Clopidogrel Tablets

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Uses

Clopidogrel is used to prevent heart attacks and strokes in persons with heart disease (recent heart attack), recent stroke, or blood circulation disease (peripheral vascular disease).

It is also used with aspirin to treat new/worsening chest pain (new heart attack, unstable angina) and to keep blood vessels open and prevent blood clots after certain procedures (such as cardiac stent).

Clopidogrel works by blocking platelets from sticking together and prevents them from forming harmful clots. It is an antiplatelet drug. It helps keep blood flowing smoothly in your body.Clopidogrel Tablets – Taj Ando Pharmaceuticals, South Africa | Clopidogrel is used to prevent heart attacks and strokes in persons with heart disease (recent heart attack), recent stroke, or blood circulation disease (peripheral vascular disease). It is also used with aspirin to treat new/worsening chest pain (new heart attack, unstable angina) and to keep blood vessels open and prevent blood clots after certain procedures (such as cardiac stent).Clopidogrel Tablets – Taj Ando Pharmaceuticals, South Africa | Clopidogrel is used to prevent heart attacks and strokes in persons with heart disease (recent heart attack), recent stroke, or blood circulation disease (peripheral vascular disease). It is also used with aspirin to treat new/worsening chest pain (new heart attack, unstable angina) and to keep blood vessels open and prevent blood clots after certain procedures (such as cardiac stent).

Side Effects

  • Easy bleeding/bruising, stomach upset/pain, diarrhea, and constipation may occur.
  • If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.
  • Although unlikely, serious bleeding in the stomach,gut, eyes, or brain may occur.
  • Also, clopidogrel can rarely cause a very serious blood disorder (thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura-TTP).
  • Symptoms may appear any time after starting this medication.
  • Get medical help right away if any of these symptoms occur:
    1. severe stomach/abdominal pain
    2. uncontrolled bleeding from gums or nose
    3. bloody/black stools, confusion
    4. fever, extreme skin paleness, purple skin patches
    5. fainting, fast heartbeat, sudden severe headache
    6. unusual weakness/tiredness
    7. vomit with blood or that looks like coffee grounds
    8. slurred speech, vision changes, seizures, yellowing eyes/skin
    9. bloody/red/pink/dark urine, change in amount of urine
  • A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare.
  • However, get medical help right away if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing.