Aplaket
Composition for Aplaket Products
Aplaket Products are primarily used for
Heart attack, Unstable angina, StrokeProducts for Aplaket
Aplaket 250mg Tablet
strip of 10 tablets
MRP₹84.38
Substitute brands for Aplaket
About Aplaket Products
Uses of Aplaket Products
Ticlopidine is used to prevent heart attack, unstable angina and stroke. It decreases the chances of having another stroke, heart attack, or death from a disease related to your heart or blood vessels.
Aplaket Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Aplaket are Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhea, Decreased white blood cell count.
How Aplaket Products work
Ticlopidine 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 stroke or heart attack.
In Depth Information for Aplaket Products
- Take it with food to help you lower your chance of having an upset stomach like nausea and vomiting.
- Aplaket 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 Aplaket temporarily.
- You may be asked for regular blood tests to monitor CBC( complete blood count). Inform your doctor if you experience decreased white blood cells(WBC) and any infection.
- Aplaket may lower your ability to fight off infections and make you more susceptible to them. Tell your doctor right away if you have any signs of infection (e.g., fever, cough, sore throat and chills)
- You have been prescribed Aplaket to help prevent blood clots.
- For best results, take it at the same time every day.
- Aplaket 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 Aplaket temporarily.
Patient Concerns about Aplaket Products
Frequently asked questions about Aplaket Products
Q. Is Aplaket 250mg Tablet an anticoagulant?
Aplaket 250mg Tablet is an antiplatelet medicine or blood thinner. It makes your blood flow through your blood vessels more easily, reducing the chances of developing dangerous blood clots.
Q. Can I drink alcohol with Aplaket 250mg Tablet?
Drinking too much alcohol while taking Aplaket 250mg Tablet can irritate your stomach. This can increase your risk of getting a stomach ulcer. Therefore, avoid alcohol intake while taking this medicine.
Q. What is the most important thing I should know about Aplaket 250mg Tablet?
Aplaket 250mg Tablet is a blood thinner which lowers your chance of getting or dying from a heart attack or stroke. However, this blood thinning property of Aplaket 250mg Tablet (and similar drugs) can cause serious bleeding and may even lead to death in some cases. The need for blood transfusions or surgery may arise in cases of serious bleeding, such as internal bleeding.
Q. What will happen if I stop taking Aplaket 250mg Tablet?
Do not stop taking Aplaket 250mg Tablet without talking to your doctor. Doing this may increase your risk of getting a heart attack or stroke. Moreover, people being treated with a stent should continue taking it, as stopping this medicine may increase the risk of getting a blood clot in the stent. As a result, the person may become susceptible to a heart attack or even death.
Q. Will I need to stop Aplaket 250mg Tablet before having surgery or dental treatment?
Your doctor may instruct you to stop taking Aplaket 250mg Tablet 5 days before surgery. This will help decrease your risk of excessive bleeding during your surgery or procedure. Your doctor will advise you when to start taking Aplaket 250mg Tablet again.
Q. How long does Aplaket 250mg Tablet take to work?
Aplaket 250mg Tablet starts working within 30 minutes of taking your first dose. You may not feel any different after you start taking Aplaket 250mg Tablet, but this does not mean that the medicine is not working. Keep taking this medicine even if you feel well, as you will still be getting its benefits.