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Clopitab is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Heart Attack are some of its major therapeutic uses. The alternative uses of Clopitab have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Clopitab. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Common side effects of Clopitab include Chest Pain. Some other side effects of Clopitab have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Clopitab are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
In addition, Clopitab's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Mild for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Clopitab has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Clopitab related warnings section.
Clopitab is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Bleeding, Peptic Ulcer are examples of such conditions. The section on Clopitab contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug interactions for Clopitab 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 Clopitab is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Clopitab 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 Clopitab safe for pregnant women?
Clopitab may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Clopitab again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Clopitab safe during breastfeeding?
Clopitab may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Clopitab on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Clopitab on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Clopitab on the Liver?
There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Clopitab. 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 Clopitab on the Heart?
Clopitab may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Clopitab 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 Clopitab unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Clopitab habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Clopitab is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Clopitab will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Clopitab only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Clopitab in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Clopitab
Clopitab may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Clopitab
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Clopitab and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
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