Cogrel 75 mg Tablet
Prescription Required
Primary uses of Cogrel 75 mg Tablet
Prevention of blood clots
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₹30.76
₹3.08/Tablet
10 tablets in 1 strip
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Medicine Overview of Cogrel Tablet
Uses of Cogrel Tablet
Cogrel 75 mg Tablet is used for prevention of blood clots. It decreases the chances of having another heart attack or stroke from a disease related to your heart or blood vessels.
How to use Cogrel 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. Cogrel 75 mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Cogrel Tablet works
Cogrel 75 mg Tablet is an antiplatelet medication. It works by preventing platelets from sticking together which decreases the formation of harmful blood clots. This lowers the chance of heart attack or stroke.
In Depth Information on Cogrel Tablet
Expert advice for Cogrel Tablet
- You have been prescribed Cogrel 75 mg Tablet to help prevent blood clots.
- For best results, take it at the same time every day.
- Cogrel 75 mg Tablet increases your risk of bleeding. Be careful while shaving, cutting fingernails or toenails, or using sharp objects.
- Do not discontinue use without consulting your doctor as this may increase your chances of having another heart attack or stroke.
- If you are going to have a surgery or dental treatment, you may be asked to stop taking Cogrel 75 mg Tablet temporarily.
Cogrel Tablet related warnings
Special precautions for Cogrel Tablet
Alcohol
CAUTION
Pregnancy
PROBABLY SAFE
Cogrel 75 mg Tablet is probably safe to use during pregnancy.
Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effect on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. Please consult your doctor.
Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effect on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. Please consult your doctor.
Lactation
Cogrel 75 mg Tablet is probably safe to use during lactation.
Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent a significant risk to the baby.
Driving
SAFE
Cogrel 75 mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
There is limited information available on the use of Cogrel 75 mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
There is limited information available on the use of Cogrel 75 mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
What if you miss a dose of Cogrel Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Cogrel 75 mg 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.
Patient Concerns
Frequently asked questions about Cogrel Tablet
Frequently asked questions about Clopidogrel
Q. Is Cogrel a narcotic substance?
No. Cogrel is not narcotic substance. It is an antiplatelet medication and is used in the management of heart attack and unstable angina.
Q. Is Cogrel an anticoagulant?
Cogrel is not an anticoagulant. Cogrel belongs to a group of medicines called antiplatelet drugs. Both antiplatelets and anticoagulants work to prevent clots in your blood vessels, but they work in different ways. Antiplatelets interfere with the binding of platelets, or the process that actually starts the formation of blood clots. Anticoagulants interfere with the proteins in your blood that are involved with the coagulation process. These proteins are called factors. Different anticoagulants interfere with different factors to prevent clotting
Q. Is Cogrel a beta blocker?
Cogrel is not a beta blocker. Cogrel belongs to a group of medicines called antiplatelet drugs. Platelets are very small structures in the blood, which clump together during blood clotting. By preventing this clumping, antiplatelet drugs decreases the formation of blood clots (also known as thrombosis).
Q. Is Cogrel a Nonsteroidal Antiinflammatory Drug (NSAID)?
Cogrel is not a Nonsteroidal Antiinflammatory Drug (NSAID). Cogrel belongs to a group of medicines called antiplatelet drugs.
Q. How long can I take Cogrel for?
Take Cogrel only for a duration as advised by your doctor.
Q. Is Cogrel a blood thinner?
Cogrel is a blood thinner medicine that lowers the chance of blood clots forming in your body. Cogrel belongs to a group of medicines called antiplatelet drugs.
Q. Is Cogrel a statin?
Cogrel is not a statin. Cogrel belongs to a group of medicines called antiplatelet drugs.
Q. Is Cogrel an Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE) inhibitor?
Cogrel is not an Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE) inhibitor. Cogrel belongs to a group of medicines called antiplatelet drugs.
Q. Does Cogrel cause weight gain?
Cogrel is not known to cause weight gain. Please consult your doctor if you experience weight gain after taking Cogrel.
Q. Does Cogrel lower blood pressure?
Cogrel does not lower blood pressure. Please consult your doctor if you experience lowering of blood pressure after taking Cogrel as it may require proper diagnosis and treatment.
Q. Does Cogrel cause bruising?
Bruising is a common side effect of Cogrel. Please consult your doctor if you notice any bruising after taking Cogrel.
Q. Does Cogrel cause constipation?
Constipation is an uncommon side effect associated with the use of Cogrel.
Q. Does Cogrel cause itching?
Cogrel can cause itching as an uncommon side effect. Contact your doctor immediately if you experience swelling in mouth or skin disorders like rashes and itching, blisters of the skin. These may be the signs of an allergic reaction.
Severely interacts with other drugs like
Taking Cogrel with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Cogrel with Omeprazole
SERIOUS
Medicines with composition Omeprazole: Vinstom, Odizol, Omzee, Adzole, Omkar
Cogrel with Enoxaparin
SERIOUS
Medicines with composition Enoxaparin: Cnoxrin
Cogrel with Paroxetine
MODERATE
Medicines with composition Paroxetine: Leparox, Prx
Cogrel with Nimesulide
MODERATE
Medicines with composition Nimesulide: Nimsun, Abinim, Nimulis
Cogrel with Fluoxetine
MODERATE
Medicines with composition Fluoxetine: Flotin
Cogrel with Sertraline
MODERATE
Medicines with composition Sertraline: Zosert
Cogrel with Rabeprazole
MINOR
Medicines with composition Rabeprazole: Ulcevin, Altirab, Rabsure, Rabon, Rabequeen, Solrazole, R Od, Rabod, Rabgize, Rabepaa
Cogrel with Pantoprazole
MINOR
Medicines with composition Pantoprazole: Altole, Pandosun, Paddy, Solprazole, P Od, Pantolex, Pantopaa, Maspan, Pantodell, Zenta
Cogrel with Lansoprazole
MINOR
Medicines with composition Lansoprazole: Legend, Lazole
Cogrel with Esomeprazole
MINOR
Medicines with composition Esomeprazole: Esodoc
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