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Futagrel has the main ingredient is Clopidogrel, belongs to the group of drugs for the treatment of cardiovascular disease, in the form of film-coated tablets. Complying with indications, the dose of Futagrel will help patients improve the effectiveness of treatment and avoid unwanted side effects.
1. Indications and uses of Futagrel
Currently, Futagrel is indicated for:
Primary prevention of thromboembolic disorders such as stroke, myocardial infarction and peripheral artery disease. Control and secondary prevention in atherosclerotic patients with recent myocardial infarction, recent stroke, or established peripheral arterial disease.
2. Contraindications to the use of Futagrel
Futagrel drug is contraindicated with:
People with hypersensitivity to any component of the drug Futagrel. Patients with a history of bleeding such as: Intracerebral hemorrhage or peptic ulcer. People with severe liver failure.
3. Dosage and how to use Futagrel
How to use: Futagrel is taken orally, with or without food. The patient should swallow the Futagrel tablet whole. Breaking, chewing, or crushing Futagrel can increase side effects.
Dosage:
Treatment of atherosclerosis: Take 1 tablet of 75mg/day. For prevention of thromboembolic disorders such as: Peripheral artery disease, myocardial infarction and stroke: 1 tablet 75mg/day. Treatment of acute coronary syndromes (non-Q-wave myocardial infarction/unstable angina): The starting dose of futagrel is 300 mg. Maintenance dose is 75mg/day. How to deal with missed dose, overdose of Futagrel:
In case of missed dose of Futagrel, it is recommended to supplement as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose of Futagrel and use a new dose. When using Futagrel overdose, prolonged bleeding, vomiting, shortness of breath, fatigue, gastrointestinal bleeding may occur. Patients need to stop the drug immediately and go to the nearest medical facility. to be dealt with in a timely manner.
4. Futagrel side effects
When using Futagrel, patients may experience unwanted effects such as:
Common: Diarrhea, indigestion, abdominal pain, nausea, skin allergies. Uncommon: Nosebleeds or chest tightness. Rare: Gastric ulcer, gastrointestinal bleeding, severe agranulocytosis, neutropenia or thrombocytopenia, aplastic anemia, thrombocytopenic purpura, renal disease such as nephritis syndrome, acute arthritis, loss of taste. Other side effects of Futagrel: Intracerebral hemorrhage, thrombocytopenia, ocular haemorrhage. If you experience the above symptoms, you need to stop using Futagrel and notify your doctor or pharmacist for appropriate treatment.
5. Futagrel drug interactions
Futagrel may have drug interactions if combined with:
Aspirin; Drugs Heparin ; Warfarin drugs; Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs); Drugs metabolized by the cytochrome P450 system; Drugs that inhibit CYP2C19 enzyme activity: Omeprazole and Esomeprazole, Fluoxetine, Fluvoxamine, Moclobemide, Fluconazole, Voriconazole, Ticlopidine, Cimetidine, Ciprofloxacin, Carbamazepine, Chloramphenicol, and Oxcarbazepine.
6. Note when using Futagrel
Caution should be exercised when using Futagrel when driving or operating machinery. Caution should be exercised when Futagrel is used in patients with bleeding due to surgery, trauma, or other pathology. Breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking Futagrel. Absolutely do not use when Futagrel has signs of discoloration, mold, watery or expired. Above is all information about Futagrel drug, patients need to carefully read the instructions for use, consult a doctor / pharmacist before using. Absolutely do not arbitrarily buy Futagrel treatment at home because there may be unwanted side effects.
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