Lo-Platt
Lo-Platt Products are primarily used for
Heart attack, Peripheral vascular disease, Unstable angina
About Lo-Platt Products
Uses of Lo-Platt Products
Clopidogrel is used for heart attack, peripheral vascular disease, unstable angina and prevention of heart attack and stroke. It decreases the chances of having another heart attack or stroke in people at high risk of heart disease.
Lo-Platt Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Lo-Platt are Abdominal pain, Bruise, Diarrhea, Hematoma, Nosebleeds, Gastrointestinal bleeding, Dyspepsia.
How Lo-Platt Products work
Clopidogrel 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.
Patient Concerns about Lo-Platt Products
Frequently asked questions about Lo-Platt Products
Frequently asked questions about Clopidogrel
Q. What is Lo-Platt 75 Tablet used for?
Lo-Platt 75 Tablet is used to prevent the formation of blood clots, thus reducing the risk of heart attacks or stroke. It facilitates smooth circulation of blood in the body by reducing the ability of the platelets to stick together, which could otherwise lead to the formation of harmful clots in hardened blood vessels.
Q. Is Lo-Platt 75 Tablet a blood thinner?
Yes, Lo-Platt 75 Tablet is an antiplatelet medicine, which is also known as a blood thinner. It makes your blood flow more easily through your blood vessels and prevents the formation of harmful blood clots. This lowers your chances of a heart attack or stroke.
Q. When should you take Lo-Platt 75 Tablet?
You should take Lo-Platt 75 Tablet exactly as prescribed by the doctor. You can take it with or without food, at any time of the day. However, it is important to take it regularly at the same time each day for best the results. This will also help you to remember to take it daily.
Q. Does Lo-Platt 75 Tablet affect blood pressure?
Yes, Lo-Platt 75 Tablet may rarely cause a decrease in blood pressure as a side effect. However, this is very rare and does not affect everyone. Consult your doctor if you feel dizzy, lightheaded, weak or have a blurred vision. These are signs and symptoms of low blood pressure and therefore, you should contact your doctor immediately.
Q. Who should not take Lo-Platt 75 Tablet?
Lo-Platt 75 Tablet is not recommended for people who are allergic to it, have severe liver disease, have stomach ulcers, bleeding in the brain, or have a bleeding disorder known as hemophilia (disease in which blood does not clot normally).
Q. Can omeprazole be taken along with Lo-Platt 75 Tablet?
Omeprazole ( a proton pump inhibitor or PPI used to treat and prevent indigestion) may interfere with the working of Lo-Platt 75 Tablet and reduce the effect of Lo-Platt 75 Tablet. Your doctor may prescribe an alternate PPI like lansoprazole, if you suffer from indigestion or if they judge that it would be beneficial to you. You should let your doctor know about all the medicines that have been prescribed to you before starting Lo-Platt 75 Tablet. Always consult your doctor before taking any medicine.
Q. What will happen if I stop taking Lo-Platt 75 Tablet?
If you stop taking Lo-Platt 75 Tablet suddenly, your chances of heart attack or stroke may increase. These conditions can be fatal. Do not stop taking it without talking to your doctor, otherwise your condition may worsen. Continue taking Lo-Platt 75 Tablet for as long as prescribed by your doctor to get maximum benefit.
Q. How long does it take Lo-Platt 75 Tablet to start working? How long do I need to take it?
Lo-Platt 75 Tablet starts working within 2 hours of taking it. Continue taking it as long as your doctor has advised you. You may have to take it for a few weeks or months, or you may have to take it for the rest of your life.
Q. Can I take alcohol with Lo-Platt 75 Tablet?
Yes, you can take alcohol with Lo-Platt 75 Tablet. However, excessive intake of alcohol should be avoided as it can irritate the inner lining of the stomach, and this increases the risk of developing a stomach ulcer later.