Loprin-DS Tablet
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Product introduction
Loprin-DS Tablet is an antiplatelet medicine used to treat and prevent heart attacks, strokes, and heart-related chest pain (angina). It helps to prevent the formation of blood clots in your blood vessels. It is a very widely used medicine for heart protection.
Loprin-DS Tablet is usually best taken with food otherwise it may upset your stomach. The dose that is right for you depends on what you are taking it for and how well it helps your symptoms. You should take it as recommended by your doctor.
The most common side effects of this medicine are heartburn or upset stomach, nausea, and vomiting. These are not usually serious but if you are worried, ask your doctor about ways of reducing or preventing them. This medicine may sometimes cause you to bleed more easily (for example you may get nosebleeds or bruises).
Before taking it, you should let your doctor know if you have ever had a prolonged problem when your blood did not clot properly or if you have had an ulcer or bleeding in your stomach or intestine. To make sure this medicine is safe for you, also tell your doctor if you have trouble with your liver or kidneys, have high blood pressure, or asthma. Let your doctor know about all the other medicines you are taking because they may affect, or be affected by, this medicine.
Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before starting treatment. It is usually not recommended in later stages of pregnancy and while breastfeeding. Avoid drinking alcohol while you are taking this medicine. Heavy drinking can increase your risk of stomach bleeding.
Loprin-DS Tablet is usually best taken with food otherwise it may upset your stomach. The dose that is right for you depends on what you are taking it for and how well it helps your symptoms. You should take it as recommended by your doctor.
The most common side effects of this medicine are heartburn or upset stomach, nausea, and vomiting. These are not usually serious but if you are worried, ask your doctor about ways of reducing or preventing them. This medicine may sometimes cause you to bleed more easily (for example you may get nosebleeds or bruises).
Before taking it, you should let your doctor know if you have ever had a prolonged problem when your blood did not clot properly or if you have had an ulcer or bleeding in your stomach or intestine. To make sure this medicine is safe for you, also tell your doctor if you have trouble with your liver or kidneys, have high blood pressure, or asthma. Let your doctor know about all the other medicines you are taking because they may affect, or be affected by, this medicine.
Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before starting treatment. It is usually not recommended in later stages of pregnancy and while breastfeeding. Avoid drinking alcohol while you are taking this medicine. Heavy drinking can increase your risk of stomach bleeding.
Uses of Loprin Tablet
Benefits of Loprin Tablet
In Prevention of Angina (heart-related chest pain)
Loprin-DS Tablet works as a blood thinner and is used in small doses to reduce the risk of blood clots forming. It prevents platelets from sticking together thereby preventing the formation of harmful blood clots. This means you are less likely to suffer from angina, a heart attack, a stroke, or other blockages of blood vessels. It is likely to be prescribed if you have a high risk of cardiovascular disease and should be taken regularly (usually for the rest of your life) to have a preventive effect.
In Treatment and prevention of Heart attack
Loprin-DS Tablet prevents the formation of blood clots in blood vessels thereby reducing the risk of future heart attacks or strokes. In larger doses, Loprin-DS Tablet may be used in the treatment of a heart attack or a stroke that has been caused by a blood clot. It stops the blood clot that is blocking the supply of blood to the heart from growing any bigger.
Side effects of Loprin 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 Loprin
- Heartburn
- Increased bleeding tendency
- Nausea
- Upset stomach
- Vomiting
How to use Loprin 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. Loprin-DS Tablet is to be taken with food.
How Loprin Tablet works
Loprin-DS Tablet is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) with anti-platelet action. 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.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Loprin-DS Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Loprin-DS Tablet 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
CAUTION
Loprin-DS Tablet should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body.
Driving
UNSAFE
Loprin-DS Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Loprin-DS Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Loprin-DS Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Loprin-DS Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Use of Loprin-DS Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Liver
CAUTION
Loprin-DS Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Loprin-DS Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Loprin-DS Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
Use of Loprin-DS Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
What if you forget to take Loprin Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Loprin-DS 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
- Loprin-DS Tablet helps prevent future heart attack and clot-related (ischemic) stroke.
- It is generally well-tolerated with minimum side effects.
- Take it with food to avoid an upset stomach.
- It may make you bleed more easily. Be careful while shaving, using sharp objects, or cutting fingernails or toenails.
- Inform your doctor if you notice blood in your vomit or have black/tarry stools.
- Stop taking Loprin-DS Tablet and tell your doctor if you have ringing in your ears, unusual bleeding, or nausea or vomiting that does not go away.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Acylsalicylic Acid Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
BLOOD RELATED
Action Class
NSAID's- Non-Selective COX 1&2 Inhibitors (Salicylates)
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Loprin-DS Tablet
Once A Day
100%
What are you using Loprin Tablet for?
Others
60%
Headache
20%
Heart attack
20%
How much was the improvement?
Poor
50%
Excellent
33%
Average
17%
What were the side-effects while using Loprin-DS Tablet?
Vomiting
100%
How do you take Loprin Tablet?
With or witho*
50%
With food
50%
*With or without food
Please rate Loprin-DS Tablet on price
Not Expensive
83%
Average
17%
FAQs
How long should I take Loprin-DS Tablet for?
You should be taking Loprin-DS Tablet for the rest of your life unless stopped by your doctor.
When will I feel better after taking Loprin-DS Tablet?
Loprin-DS Tablet is known to reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke. You may not feel any difference after taking Loprin-DS Tablet. Keep taking it as prescribed by your doctor, you will be getting the benefits.
How long does Loprin-DS Tablet takes to clear from the body?
It takes around 10 days for Loprin-DS Tablet to get cleared from the body after completely stopping this medicine.
Why is Loprin-DS Tablet given in pregnancy?
Loprin-DS Tablet is generally not recommended in pregnancy unless you have certain medical conditions like pre-eclampsia or other clotting disorders.
What is the best time to take Loprin-DS Tablet?
Take Loprin-DS Tablet as prescribed by your doctor. According to a recent study, taking Loprin-DS Tablet at night time, before you go to sleep, is more effective in reducing the risk of heart attack and stroke.
Will I need to stop Loprin-DS Tablet before surgery or dental procedure?
Loprin-DS Tablet may increase the risk of bleeding during a surgery or dental procedure. Therefore, you may be asked by your doctor to stop taking Loprin-DS Tablet. You should not stop taking it on your own.
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