Blood thinners - clopidogrel; Antiplatelet therapy - clopidogrel; Thienopyridines A heart attack or stroke may occur when an area of plaque
(atherosclerosis) ruptures and a clot forms over the location, blocking the flow of blood to the organ's tissues. Antiplatelet drugs may be used to: Your health care provider will choose which one of these drugs are best for your problem. At times, you may be asked to take low dose aspirin along with one of these drugs. Side effects of this medicine may include:
Before you start taking these medicines, tell your provider if:
There are a number of other possible side effects, depending on which drug you are prescribed. For example:
Taking P2Y12 InhibitorsThis medicine is taken as a pill. Your provider may change your dose from time to time. Take this medicine with food and plenty of water to reduce side effects. You may need to stop taking clopidogrel before you have surgery or dental work. Do not just stop taking your medicine without first talking with your provider. Talk with your provider before taking any of these drugs:
Do not take other drugs that may have aspirin or ibuprofen in them before talking with your provider. Read the labels on cold and flu medicines. Ask what other medicines are safe for you to take for aches and pains, colds, or the flu. If you have any type of procedure scheduled, you may need to stop these drugs 5 to 7 days before hand. However, always check with your provider first about whether it is safe to stop. Tell your provider if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding or planning to breastfeed. Women in the later stages of pregnancy should not take clopidogrel. Clopidogrel can be passed to infants through breast milk. Talk with your provider if you have liver or kidney disease. If you miss a dose:
Store these drugs and all other medicines in a cool, dry place. Keep them where children cannot get to them. When to Call the DoctorCall if you have any of these side effects and they do not go away:
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What are the most common side effects of clopidogrel?Common side effects of clopidogrel can include:. headaches.. dizziness.. nausea.. diarrhoea.. constipation.. indigestion (dyspepsia). stomach ache or abdominal pain.. nosebleeds.. Which adverse effect would a nurse monitor for in a client taking clopidogrel?Be alert for signs of GI bleeding signs (abdominal pain, vomiting blood, blood in stools, black/tarry stools) or other signs of bleeds (bleeding gums, nosebleeds, unusual bruising, hematuria; fall in hematocrit or blood pressure). Notify physician or nursing staff immediately if these signs occur.
What happens if I take too much clopidogrel?If you take too much: You could have dangerous levels of the drug in your body. Symptoms of an overdose of this drug can include bleeding.
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