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One of the types of blood cells is platelets, which stick together to seal wounds. Sometimes the platelets stick to the inside of the artery, forming a blood clot, blocking the blood vessel and causing a stroke or heart attack. At this time, the doctor will prescribe Clopivir 75 mg to prevent platelet aggregation and prevent acute arterial events.1. What is Clopivir 75 mg?
Clopivir 75 mg drug contains Clopidogrel as an active ingredient, which belongs to a group of drugs called antiplatelet agents. Platelets are very small cell fragments in the blood that clump together during blood clotting, sealing wounds and preventing bleeding from the walls of blood vessels. By preventing this clumping, antiplatelet drugs play a role in reducing the risk of clot formation.
Thus, Clopivir 75 mg is indicated to prevent blood clots and reduce the risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular events when:
There is hardening of the arteries (also known as atherosclerosis) atherosclerosis ); Past history of myocardial infarction, stroke or peripheral artery disease; Ever experienced an episode of unstable angina or after having a stent placed in an artery to restore effective blood flow.
2. Things to know before using Clopivir 75 mg
Do not use Clopivir 75mg if you have one of the following conditions:
You are allergic to clopidogrel or its ingredients; If you have a medical condition that is currently causing bleeding, such as a stomach ulcer or brain hemorrhage, a bleeding disorder, a serious injury or recent surgery; Severe liver disease. Certain other drugs may affect the use of Clopivir 75 mg or vice versa. Therefore, patients should specifically tell their doctor if they are taking:
Anticoagulants; Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, often used to treat inflammatory muscle or joint pain; proton pump inhibitors (eg omeprazole) to treat stomach pain; Fluconazole, Voriconazole, Ciprofloxacin or Chloramphenicol are medicines that treat bacterial and fungal infections; Cimetidine, a medicine for stomach upset; Fluoxetine, Fluvoxamine or Moclobemide are medications for depression; Carbamazepine or Oxcarbazepine are medicines that treat some forms of epilepsy; Ticlopidine or other antiplatelet agents.
3. How to use Clopivir 75mg?
Use Clopivir 75 mg exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has prescribed. If it's not clear, check with your doctor or pharmacist.
If you have severe chest pain (unstable angina or myocardial infarction), your doctor may prescribe a loading dose of 300 mg of Clopivir 75 mg (corresponding to 4 75 mg tablets) for the first time. Thereafter, the recommended dose is one Clopivir 75 mg tablet daily and taken with or without food, at the same time each day.
Patients should take this medicine until the doctor continues to prescribe it, do not adjust the dose or stop it on their own.
4. Possible side effects when taking Clopivir 75 mg
Like all medicines, Clopivir 75 mg can cause side effects. A doctor should be contacted immediately if:
Fever, signs of infection or extreme fatigue. This may be due to a decrease in some blood cells; signs of liver problems such as jaundice and/or yellowing of the eyes, with or without associated bleeding, petechiae under the skin; Swelling in the mouth or skin disorders such as rashes and itchy, blisters on the skin. The most common side effects of Clopivir 75mg that have been reported:
Bleeding may occur such as bleeding in the stomach or intestines, bruising, hematoma, nosebleeds, blood in the urine. In rare cases, bleeding may occur in the eyes, inside the head, lungs or joints; Diarrhea, abdominal pain, indigestion, nausea, constipation, bloating or heartburn; Headache; Dizzy. In summary, Clopivir 75 mg is used to reduce the risk of heart attack or stroke. Therefore, doctors often prescribe Clopivir for people who have had vascular events or for primary prevention in cases of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease at high risk of embolism. Because of the adverse effects while taking the drug, especially the risk of bleeding, patients need to monitor and notify the doctor promptly when there are abnormal signs.
