Aggrenox 25mg/200mg Capsule MR
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Product introduction
Aggrenox 25mg/200mg Capsule MR is a combination of two medicines that mainly prevent clot formation in the blood vessels. It also helps to prevent another stroke in patients with a history of previous stroke or mini-stroke (transient ischaemic attack).
Aggrenox 25mg/200mg Capsule MR should be taken with food regularly at a fixed time each day. You should take it regularly at evenly spaced intervals as per the schedule prescribed by your doctor. Taking it at the same time every day will help you remember to take it. The dose and duration of treatment will depend on what you are being treated for. Do not stop taking it until you have finished the complete course, even when you feel better. Lifestyle changes like low-fat diet, exercise and not smoking may help this medicine to work better.
Diarrhea, indigestion, and vomiting are some common side effects of this medicine. This medicine increases your risk of bleeding, so it is important to be careful while shaving, cutting nails and using sharp objects. Usually, it is advisable to avoid alcohol intake while taking this medicine.
Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have any liver or kidney disease. You must tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding. You should also let your healthcare team know all other medicines you are taking as they may affect, or be affected by this medicine.
Aggrenox 25mg/200mg Capsule MR should be taken with food regularly at a fixed time each day. You should take it regularly at evenly spaced intervals as per the schedule prescribed by your doctor. Taking it at the same time every day will help you remember to take it. The dose and duration of treatment will depend on what you are being treated for. Do not stop taking it until you have finished the complete course, even when you feel better. Lifestyle changes like low-fat diet, exercise and not smoking may help this medicine to work better.
Diarrhea, indigestion, and vomiting are some common side effects of this medicine. This medicine increases your risk of bleeding, so it is important to be careful while shaving, cutting nails and using sharp objects. Usually, it is advisable to avoid alcohol intake while taking this medicine.
Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have any liver or kidney disease. You must tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding. You should also let your healthcare team know all other medicines you are taking as they may affect, or be affected by this medicine.
Uses of Aggrenox Capsule MR
- Blood clots
Benefits of Aggrenox Capsule MR
In Blood clots
Aggrenox 25mg/200mg Capsule MR 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). It helps prevent the formation of blood clots and also prevents the existing ones from growing bigger in size. Take it regularly and make appropriate lifestyle changes (such as eating healthy and staying active) to maximize the effectiveness of this medicine. Keep taking it even if you feel well.
Side effects of Aggrenox Capsule MR
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 Aggrenox
- Increased bleeding tendency
- Diarrhea
- Indigestion
- Vomiting
- Headache
How to use Aggrenox Capsule MR
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. Aggrenox 25mg/200mg Capsule MR is to be taken with food.
How Aggrenox Capsule MR works
Aggrenox 25mg/200mg Capsule MR is a combination of two antiplatelet medicines: Aspirin and Dipyridamole which prevent stroke following an initial first stroke (transient ischaemic attack). It works by preventing platelets from sticking together which decreases the formation of harmful blood clots.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Aggrenox 25mg/200mg Capsule MR.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Aggrenox 25mg/200mg Capsule MR is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Aggrenox 25mg/200mg Capsule MR is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Aggrenox 25mg/200mg Capsule MR may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Aggrenox 25mg/200mg Capsule MR is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Aggrenox 25mg/200mg Capsule MR may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Aggrenox 25mg/200mg Capsule MR is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Aggrenox 25mg/200mg Capsule MR may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Aggrenox Capsule MR?
If you miss a dose of Aggrenox 25mg/200mg Capsule MR, 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.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- You have been prescribed Aggrenox 25mg/200mg Capsule MR for preventing blood clots that cause a stroke.
- Aggrenox 25mg/200mg Capsule MR increases your risk of bleeding. Be careful while shaving, cutting fingernails or toenails, using sharp objects or engaging in contact sports (e.g. football, wrestling).
- Notify your doctor if you experience stomach pain, nausea or vomiting that doesn't go away.
- Notify your doctor if you see blood in your vomit, urine or stool (black, tarry stools or bright red blood).
Fact Box
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
CARDIAC
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Aggrenox 25mg/200mg Capsule MR
Twice A Day
61%
Once A Day
39%
What are you using Aggrenox Capsule MR for?
Ischemic stro*
40%
Others
40%
Fever
20%
*Ischemic stroke
How much was the improvement?
Excellent
87%
Average
13%
What were the side-effects while using Aggrenox 25mg/200mg Capsule MR?
No Side Effec*
50%
Nausea
50%
*No Side Effect
How do you take Aggrenox Capsule MR?
With food
50%
Empty stomach
25%
With or witho*
25%
*With or without food
Please rate Aggrenox 25mg/200mg Capsule MR on price
Expensive
92%
Average
8%
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Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.References
- Aspirin/extended-release dipyridamole. Ridgefield, Connecticut: Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; 2012. [Accessed 11 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
- NHS. Low-dose aspirin. [Accessed 11 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
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Name: Boehringer Ingelheim
Address: 1102, Hallmark Business Plaza, 11th Floor, Gurunanak Hospital Road, Near Gurunanak Hospital, Bandra (East), Mumbai 400051
Country of origin: Germany
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