Clopilet Tablet

Quick info

Clopilet Tablet is an antiplatelet medicine or a blood thinner that helps to prevent the formation of harmful blood clots in your blood vessels, lowering the chances of heart attack or stroke. Clopilet Tablet is prescribed to people at high risk of heart disease, including those with peripheral vascular disease, recent heart attack or stroke, irregular heartbeats, and those who have undergone certain heart procedures. It is also used in combination with some other medicines for the treatment of heart attack and some types of heart-related chest pain. This medicine may be taken with or without food and should be taken at the same time each day.

How it works

Clopilet Tablet is an antiplatelet medication. It works by preventing platelets from sticking together, thereby decreasing the formation of harmful blood clots. This lowers the chance of heart attack or stroke.

Direction of use

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Clopilet Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Tips

• Take it at the same time every day.
• Be careful while shaving, using sharp objects, or cutting fingernails or toenails.
• Do not discontinue using the medicine without consulting your doctor.
• If you are scheduled to undergo a surgery or dental treatment, you may be asked to stop taking Clopilet Tablet temporarily.

Side Effects

• The most common side effect seen with this medicine is bleeding, which may be in the form of bruising, nose bleeds, blood in urine or stools, or heavier periods than usual in women.