Aspirin + Clopidogrel
Information about Aspirin + Clopidogrel
Aspirin + clopidogrel uses
Aspirin+Clopidogrel is used to prevent prevention of heart attack and stroke. It decreases the chances of having another heart attack or stroke from a disease related to your heart or blood vessels.
How aspirin + clopidogrel works
This is a combination of two antiplatelet medicines: Aspirin and Clopidogrel which prevent heart attack.
Common side effects of aspirin + clopidogrel
Abdominal pain, Bruise, Diarrhea, Gastrointestinal bleeding, Increased bleeding tendency, Nosebleeds, Dyspepsia, Stomach inflammation, Nausea, Vomiting, Constipation, Flatulence, Inflammation of the nose, Red spots or bumps, Low blood platelets, Headache, Dizziness, Paresthesia (tingling or pricking sensation), Stomach ulcer, Skin rash, Breast enlargement in male, Glomerulonephritis, Blood in urine, Hypersensitivity, Agranulocytosis (deficiency of granulocytes in the blood), Intracranial bleeding, Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura, Bronchospasm, Menorrhagia (heavy menstrual bleeding), Interstitial pneumonia, Pancreatic inflammation, Abnormal liver function tests
Available Medicine for Aspirin + Clopidogrel
Expert advice for Aspirin + Clopidogrel
- You have been prescribed Aspirin + Clopidogrel to lower your risk of heart attack and stroke.
- Take it with food to avoid an upset stomach.
- It increases your risk of bleeding. Be careful while shaving, cutting fingernails or toenails or using sharp objects.
- Let your doctor know you are taking Aspirin + Clopidogrel before undergoing any surgical procedure.
Frequently asked questions for Aspirin + Clopidogrel
Aspirin + Clopidogrel
Q. Why have I been prescribed Aspirin+Clopidogrel?
You may have been prescribed Aspirin+Clopidogrel if you had a heart attack, were treated with stents in your coronary arteries, or had coronary artery bypass graft surgery (CABG).
Q. Is Aspirin+Clopidogrel a blood thinner?
Yes, Aspirin+Clopidogrel is a type of blood thinner. It works by preventing platelets (type of blood cells) from sticking together and forming clots. This action of Aspirin+Clopidogrel helps in preventing conditions like heart attack or stroke in people with heart disease, who have recently suffered a heart attack or severe heart-related chest pain (unstable angina).
Q. Can I drink alcohol while taking Aspirin+Clopidogrel?
It is not advised to take alcohol while taking Aspirin+Clopidogrel, as alcohol may increase your chance of stomach bleeding. As a result, you may vomit blood (which may be bright red blood or black/dark brown like coffee grounds) or you may have bloody or black tarry stools. Discuss with your doctor if you are not sure.