Preva Tablet is an antiplatelet medicine or a blood thinner that helps to prevent the formation of harmful blood clots in your blood vessels. This helps to lower the chances of you getting a heart attack or stroke. It is a widely used medicine for heart protection.

Preva Tablet is prescribed to people at high risk of heart disease. This includes people with peripheral vascular disease (blood circulation problems due to narrowing of blood vessels), recent heart attack or stroke, irregular heartbeats, and those who have undergone certain heart procedures like stenting. It is also used in combination with some other medicines for the treatment of heart attack and some types of heart-related chest pain (unstable angina).

This medicine may be taken with or without food and should be taken at the same time each day. It is important to keep taking this medicine even if you feel well. If you stop taking this medicine, it may increase your chance of having a heart attack or stroke.

The most common side effect seen with this medicine is bleeding. This may be in the form of bruising, nose bleeds, blood in urine or stools (black-colored stools), or heavier periods than usual in women. If you cut or injure yourself, it may take longer than usual for the bleeding to stop. Such episodes of bleeding are usually mild and resolve on their own. However, you should consult your doctor straight away if the bleeding persists or worries you.

This medicine is not suitable for some people. Do not take it if you are bleeding from anywhere in the body such as a stomach ulcer or bleeding within the brain. Before taking it, you should let your doctor know if you have ever had a problem with your blood not clotting properly or if you have recently had a serious injury or surgery. This medicine may need to be stopped temporarily before planned surgery or dental treatment.

Uses of Preva Tablet

Prevention of heart attack and stroke

Benefits of Preva Tablet

In Prevention of heart attack and stroke

When the blood pressure is controlled, one is at less risk of having a heart attack or stroke. Preva Tablet reduces the chances of heart disease and helps you remain healthier for longer. Take it regularly and make appropriate lifestyle changes, such as eating healthy and staying active, to maximize the effectiveness of this medicine.

Side effects of Preva 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 Preva

Abdominal pain
Bruise
Diarrhea
Hematoma
Nosebleeds
Gastrointestinal bleeding
Dyspepsia

How to use Preva 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. Preva Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Preva Tablet works

Preva Tablet 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.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CAUTION

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Preva Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Preva Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Preva Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Driving

SAFE

Preva Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Preva Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Preva Tablet is recommended.

Liver

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Preva Tablet is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Preva Tablet is recommended.

What if you forget to take Preva Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Preva 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

For best results, take it at the same time every day.
Preva Tablet increases your risk of bleeding. Be careful while shaving, using sharp objects, or cutting fingernails or toenails.
Do not discontinue using the medicine without consulting your doctor as this may increase your chances of having another heart attack or stroke.
If you are scheduled to undergo a surgery or dental treatment, you may be asked to stop taking Preva Tablet temporarily.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Alpha amino acid esters

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

BLOOD RELATED

Action Class

P2Y12 inhibitors (ADP receptor)

Patient concerns

Suffered stroke 2 years back. Currently taking Preva As 150, Tonact 20, Cobal F daliy. Still my left hand pains.

Dr. Vikas Sharma

Neurology

tab maxgalin 75 mg hs

Fast symbol of heart attack and stroke

Dr. Nabajit Talukdar

Cardiology

risk factors undue fatigue chest pain etc

The patient is on following medicines 1.Tab Sertragress-.50,1 Tab at night 2.Tab QuitipinSR-50, 1 tab at night 3.Alzil-M10 1tab after breakfast, 1tab at night 4.Strozina plus, 1 tab after breakfast, 1tab at night 5.Cap Penta DSR, 1cap in empty stomach 6. Tab Preva AS75 ( Mon -Fri) 1 tab after breakfast 7. Stemlo-0.25 1 tab in morning . By mistake tab PrevaAS75 has been given on Sat & Sunday, i.e. two days extra. Kindly advise how to continue further ,whether next doses be skipped , for how many days, what is the immediate solution. Patient Otherwise so so.

Dr. Jyoti Kapoor Madan

Psychiatry

Preva As is a blood thinner and giving a break is probably to avoid bleeding tendency but generally there should not be a problem if you missed a break. Please consult the prescribing doctor for further clarification.

What are the trip t normal and high values What should be thresholds for ' no heart'' attack', minor attack and heart attack

Dr. Ila Jain Khandelwal

Pathology

Hello sir. Thank you for consulting with us. Trop T is read as either positive or increased or not positive. Positive Trop T level indicates heart attack and negative Trop t usually indicates no heart attack. Even in minor heart attack, Trop T is positive.

Over working mentality and hallucination of heart attack

Dr. Jyoti Kapoor Madan

Psychiatry

Anxiety is the result of a hyperarousal state of nervous system due to a low threshold for threat perception. In simpler words, it's an ongoing flight or fight response. It can elicit a neuro-hormonal response understood as Flight or Fright reaction kicking in physiological cascade of symptoms ranging from palpitations, tachycardia, breathlessness, increased bowel movement, increase frequency of urination, dizziness, muscle tension or pain, trembling, dizziness, blurring of vision to restlessness, confusion and fainting spells. Chronic stress causes prolonged anxiety response with the consequences of slowed cognition , lack of concentration, headaches, fluctuations in blood pressure, irritable bowel syndrome with persistent Bowel movement issues and increased wear and tear of body tissues. Identifying your stressors, learning to deal with them, de stressing regularly by doing something that makes one feel good, yoga and meditation are some non pharmacological strategies to deal with it. If the condition is persisting for a long time, it's better to see a psychiatrist.

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FAQs

Q. What is Preva Tablet used for?

Preva Tablet is used to prevent 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, that could otherwise lead to formation of harmful clots in hardened blood vessels.

Q. Is Preva Tablet a blood thinner?

Yes, Preva 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 formation of harmful blood clots. This lowers your chances of heart attack or stroke.

Q. When should you take Preva Tablet?

You should take Preva 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 results. This will also help you to remember to take it daily.

Q. Does Preva Tablet affect blood pressure?

Yes, Preva 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 Preva Tablet?

Preva 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 I take alcohol with Preva Tablet?

Yes, you can take alcohol with Preva 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.

Q. Can Omeprazole be taken along with Preva Tablet?

Omeprazole ( a proton pump inhibitor or PPI used to treat and prevent indigestion) may interfere with the working of Preva Tablet and reduce the effect of Preva 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 Preva Tablet. Always consult your doctor before taking any medicine.

Q. What are the side effects of taking Preva Tablet?

The most common side effect of Preva Tablet is bleeding. This may lead to bruising on the skin, nosebleeds, blood in the urine or stools (black tarry stools), or heavier periods than usual in females. Rarely, bleeding may also occur in the head, eyes, lungs, or joints and may even be severe. In case you have a minor injury, such as a small cut while shaving, bleeding may take longer than usual to stop. Get emergency medical help if the bleeding is profuse, does not stop on it’s own, or bothers you. Other side effects of Preva Tablet that may be seen occasionally in some people include diarrhea, abdominal pain, indigestion or heartburn. Please consult your doctor if any of these side effects persist or worry you.

Q. What will happen if I stop taking Preva Tablet?

If you stop taking Preva 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 Preva Tablet for as long as prescribed by your doctor to get maximum benefit.

Q. How long does it take Preva Tablet to start working? How long do I need to take it?

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