Clopod 75mg Tablet
Clopidogrel (75mg)
by Biochem Pharmaceutical Industries
About this medicine
Clopod 75mg Tablet is an antiplatelet medicine or a blood thinner that helps to prevent the formation of harmful blood clots in your blood vessels. This helps to lower the chances of you getting a heart attack or stroke. It is a widely used medicine for heart protection. Clopod 75mg Tablet is prescribed to people at high risk of heart disease. This includes people with peripheral vascular disease (blood circulation problems due to narrowing of blood vessels), recent heart attack or stroke, irregular heartbeats, and those who have undergone certain heart procedures like stenting. It is also used in combination with some other medicines for the treatment of heart attack and some types of heart-related chest pain (unstable angina). This medicine may be taken with or without food and should be taken at the same time each day. It is important to keep taking this medicine even if you feel well. If you stop taking this medicine, it may increase your chance of having a heart attack or stroke. The most common side effect seen with this medicine is bleeding. This may be in the form of bruising, nose bleeds, blood in urine or stools (black-colored stools), or heavier periods than usual in women. If you cut or injure yourself, it may take longer than usual for the bleeding to stop. Such episodes of bleeding are usually mild and resolve on their own. However, you should consult your doctor straight away if the bleeding persists or worries you. This medicine is not suitable for some people. Do not take it if you are bleeding from anywhere in the body such as a stomach ulcer or bleeding within the brain. Before taking it, you should let your doctor know if you have ever had a problem with your blood not clotting properly or if you have recently had a serious injury or surgery. This medicine may need to be stopped temporarily before planned surgery or dental treatment.
Uses
- Prevention of heart attack and stroke
Benefits
In prevention of heart attack and stroke
When the blood pressure is controlled, one is at less risk of having a heart attack or stroke. Clopod 75mg Tablet reduces the chances of heart disease and helps you remain healthier for longer. Take it regularly and make appropriate lifestyle changes, such as eating healthy and staying active, to maximize the effectiveness of this medicine.
How it works
Clopod 75mg Tablet is an antiplatelet medication. It works by preventing platelets from sticking together, thereby decreasing the formation of harmful blood clots. This lowers the chance of heart attack or stroke.
How to use
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Clopod 75mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Common side effects
- Abdominal pain
- Bruise
- Diarrhea
- Hematoma
- Nosebleeds
- Gastrointestinal bleeding
- Dyspepsia
Safety advice
- AlcoholCAUTION
- Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Clopod 75mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
- PregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
- Clopod 75mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
- Breast feedingSAFE IF PRESCRIBED
- Clopod 75mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
- DrivingSAFE
- Clopod 75mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
- KidneySAFE IF PRESCRIBED
- Clopod 75mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Clopod 75mg Tablet is recommended.
- LiverSAFE IF PRESCRIBED
- Clopod 75mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Clopod 75mg Tablet is recommended.
If you miss a dose
If you miss a dose of Clopod 75mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Quick facts
- Chemical Class
- Alpha amino acid esters
- Habit Forming
- No
- Therapeutic Class
- Blood related
- Action Class
- P2Y12 inhibitors (ADP receptor)
Frequently asked questions
What is Clopod 75mg Tablet used for?
Clopod 75mg Tablet is used to prevent formation of blood clots, thus reducing the risk of heart attacks or stroke. It facilitates smooth circulation of blood in the body by reducing the ability of the platelets to stick together, that could otherwise lead to formation of harmful clots in hardened blood vessels.
Is Clopod 75mg Tablet a blood thinner?
Yes, Clopod 75mg Tablet is an antiplatelet medicine which is also known as a blood thinner. It makes your blood flow more easily through your blood vessels and prevents formation of harmful blood clots. This lowers your chances of heart attack or stroke.
When should you take Clopod 75mg Tablet?
You should take Clopod 75mg Tablet exactly as prescribed by the doctor. You can take it with or without food, at any time of the day. However, it is important to take it regularly at the same time each day for best results. This will also help you to remember to take it daily.
Does Clopod 75mg Tablet affect blood pressure?
Yes, Clopod 75mg Tablet may rarely cause a decrease in blood pressure as a side effect. However, this is very rare and does not affect everyone. Consult your doctor if you feel dizzy, lightheaded, weak or have a blurred vision. These are signs and symptoms of low blood pressure and therefore, you should contact your doctor immediately.
Who should not take Clopod 75mg Tablet?
Clopod 75mg Tablet is not recommended for people who are allergic to it, have severe liver disease, have stomach ulcers, bleeding in the brain, or have a bleeding disorder known as hemophilia (disease in which blood does not clot normally).
Can I take alcohol with Clopod 75mg Tablet?
Yes, you can take alcohol with Clopod 75mg Tablet. However, excessive intake of alcohol should be avoided as it can irritate the inner lining of the stomach and this increases the risk of developing a stomach ulcer later.
Can Omeprazole be taken along with Clopod 75mg Tablet?
Omeprazole ( a proton pump inhibitor or PPI used to treat and prevent indigestion) may interfere with the working of Clopod 75mg Tablet and reduce the effect of Clopod 75mg Tablet. Your doctor may prescribe an alternate PPI like lansoprazole, if you suffer from indigestion or if they judge that it would be beneficial to you. You should let your doctor know about all the medicines that have been prescribed to you before starting Clopod 75mg Tablet. Always consult your doctor before taking any medicine.
What are the side effects of taking Clopod 75mg Tablet?
The most common side effect of Clopod 75mg Tablet is bleeding. This may lead to bruising on the skin, nosebleeds, blood in the urine or stools (black tarry stools), or heavier periods than usual in females. Rarely, bleeding may also occur in the head, eyes, lungs, or joints and may even be severe. In case you have a minor injury, such as a small cut while shaving, bleeding may take longer than usual to stop. Get emergency medical help if the bleeding is profuse, does not stop on it’s own, or bothers you. Other side effects of Clopod 75mg Tablet that may be seen occasionally in some people include diarrhea, abdominal pain, indigestion or heartburn. Please consult your doctor if any of these side effects persist or worry you.
What will happen if I stop taking Clopod 75mg Tablet?
If you stop taking Clopod 75mg Tablet suddenly, your chances of heart attack or stroke may increase. These conditions can be fatal. Do not stop taking it without talking to your doctor, otherwise your condition may worsen. Continue taking Clopod 75mg Tablet for as long as prescribed by your doctor to get maximum benefit.
How long does it take Clopod 75mg Tablet to start working? How long do I need to take it?
Clopiogrel starts working within 2 hours of taking it. Continue taking it as long as your doctor has advised you. You may have to take it for a few weeks or months, or you may have to take it for the rest of your life.
Product details
- Manufacturer
- Biochem Pharmaceutical Industries
- Salt composition
- Clopidogrel (75mg)
- Dosage form
- Tablet
- Storage
- Store below 30°C
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