Clavix Tablet is an antiplatelet medicine or a blood thinner that helps to prevent the formation of harmful blood clots in your blood vessels. This helps to lower the chances of you getting a heart attack or stroke. It is a widely used medicine for heart protection.
Clavix Tablet is prescribed to people at high risk of heart disease. This includes people with peripheral vascular disease (blood circulation problems due to narrowing of blood vessels), recent heart attack or stroke, irregular heartbeats, and those who have undergone certain heart procedures like stenting. It is also used in combination with some other medicines for the treatment of heart attack and some types of heart-related chest pain (unstable angina).
This medicine may be taken with or without food and should be taken at the same time each day. It is important to keep taking this medicine even if you feel well. If you stop taking this medicine, it may increase your chance of having a heart attack or stroke.
The most common side effect seen with this medicine is bleeding. This may be in the form of bruising, nose bleeds, blood in urine or stools (black-colored stools), or heavier periods than usual in women. If you cut or injure yourself, it may take longer than usual for the bleeding to stop. Such episodes of bleeding are usually mild and resolve on their own. However, you should consult your doctor straight away if the bleeding persists or worries you.
This medicine is not suitable for some people. Do not take it if you are bleeding from anywhere in the body such as a stomach ulcer or bleeding within the brain. Before taking it, you should let your doctor know if you have ever had a problem with your blood not clotting properly or if you have recently had a serious injury or surgery. This medicine may need to be stopped temporarily before planned surgery or dental treatment.
USES OF CLAVIX TABLET
Prevention of heart attack and stroke
BENEFITS OF CLAVIX TABLET
In Prevention of heart attack and stroke
When the blood pressure is controlled, one is at less risk of having a heart attack or stroke. Clavix Tablet reduces the chances of heart disease and helps you remain healthier for longer. Take it regularly and make appropriate lifestyle changes, such as eating healthy and staying active, to maximize the effectiveness of this medicine.
SIDE EFFECTS OF CLAVIX TABLET
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Clavix
Abdominal pain
Bruise
Diarrhea
Hematoma
Nosebleeds
Gastrointestinal bleeding
Dyspepsia
HOW TO USE CLAVIX TABLET
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. Clavix Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
HOW CLAVIX TABLET WORKS
Clavix 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.
SAFETY ADVICE
Alcohol
CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Clavix Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Clavix Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Clavix Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
SAFE
Clavix Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Clavix Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Clavix Tablet is recommended.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Clavix Tablet is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Clavix Tablet is recommended.
WHAT IF YOU FORGET TO TAKE CLAVIX TABLET?
If you miss a dose of Clavix Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
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