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Doprin Plus 250mg/100mg Tablet

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Product introduction

Doprin Plus 250mg/100mg Tablet is a combination of two antiplatelet medicines or blood thinner used to reduce the formation of harmful blood clots in blood vessels. This helps to prevent a heart attack or stroke in people with heart disease.

Doprin Plus 250mg/100mg Tablet should be taken with food. This will prevent you from getting an upset stomach. Take it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Do not take more or use it for a longer duration than recommended by the doctor. Continue taking the medicine until your doctor tells you it is okay to stop.

The most common side effects of this medicine include increased bleeding tendency, indigestion, diarrhea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. If any of these side effects bother you or get worse, you should speak to your doctor. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing the side effects.

Before taking it, you should let your doctor know if you have any other medical conditions or disorders. Let your doctor also know about all the other medicines you are taking because they may affect, or be affected by, this medicine. It is important for pregnant and breastfeeding to consult their doctor before using this medicine.

Uses of Doprin Plus Tablet

  • Prevention of heart attack and stroke

Benefits of Doprin Plus Tablet

In Prevention of heart attack and stroke

Doprin Plus 250mg/100mg Tablet 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 blogger 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.

Side effects of Doprin Plus 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 Doprin Plus

  • Abdominal pain
  • Decreased white blood cell count
  • Diarrhea
  • Increased bleeding tendency
  • Indigestion
  • Vomiting

How to use Doprin Plus 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. Doprin Plus 250mg/100mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

How Doprin Plus Tablet works

Doprin Plus 250mg/100mg Tablet is a combination of two antiplatelet medicines: Aspirin and Ticlopidine which prevent heart attack. They work by preventing the platelets from sticking together and decrease the formation of harmful blood clots.

Safety advice

Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Doprin Plus 250mg/100mg Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Doprin Plus 250mg/100mg Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Doprin Plus 250mg/100mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Doprin Plus 250mg/100mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Doprin Plus 250mg/100mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Doprin Plus 250mg/100mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Doprin Plus 250mg/100mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Liver
CAUTION
Doprin Plus 250mg/100mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Doprin Plus 250mg/100mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Doprin Plus 250mg/100mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.

What if you forget to take Doprin Plus Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Doprin Plus 250mg/100mg 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.

All substitutes

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Quick tips

  • You have been prescribed Doprin Plus 250mg/100mg Tablet to lower your risk of heart attack and stroke.
  • Take it with food to avoid an upset stomach. 
  • It increases your risk of bleeding. Be careful while shaving, cutting fingernails or toenails or using sharp objects.
  • Let your doctor know you are taking Doprin Plus 250mg/100mg Tablet before undergoing any surgical procedure.

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FAQs

Q. Why have I been prescribed Doprin Plus 250mg/100mg Tablet?

You may have been prescribed Doprin Plus 250mg/100mg Tablet if you had a heart attack, were treated with stents in your coronary arteries, or had coronary artery bypass graft surgery (CABG).

Q. Is Doprin Plus 250mg/100mg Tablet a blood thinner?

Yes, Doprin Plus 250mg/100mg Tablet is a type of blood thinner. It works by preventing platelets (type of blood cells) from sticking together and forming clots. This action of Doprin Plus 250mg/100mg Tablet helps in preventing conditions like heart attack or stroke in people with heart disease, who have recently suffered a heart attack or severe heart-related chest pain (unstable angina).

Q. Can I drink alcohol while taking Doprin Plus 250mg/100mg Tablet?

It is not advised to take alcohol while taking Doprin Plus 250mg/100mg Tablet, as alcohol may increase your chance of stomach bleeding. As a result, you may vomit blood (which may be bright red blood or black/dark brown like coffee grounds) or you may have bloody or black tarry stools. Discuss with your doctor if you are not sure.

Q. Do I need to stop Doprin Plus 250mg/100mg Tablet before surgery?

Your doctor will decide whether you need to stop taking Doprin Plus 250mg/100mg Tablet before any surgery or treatment or not. Usually, if a surgery or treatment is planned beforehand, the doctor may stop Doprin Plus 250mg/100mg Tablet a few days (usually 7 days) before the surgery or treatment owing to the increased risk of bleeding during the procedure. You should not stop taking Doprin Plus 250mg/100mg Tablet on your own without discussing it with your doctor.

Q. What is the most important information I need to know about Doprin Plus 250mg/100mg Tablet?

Doprin Plus 250mg/100mg Tablet may cause serious or life-threatening bleeding. Moreover, you may bruise easily and it may take longer than usual for bleeding to stop even if you have a minor injury such as a small cut while shaving. Get emergency medical help if you notice excessive or prolonged bleeding. You should inform your doctor if you notice black tarry stools or if there is blood in the urine. Be vigilant on any signs of stroke such as sudden numbness or weakness (one side or both sides of the body), difficulty walking, mental confusion, slurred speech, dizziness and any unexplained headache. Contact your doctor immediately if you develop any such signs of stroke as stroke is an uncommon side effect of Doprin Plus 250mg/100mg Tablet and needs urgent medical attention as it can otherwise be fatal.

Q. Who should not take Doprin Plus 250mg/100mg Tablet?

Doprin Plus 250mg/100mg Tablet is not recommended for people who are allergic to it or any of its ingredients. Do not take Doprin Plus 250mg/100mg Tablet if you have or ever had severe liver disease, stomach ulcers, bleeding in the brain (stroke or a transient ischemic attack, also known as TIA), or if you have a bleeding disorder known as hemophilia (disease in which blood does not clot normally). Additionally, avoid taking Doprin Plus 250mg/100mg Tablet if you are trying to get pregnant, already pregnant, or breastfeeding.

Q. What if I forget to take a dose of Doprin Plus 250mg/100mg Tablet?

If you have missed a dose of Doprin Plus 250mg/100mg Tablet, take it as soon as you remember it. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, take it in the regular schedule instead of taking the missed dose. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one as this may increase the chances of developing side effects.

Q. How long do I need to take Doprin Plus 250mg/100mg Tablet after stent insertion?

The exact duration of taking Doprin Plus 250mg/100mg Tablet will be decided by your doctor after considering various factors like the illness you are being treated for, type of stent inserted, any episodes of bleeding experienced by you during treatment etc. Usually, it is prescribed for a minimum duration of 1 year. However, follow your doctor's advice precisely to get maximum benefit of Doprin Plus 250mg/100mg Tablet. Discuss with your doctor before stopping the medication, as sudden discontinuation may increase the chances of clot formation in the stent, heart attack, and can even lead to death.

Q. What should I avoid while taking Doprin Plus 250mg/100mg Tablet?

Avoid activities that may increase your chances of bleeding. Be extra careful while shaving or brushing your teeth to prevent bleeding. You should avoid taking painkillers, but if you need to take one like ibuprofen for joint pain, headache, backache etc, then consult your doctor first. This is because taking pain killers with Doprin Plus 250mg/100mg Tablet may increase your chances of developing a stomach ulcer and bleeding. Refrain from taking excessive alcohol with Doprin Plus 250mg/100mg Tablet as it can irritate your stomach and lead to a stomach ulcer as well.

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