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Clopicard is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Heart Attack. The alternative uses of Clopicard have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Clopicard. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Clopicard also has some side effects, the most common being Chest Pain. While these are the most often observed Clopicard side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. These side effects of Clopicard are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Clopicard's effect during pregnancy is Moderate and Mild while nursing. It is important to know if Clopicard has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Clopicard related warnings section.
Clopicard can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Clopicard in conditions like Bleeding, Peptic Ulcer. The section on Clopicard contraindications lists all such conditions.
Additionally, Clopicard may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Clopicard, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Clopicard is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Is the use of Clopicard safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may experience moderate side effects from Clopicard. It is best to stop taking Clopicard immediately and inform your doctor if you notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Clopicard safe during breastfeeding?
Clopicard has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Clopicard on the Kidneys?
Clopicard rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Clopicard on the Liver?
Clopicard can have moderate side effects on the liver. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
What is the effect of Clopicard on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Clopicard on the heart have been reported.
Clopicard should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Clopicard unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Clopicard habit forming or addictive?
Clopicard does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Clopicard will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Clopicard should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Clopicard is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Clopicard
When consumed with certain foods, Clopicard may take longer to have an effect. Contact your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Clopicard
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Clopicard with alcohol.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Plavix (clopidogrel bisulfate)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 630-631
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 335-336