Clopivas AP 75 Tablet (Aspirin 75mg / Clopidogrel 75mg)

Clopivas AP 75 Tablet

Clopivas Ap Tablet is an antiplatelet medicine. It is a combination of aspirin and clopidogrel. It is used to treat heart disorders associated with abnormal blood clot formation. Abnormal blood clots block the blood flow and may result in conditions like heart attack and chest pain. This medicine prevents the formation of abnormal blood clots. This medicine can cause side effects like headache, stomach and abdominal pain, shortness of breath. In case you feel any discomfort or experience too many side effects then contact your doctor.

Uses of Clopivas Ap 75mg Strip Of 15 Tablets

For the treatment of heart diseases associated with an abnormal blood clot.
Prevent the stent from becoming narrow again during angioplasty (in-stent restenosis).

contraindications
Contraindications of Clopivas Ap 75mg Strip Of 15 Tablets
As this medicine contains aspirin and clopidogrel, any condition which is contraindicated with any of these when taken alone should be considered contraindicated for this combination
If you are allergic to this medicine or any of the ingredient of this medicine
If you have a severe liver or kidney problem
If you are suffering from gout or peptic ulcers
If you are using anti-cancer medication methotrexate.

Side effects of Clopivas Ap 75mg Strip Of 15 Tablets

Fever
Headache
Reddening of the skin
Shortness of breath
Nausea
vomiting
Diarrhoea
Indigestion
Stomach pain
Increased chances of bleeding, especially in the stomach and intestine

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Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if
You have any unusual bleeding
You are suffering from asthma, then this medicine can worsen your asthma
You have kidney or liver diseases
You have high blood pressure
You have ulcers in your stomach or small intestine
You are suffering from gout
You experience heavy menstrual bleeding, do not take this medicine as it can increase the bleeding

Mode of Action of Clopivas Ap 75mg Strip Of 15 Tablets

How Does It Work?
This medicine helps by preventing the platelets to stick together and reduces the chances of blood clot formation. This helps in preventing heart attacks, strokes, angina.

Directions for Use of Clopivas Ap 75mg Strip Of 15 Tablets

Take Clopivas Ap Tablet as per the directions given by the doctor.
Do not crush or chew the tablet.
Swallow the tablets as a whole with a glass of water.

Interactions of Clopivas Ap 75mg Strip Of 15 Tablets

Interactions with other medicines
Concomitant use of blood thinners like Warfarin, Anti clotting protein like Heparin, other antiplatelet medication like Aspirin, pain killers like Naproxen, medicines used for psychotic disorders like Fluoxetine with Clopivas Ap Tablet can increase the risk of bleeding.
Use of medicine to control acidity like Omeprazole together with this medicine decrease the effect of the Clopivas Ap Tablet.
The use of HIV antiviral medication together with Clopivas Ap Tablet can result in an increased risk of bleeding.
Medicines used to prevent organ rejection after transplantation like Ciclosporin, Tacrolimus when used with this medicine can result in kidney damage.
The effect of Medicines used to treat high blood pressure may be reduced when used together with Clopivas Ap Tablet.
The effect of the medicines used to regulate heartbeat, like Digoxin and medicines used to treat mental health conditions like Lithium is increased when used together with this medicine.
Medicines used to treat psychiatric disorders like Sertraline or Paroxetine, other pain killers like Ibuprofen and steroids when used with Clopivas Ap Tablet can cause bleeding in the stomach and intestines.
The effect of Medicines used to treat gout, like Probenecid is reduced when used with Clopivas Ap Tablet.
The effect of medicines to treat cancer or rheumatoid arthritis, like Methotrexate is increased when used with this medicine and can lead to toxicity.
The anti-diabetic effect of Medicines like glibenclamide can increase when used together with Clopivas Ap Tablet.
Antacids may interfere with the effect of Clopivas Ap Tablet.

Storage and disposal of Clopivas Ap 75mg Strip Of 15 Tablets

Store the medicine between 15°C to 30°C
Keep the medicine out of the reach of children

Dosage of Clopivas Ap 75mg Strip Of 15 Tablets

Overdose
Symptoms of overdose include ringing sound in ears, headache, dizziness, confusion, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, difficulty in breathing.
If you think you have taken too much of this medicine contact your doctor immediately or visit the nearest hospital.
Missed a Dose
If you missed any dose of Clopivas Ap Tablet, take it as soon as you remember. If it’s time for your next dose, then skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose of medicine to compensate for the missed one.