Plaxia 75mg Tablet
Manufacturer
Wings Biotech Ltd
Salt Composition
Clopidogrel (75mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Plaxia 75mg Tablet is an antiplatelet medicine or a blood thinner that helps to prevent the formation of harmful blood clots in your blood vessels.
Dosage Form
Tablet
Introduction
Plaxia 75mg 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).
Directions for Use
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. Plaxia 75mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Safety Information
Side Effects
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.
Alcohol Warning
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Plaxia 75mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Breastfeeding Warning
Plaxia 75mg 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
Plaxia 75mg 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.
Interacting Medicines
Bemiparin Bupropion Dalteparin Heparin
How it works
Plaxia 75mg 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.
Quick Tips
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 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 Plaxia 75mg Tablet temporarily.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Plaxia 75mg Tablet used for?
Plaxia 75mg Tablet is used to prevent 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 platelets to stick together, which could otherwise lead to formation of harmful clots in hardened blood vessels.
Is Plaxia 75mg Tablet a blood thinner?
Yes, Plaxia 75mg Tablet is an antiplatelet medicine known as a blood thinner. It makes your blood flow more easily through your blood vessels and prevents the formation of harmful blood clots. This lowers your chances of heart attack or stroke.
When should I take Plaxia 75mg Tablet?
You should take Plaxia 75mg Tablet exactly as prescribed by your 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.
Does Plaxia 75mg Tablet affect blood pressure?
Yes, Plaxia 75mg 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.
Who should not take Plaxia 75mg Tablet?
Plaxia 75mg 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).
Can I take alcohol with Plaxia 75mg Tablet?
Yes, you can take alcohol with Plaxia 75mg 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.
Can Omeprazole be taken along with Plaxia 75mg Tablet?
Omeprazole (a proton pump inhibitor or PPI used to treat and prevent indigestion) may interfere with the working of Plaxia 75mg Tablet and reduce its effect. 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 Plaxia 75mg Tablet. Always consult your doctor before taking any medicine.
What are the side effects of taking Plaxia 75mg Tablet?
The most common side effect of Plaxia 75mg 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 its own, or bothers you. Other side effects of Plaxia 75mg 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.
What will happen if I stop taking Plaxia 75mg Tablet?
If you stop taking Plaxia 75mg Tablet suddenly, your chances of heart attack or stroke may increase. It's important to continue taking it for as long as prescribed by your doctor to get maximum benefit.
How long does it take Plaxia 75mg Tablet to start working? How long do I need to take it?
Clopiogrel 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.
