Clofirst Tablet is an antiplatelet medicine or a blood thinner that helps to prevent the formation of harmful blood clots in your blood vessels. This helps to lower the chances of you getting a heart attack or stroke. It is a widely used medicine for heart protection.

Clofirst Tablet is prescribed to people at high risk of heart disease. This includes people with peripheral vascular disease (blood circulation problems due to narrowing of blood vessels), recent heart attack or stroke, irregular heartbeats, and those who have undergone certain heart procedures like stenting. It is also used in combination with some other medicines for the treatment of heart attack and some types of heart-related chest pain (unstable angina).

This medicine may be taken with or without food and should be taken 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 chance of having a 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. 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.

Uses of Clofirst Tablet

Heart attack
Peripheral vascular disease
Unstable angina
Prevention of heart attack and stroke

Side effects of Clofirst Tablet

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 Clofirst

Bruise
Diarrhea
Hematoma
Abdominal pain
Nosebleeds
Gastrointestinal bleeding
Dyspepsia

How to use Clofirst Tablet

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. Clofirst Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Clofirst Tablet works

Clofirst Tablet is an antiplatelet medication. It works by preventing platelets from sticking together, thereby decreasing the formation of harmful blood clots. This lowers the chance of heart attack or stroke.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CAUTION

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Clofirst Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Clofirst Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Clofirst Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Driving

SAFE

Clofirst Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Clofirst Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Clofirst Tablet is recommended.

Liver

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Clofirst Tablet is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Clofirst Tablet is recommended.

What if you forget to take Clofirst Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Clofirst 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.

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Quick tips

For best results, take it at the same time every day.
Clofirst 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 Clofirst Tablet temporarily.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Alpha amino acid esters

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

BLOOD RELATED

Action Class

P2Y12-ADP Receptor Antagonists

Interaction with drugs

Taking Clofirst with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Fluconazole (Oral Route) Severe

Fluconazole may reduce blood levels and efficacy of the active form of Clopidogrel. Do not consume Clopidogrel with Fluconazole.

Fluconazole (Injection Route) Severe

Fluconazole may reduce blood levels and efficacy of the active form of Clopidogrel. Do not consume Clopidogrel with Fluconazole.

Atazanavir (Oral Route) Severe

Atazanavir may reduce blood levels of active form of Clopidogrel. Do not consume Clopidogrel with Atazanavir.

Darunavir (Oral Route) Severe

Darunavir may reduce blood levels of active form of Clopidogrel. Do not consume Clopidogrel with Darunavir.

Fluvoxamine (Oral Route) Severe

Concurrent use may increase the risk of bleeding. If concurrent use is essential, watch out for bleeding and consult your doctor immediately. They may adjust the doses as per the ... More

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Patient concerns

What is heart attack? When heart attack coming?

Dr. Nabajit Talukdar

Cardiology

Related to chest pain angina commonly

mild heart attack few weeks ago. Coronary Artery Disease - Unstable Angina, Anterior Lateral Wall Ischemia, Mild LV Dysfunctional(EF-52%), Mild to Moderate AR, Mild PAH, TROP - I Positive

Dr. Deepak Kumar Soni

Ayurveda

Hi Kindly consult to Ayurvedic doctor at your local city area , face to face consult is needed.

What are the trip t normal and high values What should be thresholds for ' no heart'' attack', minor attack and heart attack

Dr. Ila Jain Khandelwal

Pathology

Hello sir. Thank you for consulting with us. Trop T is read as either positive or increased or not positive. Positive Trop T level indicates heart attack and negative Trop t usually indicates no heart attack. Even in minor heart attack, Trop T is positive.

What are the health problems that one can get if the one keeps on taking a chronic stress and depression over a prolonged period of time. Seing that im experiencing some symtoms like chronic head ache, nausea, heart pain, gastrointiatinal bleeding, urine in the blood, sleep deprivation, weight loss due to exyreme thinking. Pls advise me in this connection

Dr. Pushkar Mani

Physician

Heart attack, Kidney problems all u can get

FAQs

What is Clofirst Tablet used for?

Clofirst Tablet is used to prevent formation of blood clots, thus reducing the risk of heart attacks or stroke. It facilitates smooth circulation of blood in the body by reducing the ability of the platelets to stick together, that could otherwise lead to formation of harmful clots in hardened blood vessels.

Is Clofirst Tablet a blood thinner?

Yes, Clofirst Tablet is an antiplatelet medicine which is also known as a blood thinner. It makes your blood flow more easily through your blood vessels and prevents formation of harmful blood clots. This lowers your chances of heart attack or stroke.

When should you take Clofirst Tablet?

You should take Clofirst Tablet exactly as prescribed by the doctor. You can take it with or without food, at any time of the day. However, it is important to take it regularly at the same time each day for best results. This will also help you to remember to take it daily.

Does Clofirst Tablet affect blood pressure?

Yes, Clofirst Tablet may rarely cause a decrease in blood pressure as a side effect. However, this is very rare and does not affect everyone. Consult your doctor if you feel dizzy, lightheaded, weak or have a blurred vision. These are signs and symptoms of low blood pressure and therefore, you should contact your doctor immediately.

Who should not take Clofirst Tablet?

Clofirst Tablet is not recommended for people who are allergic to it, have severe liver disease, have stomach ulcers, bleeding in the brain, or have a bleeding disorder known as hemophilia (disease in which blood does not clot normally).

Can omeprazole be taken along with Clofirst Tablet?

Omeprazole ( a proton pump inhibitor or PPI used to treat and prevent indigestion) may interfere with the working of Clofirst Tablet and reduce the effect of Clofirst Tablet. Your doctor may prescribe an alternate PPI like lansoprazole, if you suffer from indigestion or if they judge that it would be beneficial to you. You should let your doctor know about all the medicines that have been prescribed to you before starting Clofirst Tablet. Always consult your doctor before taking any medicine.

What will happen if I stop taking Clofirst Tablet?

If you stop taking Clofirst Tablet suddenly, your chances of heart attack or stroke may increase. These conditions can be fatal. Do not stop taking it without talking to your doctor, otherwise your condition may worsen. Continue taking Clofirst Tablet for as long as prescribed by your doctor to get maximum benefit.

How long does it take Clofirst Tablet to start working? How long do I need to take it?

Clofirst Tablet starts working within 2 hours of taking it. Continue taking it as long as your doctor has advised you. You may have to take it for a few weeks or months, or you may have to take it for the rest of your life.

What are the side effects of taking Clofirst Tablet?

The most common side effect of Clofirst Tablet is bleeding. This may lead to bruising on the skin, nosebleeds, blood in the urine or stools (black tarry stools), or heavier periods than usual in females. Rarely, bleeding may also occur in the head, eyes, lungs, or joints and may even be severe. In case you have a minor injury, such as a small cut while shaving, bleeding may take longer than usual to stop. Get emergency medical help if the bleeding is profuse, does not stop on it’s own, or bothers you. Other side effects of Clofirst Tablet that may be seen occasionally in some people include diarrhea, abdominal pain, indigestion or heartburn. Please consult your doctor if any of these side effects persist or worry you.

Can I take alcohol with Clofirst Tablet?

Yes, you can take alcohol with Clofirst Tablet. However, excessive intake of alcohol should be avoided as it can irritate the inner lining of the stomach and this increases the risk of developing a stomach ulcer later.

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