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Clopivas is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Heart Attack. The alternative uses of Clopivas have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Clopivas. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Common side effects of Clopivas include Chest Pain. While these are the most often observed Clopivas side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Clopivas are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
In addition, Clopivas's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Mild for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Clopivas related warnings talks about Clopivas's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Clopivas can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Clopivas in conditions like Bleeding, Peptic Ulcer. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Clopivas contraindications section.
Additionally, Clopivas may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Clopivas is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Clopivas 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 Clopivas safe for pregnant women?
Clopivas may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Clopivas, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Clopivas safe during breastfeeding?
Clopivas has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Clopivas on the Kidneys?
Clopivas rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Clopivas on the Liver?
Clopivas 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 Clopivas on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Clopivas on the heart have been reported.
Clopivas 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 Clopivas unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Clopivas habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Clopivas.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Clopivas since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Clopivas only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Clopivas is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Clopivas
Clopivas may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Clopivas
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Clopivas 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