Efigrel 10mg Tablet
Efigrel 10mg Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called antiplatelets or blood thinners. It helps prevent the formation of harmful blood clots and keeps the blood flowing smoothly through your body. This lowers the chances of another heart attack or stroke in people with heart disease.
Efigrel 10mg Tablet
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About This Medicine
General information about this product
Efigrel 10mg Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called antiplatelets or blood thinners. It helps prevent the formation of harmful blood clots and keeps the blood flowing smoothly through your body. This lowers the chances of another heart attack or stroke in people with heart disease.
Efigrel 10mg Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called antiplatelets or blood thinners. It helps prevent the formation of harmful blood clots and keeps the blood flowing smoothly through your body. This lowers the chances of another heart attack or stroke in people with heart disease.
Efigrel 10mg Tablet is used to treat people with a recent heart attack or severe heart-related chest pain (unstable angina), who have undergone stenting of the heart. It helps to prevent serious heart-related problems like having another heart attack, stroke, or formation of blood clots in stents.
This medicine may be prescribed along with aspirin, another antiplatelet medicine. It may be taken with or without food and should be taken regularly 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 chances of having another 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, or if you have severe liver problems. 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.
03Uses
Heart attack
Unstable angina
Prevention of Stroke
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. Efigrel 10mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
05How It Works
Efigrel 10mg Tablet is an antiplatelet medication. It works by preventing platelets from sticking together, thereby decreasing the formation of harmful blood clots. This lowers the chances of another heart attack or stroke.
06What If You Miss A Dose?
Q: What if you forget to take Efigrel Tablet?
A: If you miss a dose of Efigrel 10mg 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.n
07Side Effects
Bleeding
08Safety Information
Alcohol:SAFE
Consuming alcohol with Efigrel 10mg Tablet does not cause any harmful side effects.
Pregnancy:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Efigrel 10mg Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Efigrel 10mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving:SAFE
Efigrel 10mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Efigrel 10mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Efigrel 10mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Liver:CAUTION
Efigrel 10mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Efigrel 10mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Limited information is available on the use of Efigrel 10mg Tablet in these patients. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate liver disease.
09Drug Tips
For best results, take it at the same time every day.
Efigrel 10mg Tablet increases your risk of bleeding. Be careful while shaving, using sharp objects, or cutting fingernails or toenails.
Do not discontinue using the medicine without consulting your doctor as this may increase your chances of having another heart attack or stroke.
If you are scheduled to undergo a surgery or dental treatment, you may be asked to stop taking Efigrel 10mg Tablet temporarily.
You have been prescribed Efigrel 10mg Tablet to help prevent blood clots.
For best results, take it at the same time every day.
Efigrel 10mg Tablet increases your risk of bleeding. Be careful while shaving, using sharp objects, or cutting fingernails or toenails.
Do not discontinue using the medicine without consulting your doctor as this may increase your chances of having another heart attack or stroke.
If you are scheduled to undergo a surgery or dental treatment, you may be asked to stop taking Efigrel 10mg Tablet temporarily.
References
Sources and references
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