Ticlopidine Benefits & Uses

Ticlopidine is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Heart Attack

Other Benefits

Ticlopidine Dosage & How to Take

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

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Heart Attack Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 250 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: For course duration follow doctor's advice
Geriatric	Disease: Heart Attack Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 250 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: For course duration follow doctor's advice

Ticlopidine Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Ticlopidine is used -

Moderate

Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils)

Mild

Nausea or vomiting
Diarrhoea
Headache
Stomach ache (Read More - Home remedies for stomach pain)
Urticaria

Ticlopidine Related Warnings

Is the use of Ticlopidine safe for pregnant women?

Ticlopidine can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Ticlopidine right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.

Moderate
Is the use of Ticlopidine safe during breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding women can take Ticlopidine as it bears very minor side effects for them.

Mild
What is the effect of Ticlopidine on the Kidneys?

Ticlopidine may have mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Ticlopidine on the Liver?

Ticlopidine may have severe effects on your liver, so do not take it without first consulting your doctor.

Severe
What is the effect of Ticlopidine on the Heart?

Very few cases of side effects of Ticlopidine on the heart have been reported.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Ticlopidine with Other Drugs

Ticlopidine should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Risedronate

Moderate

Ticlopidine Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Ticlopidine unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Liver Disease
Bleeding
Aplastic Anemia
Trauma
Peptic Ulcer
Infections

Frequently asked Questions about Ticlopidine

Is this Ticlopidine habit forming or addictive?

Ticlopidine is not addictive in nature.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Ticlopidine since it will not make you feel sleepy.

Safe
Is it safe?

Ticlopidine is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

There is no benefit of taking Ticlopidine for mental disorders.

No

Ticlopidine Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Ticlopidine

It is safe to take Ticlopidine with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Ticlopidine

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Ticlopidine.

Unknown