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Clopid As is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Angina. Secondary and off-label uses of Clopid As have also been mentioned below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Clopid As. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Clopid As also has some side effects, the most common being Nosebleed, Diarrhoea, Abdominal Pain. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Clopid As as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Clopid As normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Clopid As is Severe for pregnant women and Moderate for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Clopid As has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Clopid As related warnings section.
Clopid As is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Kidney Cancer, Kidney Disease, Liver Disease are examples of such conditions. Some other conditions that can be affected by Clopid As are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug interactions for Clopid As have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Clopid As is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Clopid As 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 Clopid As safe for pregnant women?
Clopid AS shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Clopid As safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding can experience some moderate side effects of Clopid AS. Immediately discontinue Clopid AS if you observe any side effects. Contact your doctor, and restart using it only if your doctor considers it safe for you.
What is the effect of Clopid As on the Kidneys?
Clopid AS has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Clopid As on the Liver?
There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Clopid AS. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Clopid As on the Heart?
Side effects of Clopid AS rarely affect the heart.
Clopid As should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Clopid As unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Clopid As habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Clopid As is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Clopid As you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Clopid As should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Clopid As for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Clopid As
Taking Clopid As with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Clopid As
Taking alcohol with Clopid As can be dangerous.
Take Clopid AS as directed by your doctor. Do not discontinue the drug suddenly or take it longer than prescribed by your doctor.
Ideally Clopid AS is not prescribed by a doctor for a toothache. However, in the absence of painkillers such as ibuprofen, acetaminophen, naproxen etc, aspirin can be taken to get instant relief from tooth pain. Generally, for treating toothache arising due to dental cavities and dental procedures ibuprofen along with antibiotics are recommended by dentists to reduce swelling and pain.
Yes, Clopid AS is used as an anticoagulant (blood thinner ) because low doses of this medicine have been effective in preventing brain and heart-related disorders such as myocardial infarction (heart attack) and strokes.
Yes, [medicine] can cause stomach upset. It is a common side effect of this drug. Please inform your doctor if you are experiencing stomach upset after taking this medicine.
Clopid AS primarily relieves pain because it is an analgesic. It also reduces inflammations (swellings) arising due to injuries and infections in the body. Apart from being an analgesic, it works by preventing strokes and other heart-related disorders by, the blood and reducing thromboxane (a chemical) responsible for making the platelets sticky. Hence by this action, it prevents blood clots which further prevents strokes and heart blockages.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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