Precautions

You may need to monitor your dose and medical condition closely if you're using ibuprofen or naproxen (nsaids), warfarin, heparin, phenytoin, tamoxifen, tolbutamide, torsemide, and fluvastatin.

Keep your doctor informed of your medical condition - if you suffer from anything or if you have in the past six months, as well as if you're taking any medications. Allergies can also be an important factor in that, so mention them as well. Pregnant women, and women who're breastfeeding should mention these things at all costs. Use of the medicine is not recommended in patients with gastrointernal bleeding or ulcers.

Instructions

Your doctor should give you precise instructions on how to use this medicine - follow them closely. You can take the medicine with or without food, it will have the same effect on your health. Keep it in a dry, cool place, away from sunlight and heat.

If you've missed a dose, just take it as soon as you remember. If it's nearing time to take the next one, just skip it. Do not take an extra dose to compensate for the missed one.

Warnings

If you're using aspirin, consult with your doctor to find out if you can continue using it alongside this drug - depending on your condition, the combination of the two may or may not be harmful. Some medications can contain aspirin or related substances and similarly interact with the drug - read their labels carefully.

If you're about to undergo any kind of treatment, inform the doctor that you're using this medicine. Check with your doctor before using any new medicine, regardless if it's prescribed or not. Keep your doctor in touch about your medical condition and do not miss any appointments or information. It's unknown whether this medicine secretes in breast milk, so women who're currently breastfeeding should avoid using it.

Side effects

The medication may cause short-term diarrhea and digestion problems. If any of those persist, contact your doctor immediately. Contact your doctor if you experience any of the following: persistent headache; change in vision; rash; itching; nosebleeds; excessive bleeding from cuts;

You may also experience bleeding from the gums when brushing teeth; increased menstrual bleeding; unexplained vaginal bleeding; unusual bruising; discoloration of urine or stool; black, tarry stools; sore throat or fever; weakness; speech problems; seizures; yellowing of the skin or eyes; or pale skin.

Overdose

If you suspect you may have overdosed on the medicine, contact your local poison control center.

Final notes

You must not share this medicine with other individuals who do not have a prescription for it. Do not use it to treat other medical conditions. Keep it out of reach for children and pets. Keep yourself well supplied to prevent running out in inopportune times.

Drug interactions

This medicine can negatively interact with some other medications. Tell your doctor of any medicines you're currently using to prevent unwanted side effects and ensure a proper, healthy and safe treatment.