Clopidogrel
Information about Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel uses
Clopidogrel 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 clopidogrel works
Clopidogrel 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.
Common side effects of clopidogrel
Diarrhoea, Abdominal pain, Dyspepsia, Bleeding
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Expert advice for Clopidogrel
- Good medication for preventing blood clots.
- For best results, take Clopidogrel at the same time every day.
- Clopidogrel 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.
- If you are going to have a surgery or dental treatment, you may be asked to stop taking Clopidogrel temporarily.
Frequently asked questions for Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel
Q. Is Clopidogrel a narcotic substance?
No. Clopidogrel is not narcotic substance. It is an antiplatelet medication and is used in the management of heart attack and unstable angina.
Q. Is Clopidogrel an anticoagulant?
Clopidogrel is not an anticoagulant. Clopidogrel 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 Clopidogrel a beta blocker?
Clopidogrel is not a beta blocker. Clopidogrel 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 Clopidogrel a Nonsteroidal Antiinflammatory Drug (NSAID)?
Clopidogrel is not a Nonsteroidal Antiinflammatory Drug (NSAID). Clopidogrel belongs to a group of medicines called antiplatelet drugs.
Q. How long can I take Clopidogrel for?
Take Clopidogrel only for a duration as advised by your doctor.
Q. Is Clopidogrel a blood thinner?
Clopidogrel is a blood thinner medicine that lowers the chance of blood clots forming in your body. Clopidogrel belongs to a group of medicines called antiplatelet drugs.
Q. Is Clopidogrel a statin?
Clopidogrel is not a statin. Clopidogrel belongs to a group of medicines called antiplatelet drugs.
Q. Is Clopidogrel an Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE) inhibitor?
Clopidogrel is not an Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE) inhibitor. Clopidogrel belongs to a group of medicines called antiplatelet drugs.
Q. Does Clopidogrel cause weight gain?
Clopidogrel is not known to cause weight gain. Please consult your doctor if you experience weight gain after taking Clopidogrel.
Q. Does Clopidogrel lower blood pressure?
Clopidogrel does not lower blood pressure. Please consult your doctor if you experience lowering of blood pressure after taking Clopidogrel as it may require proper diagnosis and treatment.
Q. Does Clopidogrel cause bruising?
Bruising is a common side effect of Clopidogrel. Please consult your doctor if you notice any bruising after taking Clopidogrel.
Q. Does Clopidogrel cause constipation?
Constipation is an uncommon side effect associated with the use of Clopidogrel.
Q. Does Clopidogrel cause itching?
Clopidogrel 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.