Clopi
Clopi Products are primarily used for
Heart attack, Peripheral vascular disease, Unstable angina
About Clopi Products
Uses of Clopi Products
Clopidogrel is used for heart attack, peripheral vascular disease, unstable angina and prevention of heart attack and stroke. It decreases the chances of having another heart attack or stroke in people at high risk of heart disease.
Clopi Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Clopi are Abdominal pain, Bruise, Diarrhea, Hematoma, Nosebleeds, Gastrointestinal bleeding, Dyspepsia.
How Clopi Products work
Clopidogrel 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.
Patient Concerns about Clopi Products
Frequently asked questions about Clopi Products
Frequently asked questions about Clopidogrel
Q. What is Clopi 150mg Tablet used for?
Clopi 150mg 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 Clopi 150mg Tablet a blood thinner?
Yes, Clopi 150mg 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 Clopi 150mg Tablet?
You should take Clopi 150mg 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 Clopi 150mg Tablet affect blood pressure?
Yes, Clopi 150mg 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 Clopi 150mg Tablet?
Clopi 150mg 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 omeprazole be taken along with Clopi 150mg Tablet?
Omeprazole ( a proton pump inhibitor or PPI used to treat and prevent indigestion) may interfere with the working of Clopi 150mg Tablet and reduce the effect of Clopi 150mg 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 Clopi 150mg Tablet. Always consult your doctor before taking any medicine.
Q. What will happen if I stop taking Clopi 150mg Tablet?
If you stop taking Clopi 150mg 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 Clopi 150mg Tablet for as long as prescribed by your doctor to get maximum benefit.
Q. How long does it take Clopi 150mg Tablet to start working? How long do I need to take it?
Clopi 150mg Tablet starts working within 2 hours of taking it. Continue taking it as long as your doctor has advised you. You may have to take it for a few weeks or months, or you may have to take it for the rest of your life.
Q. What are the side effects of taking Clopi 150mg Tablet?
The most common side effect of Clopi 150mg 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 Clopi 150mg 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. Can I take alcohol with Clopi 150mg Tablet?
Yes, you can take alcohol with Clopi 150mg 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.
Products for Clopi
Clopi 150mg Tablet
strip of 4 tablets
MRP
₹89.6