Clopicaid-A 150 Tablet
Clopicaid-A 150 Tablet is a combination of two antiplatelet medicines or blood thinner used to reduce the formation of harmful blood clots in blood vessels. It is used to prevent a heart attack or stroke in people with heart disease. It is also used to treat acute coronary syndrome (ACS).
Clopicaid-A 150 Tablet
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About This Medicine
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Clopicaid-A 150 Tablet is a combination of two antiplatelet medicines or blood thinner used to reduce the formation of harmful blood clots in blood vessels. It is used to prevent a heart attack or stroke in people with heart disease. It is also used to treat acute coronary syndrome (ACS).
Clopicaid-A 150 Tablet is a combination of two antiplatelet medicines or blood thinner used to reduce the formation of harmful blood clots in blood vessels. It is used to prevent a heart attack or stroke in people with heart disease. It is also used to treat acute coronary syndrome (ACS).
Clopicaid-A 150 Tablet should be taken with food regularly at a fixed time each day. You should take it regularly at evenly spaced intervals as per the schedule prescribed by your doctor. Taking it at the same time every day will help you remember to take it. The dose and duration of treatment will depend on what you are being treated for. Do not stop taking it until you have finished the complete course, even when you feel better. Lifestyle changes like low-fat diet, exercise and not smoking may help this medicine to work better.
Common side effects of this medicine include indigestion, bruising, and nosebleeds. This medicine increases your risk of bleeding, so it is important to be careful while shaving, cutting nails and using sharp objects. Usually, it is advisable to avoid alcohol intake while taking this medicine.
Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have any liver or kidney disease. You must tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding. You should also let your healthcare team know all other medicines you are taking as they may affect, or be affected by this medicine.
03Uses
Prevention of heart attack and stroke
Treatment of Acute coronary syndrome
04How 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. Clopicaid-A 150 Tablet is to be taken with food.
05How It Works
Clopicaid-A 150 Tablet is a combination of two antiplatelet medicines: Aspirin and Clopidogrel which prevent heart attack. They work by preventing the platelets from sticking together and decrease the formation of harmful blood clots. It is also used to treat acute coronary syndrome (ACS).
06What If You Miss A Dose?
Q: What if you forget to take Clopicaid-A Tablet?
A: If you miss a dose of Clopicaid-A 150 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.
07Benefits
In Prevention of heart attack and stroke
Clopicaid-A 150 Tablet is a combination of two antiplatelet medicines or blood thinners. It prevents blood from clotting inside the veins and arteries. This helps the blood flow freely around your body thereby preventing a heart attack or stroke (or deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism). Both these medicines together prevent the formation of blood clots and also prevent the existing ones from growing bigger in size. Take it regularly and make appropriate lifestyle changes (such as eating healthy and staying active) to maximize the effectiveness of this medicine. Keep taking it even if you feel well.
08Side Effects
Bruise
Gastrointestinal bleeding
Increased bleeding tendency
Nosebleeds
09Safety Information
Alcohol:UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Clopicaid-A 150 Tablet.
Pregnancy:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Clopicaid-A 150 Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Clopicaid-A 150 Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving:UNSAFE
Clopicaid-A 150 Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney:CAUTION
Clopicaid-A 150 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Clopicaid-A 150 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Clopicaid-A 150 Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Liver:CAUTION
Clopicaid-A 150 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Clopicaid-A 150 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Clopicaid-A 150 Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
10Drug Tips
You have been prescribed Clopicaid-A 150 Tablet to lower your risk of heart attack and stroke.
Take it with food to avoid an upset stomach.
It increases your risk of bleeding. Be careful while shaving, cutting fingernails or toenails or using sharp objects.
Let your doctor know you are taking Clopicaid-A 150 Tablet before undergoing any surgical procedure.
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