SRMC_Clopidogrel, Oral

CARDIAC DRUGS >CLOPIDOGREL, ORAL

Used For	This medicine is taken by mouth to prevent blood clots, especially in people who have had heart attacks or strokes or who have diseased arteries.
Do’s and Dont’s	Do’s Take this medicine once a day with a glass of water. You may take it with or without food. Take this medicine at the same time each day to help you remember. If you miss your dose one day, do not take a double dose the next day. Dont’s Don’t take this medicine if you have a bleeding ulcer or other intestinal bleeding.
Caution	While taking this medicine, it may take longer for you to stop bleeding. Report any unusual bleeding to your doctor immediately. Tell all doctors and dentists who treat you that you are taking this medicine. You will need to stop taking it 7 days before you have dental or general surgery. Females of childbearing age: Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or become pregnant while taking this medicine. Do not breast-feed an infant while taking this medicine.
Likely Side Effects	Serious Side Effects (report to your doctor immediately): Unusual bleeding, bleeding that will not stop. Other Side Effects: Headache, dizziness, chest pain, stomach upset or pain, nausea, diarrhoea, flu symptoms, tiredness, muscle pain, back pain, chest infection.
Likely Drug Interactions :	When you take this medicine with other medicines, it may increase your risk of bleeding. Some of these medicines are: Aspirin (use acetaminophen for pain instead of aspirin) Fluvastatin (Lescol) Heparin NSAIDs such as ibuprofen Voveran (Naprosyn, Aleve) (both the prescription and nonprescription products) Phenytoin (Dilantin) Warfarin (Coumadin).

Other Names For This Medication

Clopidogrel, Plavix (clopidogrel,); Noklot, Pidlet, Plagerine

Make it a point to tell all doctors treating you about all the medicines you are taking, including nonprescription products, vitamins, and natural remedies.