Clopivas 75mg Strip Of 15 Tablets
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Clopivas 75 MG Description
Clopivas tablet is an antiplatelet medication. This tablet lowers the risk of blood clot formation in the blood vessels, as well as the risk of heart attack, stroke and heart-related chest pain. It contains the active ingredient clopidogrel. Clopivas works by inhibiting the activity of an enzyme that is involved in blood clotting.
Along with Clopivas tablet, a slight change in lifestyle, such as eating a healthy diet, avoiding smoking and alcohol, losing weight and so on, is more helpful in managing the heart condition. This medication is typically prescribed to patients who are at high risk of having a heart attack or developing cardiovascular disease.
Clopilet tablet, Clopitab 75 tablet, Clavix tablet, Clopicard tablet and Preva tablet are some other tablets with clopidogrel as an active component. Take Clopivas exactly as directed by your doctor. This medication should never be missed. Inform the doctor about any over-the-counter (OTC) products or herbal preparations you are using before beginning treatment with Clopivas tablet.
Product Summary
| Offer Price | ₹90.82 |
| You Save | ₹14.79 (14% on MRP) |
| Contains | Clopidogrel(75.0 Mg) |
| Uses | Prevention of stroke or heart attack |
| Side effects | Stomach upset, diarrhoea, abnormal bleeding |
| Therapy | ANTI-PLATELET |
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Uses of Clopivas 75 MG
- It is used to prevent blood clots after heart procedures like stenting, peripheral vascular disease, heart attack and strokes.
- It is used to treat unstable angina or chest pain.
Contraindications of Clopivas 75 MG
- If you are allergic to clopidogrel or other components of the Clopivas Tablet.
- If you suffer from a condition that causes bleeding like a stomach ulcer or bleeding inside the brain.
- If you have a severe liver disorder.
Side effects of Clopivas 75 MG
- Stomach pain
- Diarrhoea
- Indigestion or heartburn
- Abnormal bleeding or bruising
Precautions and Warnings of Clopivas 75 MG
Pregnancy
Q:
Can I take a Clopivas Tablet during pregnancy?
A:
There is little safety information available on the use of Clopivas Tablet during pregnancy. Avoid the same unless prescribed by the doctor. Consult the doctor before taking the medication.
Breast Feeding
Q:
Can I take a Clopivas Tablet while breastfeeding?
A:
It is unknown if clopidogrel passes through breast milk. Avoid while breastfeeding. Consult the doctor before taking the medication.
Driving
Q:
Can I drive after consuming the Clopivas Tablet?
A:
Clopivas Tablet does not affect the ability to drive. Avoid driving until you know how the medicine affects you.
Alcohol
Q:
Can I consume alcohol while taking a Clopivas Tablet?
A:
Taking Clopivas Tablet along with alcohol may increase the chances of stomach ulcers. Avoid alcohol while on the medication.
Other General Warnings
Talk to your doctor if
- You suffer from a blood disorder.
- You had a brain stroke or blood clot inside the brain.
- You have kidney or liver disease.
- You suffer from Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (TTP) - a condition causing fever and bruising under the skin, with or without tiredness, confusion, jaundice.
- You have an allergy to a particular medicine.
- You are undergoing surgery (dental procedures included).
- Clopivas Tablet is not recommended for use in children.
Directions for Use of Clopivas 75 MG
Take as directed by the doctor. Swallow as a whole with a glass of water, do not cut, break or chew the medicine. Take with or without food. Take the medicine regularly and avoid consuming it more than prescribed by the doctor. ...
Storage and disposal of Clopivas 75 MG
- Store at a cool and dry place away from direct heat or moisture.
- Keep it away from children and pets.
Quick Tips of Clopivas 75 MG
- Clopivas 75 Tablet is used to prevent blood clot formation, lowering the risk of heart attack or stroke. It improves blood circulation in the body by reducing platelet adhesion, which could otherwise lead to the formation of harmful clots in hardened blood vessels....
- Take this medicine as directed. Do not take more than the recommended daily dose.
