Tilcon 250mg Tablet

Tilcon 250mg Tablet is an antiplatelet medicine or a blood thinner, which works by reducing the formation of harmful blood clots in blood vessels and thereby helps to prevent a stroke. It may also be prescribed along with aspirin to people who have undergone angioplasty (stent placement in blocked blood vessels of the heart). This helps to prevent blockage of a stent by blood clots.

It should be taken with food, preferably at the same time each day. It is important to keep taking this medicine regularly even if you feel well. If you stop taking this medicine, it may increase your chance of having a stroke.

The most common side effects of Ticlovil 250mg Tablet are nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, rash, and decreased white blood cell count. Some people may develop bleeding as a side effect with this medicine, which may be in the form of bruising, nose bleeds, blood in urine or stools (black-colored stools), or heavier periods than usual in women. Consult your doctor straight away if the bleeding persists or worries you.

Tilcon 250mg Tablet 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), have liver problems, or if you have blood formation-related problems (such as aplastic anemia and neutropenia). Your doctor will check your complete blood count (CBC) before starting this medicine and then monitor it periodically during treatment. This medicine may need to be stopped temporarily before planned surgery or dental treatment.

• Heart attack
• Unstable angina
• Prevention of Stroke

• Take it with food to help you lower your chance of having an upset stomach like nausea and vomiting.
• Do not discontinue using the medicine without consulting your doctor as this may increase your chances of having another heart attack or stroke.
• You may be asked for regular blood tests to monitor CBC( complete blood count). Inform your doctor if you experience decreased white blood cells(WBC) and any infection. 
• Tilcon 250mg Tablet may lower your ability to fight off infections and make you more susceptible to them. Tell your doctor right away if you have any signs of infection (e.g., fever, cough, sore throat and chills)
• You have been prescribed Tilcon 250mg Tablet to help prevent blood clots.
• For best results, take it at the same time every day.
• Tilcon 250mg 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 Tilcon 250mg Tablet temporarily.