Xygrel 90 Tablet
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Product introduction
Xygrel 90 Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called antiplatelet or blood thinners. It reduces the formation of harmful blood clots in blood vessels. This helps to prevent a heart attack or stroke in people with heart disease.
Xygrel 90 Tablet is also used to treat people with a recent heart attack or severe heart-related chest pain (unstable angina), who have undergone stenting of the heart. It helps to prevent serious heart-related problems like having another heart attack, stroke, or formation of blood clots in stents in such people.
Your doctor will also prescribe aspirin, another antiplatelet medicine, along with this medicine. Xygrel 90 Tablet may be taken with or without food and should be taken regularly at the same time each day. It is important to keep taking it even if you feel well. If you stop taking this medicine, it may increase your chances of having another heart attack or stroke.
The most common side effect seen with this medicine is bleeding. 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. Some people may develop mild breathlessness after taking this medicine, however, this usually resolves on its own with continued treatment. Let your doctor know if bleeding persists or if the breathlessness worsens or does not go away.
Xygrel 90 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. It is also not recommended for people with liver diseases. Before using the medicine, inform your doctor if you have any such problems.
Xygrel 90 Tablet is also used to treat people with a recent heart attack or severe heart-related chest pain (unstable angina), who have undergone stenting of the heart. It helps to prevent serious heart-related problems like having another heart attack, stroke, or formation of blood clots in stents in such people.
Your doctor will also prescribe aspirin, another antiplatelet medicine, along with this medicine. Xygrel 90 Tablet may be taken with or without food and should be taken regularly at the same time each day. It is important to keep taking it even if you feel well. If you stop taking this medicine, it may increase your chances of having another heart attack or stroke.
The most common side effect seen with this medicine is bleeding. 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. Some people may develop mild breathlessness after taking this medicine, however, this usually resolves on its own with continued treatment. Let your doctor know if bleeding persists or if the breathlessness worsens or does not go away.
Xygrel 90 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. It is also not recommended for people with liver diseases. Before using the medicine, inform your doctor if you have any such problems.
Uses of Xygrel Tablet
- Prevention of heart attack and stroke
Benefits of Xygrel Tablet
In Prevention of heart attack and stroke
Xygrel 90 Tablet is an antiplatelet medicine or blood thinner. 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). Take this medicine regularly and make appropriate lifestyle changes to achieve maximum benefits. It is often prescribed along with a low dose of aspirin which also helps to prevent blood from clotting.
Side effects of Xygrel 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 Xygrel
- Bleeding
- Breathlessness
How to use Xygrel 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. Xygrel 90 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Xygrel Tablet works
Xygrel 90 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 Xygrel 90 Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Xygrel 90 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
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Xygrel 90 Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
SAFE
Xygrel 90 Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Xygrel 90 Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Xygrel 90 Tablet is recommended.
Limited information is available on the use of Xygrel 90 Tablet in renal dialysis patients.
Limited information is available on the use of Xygrel 90 Tablet in renal dialysis patients.
Liver
CAUTION
Xygrel 90 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Xygrel 90 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Xygrel 90 Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
Use of Xygrel 90 Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
What if you forget to take Xygrel Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Xygrel 90 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.
- Xygrel 90 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 Xygrel 90 Tablet temporarily.
- You may experience shortness of breath in the initial weeks of therapy. Notify your doctor if it becomes worse or persists for long.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Triazolopyrimidines
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
BLOOD RELATED
Action Class
P2Y12 inhibitors (ADP receptor)
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FAQs
Q. Is Xygrel 90 Tablet an anticoagulant?
Xygrel 90 Tablet is an antiplatelet medicine or blood thinner. It makes your blood flow through your blood vessels more easily, reducing the chances of developing dangerous blood clots.
Q. Can I drink alcohol with Xygrel 90 Tablet?
Drinking too much alcohol while taking Xygrel 90 Tablet can irritate your stomach. This can increase your risk of getting a stomach ulcer. Therefore, avoid alcohol intake while taking this medicine.
Q. What is the most important thing I should know about Xygrel 90 Tablet?
Xygrel 90 Tablet is a blood thinner which lowers your chance of getting or dying from a heart attack or stroke. However, this blood thinning property of Xygrel 90 Tablet (and similar drugs) can cause serious bleeding and may even lead to death in some cases. The need for blood transfusions or surgery may arise in cases of serious bleeding, such as internal bleeding.
Q. What will happen if I stop taking Xygrel 90 Tablet?
Do not stop taking Xygrel 90 Tablet without talking to your doctor. Doing this may increase your risk of getting a heart attack or stroke. Moreover, people being treated with a stent should continue taking it, as stopping this medicine may increase the risk of getting a blood clot in the stent. As a result, the person may become susceptible to a heart attack or even death.
Q. Will I need to stop Xygrel 90 Tablet before having surgery or dental treatment?
Your doctor may instruct you to stop taking Xygrel 90 Tablet 5 days before surgery. This will help decrease your risk of excessive bleeding during your surgery or procedure. Your doctor will advise you when to start taking Xygrel 90 Tablet again.
Q. How long does Xygrel 90 Tablet take to work?
Xygrel 90 Tablet starts working within 30 minutes of taking your first dose. You may not feel any different after you start taking Xygrel 90 Tablet, but this does not mean that the medicine is not working. Keep taking this medicine even if you feel well, as you will still be getting its benefits.
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Country of origin: India
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Phone Number: 0124-4166666
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Expires on or after: February, 2025
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Xygrel 90 Tablet. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
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