Clopilet Tablet

Short Description

Clopilet Tablet is an antiplatelet medicine or a blood thinner that helps to prevent the formation of harmful blood clots in your blood vessels, lowering the chances of heart attack or stroke.

Dosage Form

Tablet

Introduction

Clopilet Tablet is prescribed to people at high risk of heart disease, including those with peripheral vascular disease, recent heart attack or stroke, irregular heartbeats, and those who have undergone certain heart procedures. It is also used in combination with some other medicines for the treatment of heart attack and some types of heart-related chest pain. This medicine may be taken with or without food and should be taken at the same time each day.

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

Side Effects

The most common side effect seen with this medicine is bleeding, which may be in the form of bruising, nose bleeds, blood in urine or stools, or heavier periods than usual in women.

Alcohol Warning

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

Breastfeeding Warning

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

Pregnancy Warning

Clopilet 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.

Interacting Medicines

Bemiparin Bupropion Dalteparin Heparin

Clopilet 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.

Take it at the same time every day. Be careful while shaving, using sharp objects, or cutting fingernails or toenails. Do not discontinue using the medicine without consulting your doctor. If you are scheduled to undergo a surgery or dental treatment, you may be asked to stop taking Clopilet Tablet temporarily.