- Inform your doctor if you are allergic to this medicine or any other ingredients of it.
- Before starting Clopivas 75 mg tablet, inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning on becoming pregnant or breastfeeding.
- Also, inform your doctor about all other medicines that you are using and your complete medical history.
- Headache, nausea, vomiting and indigestion can be seen as side effects of this medicine. Inform your doctor if the side effects do not resolve over time.
- You should never stop taking Clopivas 75, even if you think you are feeling better. Otherwise, it may increase the risk of having a heart stroke again.
- You can make some lifestyle changes while taking this medication to improve your health, such as giving up smoking, consuming less alcohol, exercising regularly and adhering to a healthy, balanced diet....
Dosage of Clopivas 75 MG
Overdose
An overdose of Clopivas causes internal bleeding, which will cause the patient to lose consciousness or have trouble breathing. Seek medical assistance if you suspect an overdose of Clopivas Tablet.
Missed a Dose
Missing doses of the medicine have side effects. If you have missed taking a dose, take it as soon as you remember (if it is within 12 hours of the usual time). If it is time for the next dose (more than 12 hours have passed), skip the missed one. Avoid taking a double dose to compensate....
Mode of Action of Clopivas 75 MG
How Does It Work?
Platelets are minuscule substances of the blood that stick together to form a blood clot. Clopidogrel in the medicine inhibits the enzymes responsible for the platelet aggregation and prevents the platelets to stick together. It maintains a smooth blood flow in the blood vessels....
Interactions of Clopivas 75 MG
Interactions with other medicines
- Sometimes, medicine affects the way other medicines work, and other medicines affect how the medicine works if taken at the same time.
- Inform the doctor regarding the medicines, supplements or herbals you take or might take to avoid possible interaction.
- If you are taking medicines like other blood thinners like warfarin or anti-platelet medicines like aspirin, heparin, painkillers, medicines used for brain-related disorders like fluoxetine, anti-HIV medicine, etc as concomitant use of these medicines with Clopivas Tablet increase the risk of bleeding....
- Simultaneous use of antacids like omeprazole decreases the effectiveness of the Clopivas Tablet if taken along.
- Other medicines that must be used with caution are anti-cancer medicines, anti-diabetics, anti-epileptic medicines or anti-fungal antibiotics like fluconazole.
Interactions with food items
Avoid grapefruit juice, when taking the Clopivas Tablet, which reduces the efficacy of the medication. Avoid consuming grapefruit juice while on the medication.
Content Details
WRITTEN BY
Dr. Mansi Savla
B. Pharm, PharmD
REVIEWED BY
Dr. Ritu Budania
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Can I stop taking Clopivas 75 mg tablet on my own?
A: No, you should not stop taking Clopivas 75 tablets without consulting your doctor, as there is a higher risk that you may have a heart attack or stroke.
Q: How long should Clopivas 75 mg tablet be used?
A: Clopivas 75 mg tablet should be used in doses and frequency for as long as the doctor has prescribed it.
Q: When and how I must take the Clopivas Tablet?
A: Clopivas Tablet must be taken orally. Take with or without food. Complete the course of medicine, avoid stopping the medicine halfway without consulting the physician as discontinuation may lead to an increased risk of cardiovascular diseases.
Q: Is Clopivas Tablet a blood thinner?
A: Yes, Clopivas Tablet is commonly known as blood thinner medicine and belongs to an antiplatelet class of medicine. Clopidogrel present in Clopivas Tablet reduces the formation of clots within the blood vessels thus help easing the blood flow.
Q: Is Clopivas a steroid?
A: No, Clopivas is not a steroid. It is an antiplatelet medicine and reduces the risk of formation of blood clots in the blood vessels and reduces the risk of heart attack, stroke and heart-related chest pain.
References
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- Clopidogrel 75 mg film-coated tablets - Patient Information Leaflet (PIL) - (emc) [Internet]. Medicines.org.uk. 2022 [cited 11 May 2022]
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