Clopitab-A
150 Capsule 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).
Clopitab-A
150 Capsule 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.
Uses of Clopitab-A Capsule
Prevention of heart attack and stroke
Treatment of Acute coronary syndrome
Benefits of Clopitab-A Capsule
In Prevention of heart attack and stroke
Clopitab-A
150 Capsule 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.
In Treatment of Acute coronary syndrome
Clopitab-A
150 Capsule helps reduce clot formation and prevents platelets from
sticking together to form clots. This way the medicine provides a potent
anti-clotting effect, maintaining blood flow in narrowed arteries,
which is crucial for preventing heart attacks and other serious
cardiovascular events in ACS patients.
Side effects of Clopitab-A Capsule
Most
side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your
body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if
you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Clopitab-A
Bruise
Gastrointestinal bleeding
Increased bleeding tendency
Nosebleeds
How to use Clopitab-A Capsule
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Clopitab-A 150 Capsule is to be taken with food.
How Clopitab-A Capsule works
Clopitab-A
150 Capsule 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).
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Clopitab-A 150 Capsule.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Clopitab-A
150 Capsule 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
Clopitab-A
150 Capsule 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
Clopitab-A
150 Capsule may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel
sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Clopitab-A
150 Capsule should be used with caution in patients with kidney
disease. Dose adjustment of Clopitab-A 150 Capsule may be needed. Please
consult your doctor. Use of Clopitab-A 150 Capsule is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.