What are these tablets for clopidogrel?

Clopidogrel is an antiplatelet medicine. It prevents platelets (a type of blood cell) from sticking together and forming a dangerous blood clot. Taking clopidogrel helps prevent blood clots if you have an increased risk of having them.

What is the tablet clopidogrel used for?

Clopidogrel is used alone or with aspirin to prevent serious or life-threatening problems with the heart and blood vessels in people who have had a stroke, heart attack, or severe chest pain.

What medications should not be taken with clopidogrel?

Clopidogrel may interact with other medications

Diabetes drug. In most cases, repaglinide should not be taken with clopidogrel.
Stomach acid drugs (proton pump inhibitors)
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
Blood thinners.
Drugs used to treat depression.
Salicylates (aspirin)
Opioids.

Is clopidogrel considered a blood thinner?

Clopidogrel is an antiplatelet blood-thinning medicine that may help prevent future heart attacks, strokes, and other clot-related diseases in patients who have already had a heart attack, stroke, or have certain cardiovascular conditions.

When should you not take clopidogrel?

If you have certain health conditions such as a peptic ulcer or bleeding disorder you should not take clopidogrel, unless advised by a specialist. You should use clopidogrel with caution if you have liver or kidney problems. Clopidogrel must not be given to anyone under 16 years old, unless under specialist advice.

What are the side effects of clopidogrel 75 mg?

About Clopidogrel 75 MG Tablet. This medication is an anti-platelet drug that prevents the clotting of blood in the blood vessels. Patients suffering from myocardial infarction, peripheral arterial disease, acute coronary syndrome and heart problems are prescribed this tablet. The medicine reduces the stickiness of blood platelets which prevents…

What can be used as a substitute for clopidogrel 75 mg?

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Clopidogrel 75 MG Tablet , and hence can be used as its substitute. Clopijoy 75 MG Tablet. Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd. Klotfree 75 MG Tablet. Zydus Cadila.

What are the side effects of lowplat 75 tablets?

Lowplat is an inhibitor of platelet aggregation. A variety of drugs that inhibit platelet function have been shown to decrease morbid events in people with established atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease as evidenced by stroke or transient ischemic attacks, myocardial infarction, or need for bypass or angioplasty.

How does clopidogrel work to prevent blood clots?

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. Read the Medication Guide provided by your pharmacist before you start taking clopidogrel and each time you get a refill.