Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel is an antiplatlet drug/medicine it is used to prevent blood clots in patients at risk of cardiovascular problems such as heart attack and heart stroke. It works by inhibiting platelet aggregation, thereby reducing the risk of clot formation.
Uses
- Prevention of blood clots in [ Heart disease e.g. After heart attack]
- Stroke
- Peripheral arterial disease
Dosage
- For adult: upto 75 mg daily
- Dosage may vary based on individual health conditions and medical advice.
- Administration:usually taken orally with or without food depends on your condition
Course completion
Complete the full course as prescribed by the healthcare provider or given by a pharmacist.
Consult a doctor before discontinuing treatment.
Side effects
Common side effects include:
- Bleeding
- Including gastrointestinal and intracranial Bleeding also
- Abdominal pain
- Diarrhea
- Indigestion
- Itching
Precautions
- Avoid Clopidogrel if you have any type of allergic to it or other same type of medications
- Caution advised in patients with bleeding disorders or recent surgery.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding women should consult a healthcare provider before use.
Interactions
Can interact with other medications like proton pump Inhibitors (e.g. omeprazole) and many anti coagulant.
Discuss potential interactions with a healthcare provider.
Who can take Clopidogrel?
Adults undr specific cardiovascular risk conditions as determined by a healthcare provider.
Who cannot take Clopidogrel
Individuals with active Bleeding or a history of bleeding disorders
Serve liver impairment.
Consultation
Take medical advice before starting usage of Clopidogrel, especially if pregnant, breastfeeding, or having exsiting health conditions.
Also read :- Clonazepam: usage, dosages and side effects
Clopidogrem is a wildly used as antiplatlet medication that plays a crucial role in preventing blood clots, particularly in individuals at the risk of heart attack. It is an antiplatlet drug medicine.
It works by stopping platelet. So the clot making risk gets low. Those may cause heart attack and strove.
Generally it provides 75gm daily I adult . It may also depends on the condition of patients.
And normally it may provide with or without taken food(by orally).
It is used to stop clothing of blood use this medicine carefully
uses of Clopidogre
Prevention of blood clots in [ Heart disease e.g. After heart attack] Stroke Peripheral arterial disease
who should take?
Adults undr specific cardiovascular risk conditions as determined by a healthcare provider.
side effects of Clopidogrel
Common side effects include: Bleeding Including gastrointestinal and intracranial Bleeding also Abdominal pain Diarrhea Indigestion