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Written By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Hari Kumar , MBBS

Composition :

CLOPIDOGREL-150MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Consume Type :

Oral

Expires on or after :

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Therapeutic Class

[ANTICOAGULANTS / ANTITHROMBOTICS. ANTICONVULSANTS]

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Off. Ashram Road, Ahmedabad - 380 009., Gujarat, India
Other Info - DEP0305

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FAQs

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Alcohol

Safe if prescribed

You can drink alcohol with Deplatt 150 Tablet . But do not drink too much while taking this medicine. It can irritate your stomach.

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Pregnancy

Consult your doctor

Deplatt 150 Tablet should not be taken until prescribed. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

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Breast Feeding

Consult your doctor

Deplatt 150 Tablet should not be taken until prescribed. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

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Driving

Safe if prescribed

Deplatt 150 Tablet has no or negligible influence on the ability to drive or use machines.

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Liver

Consult your doctor

No dosage adjustment is necessary in patients with liver disease.

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Kidney

Consult your doctor

Deplatt 150 Tablet to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of Kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.

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Children

Safe if prescribed

Deplatt 150 Tablet is not recommended for children. The safety and effectiveness of Deplatt 150 Tablet have not been established in children due to limited testing of this drug on children by competent authorities across the world.

About Deplatt 150 Tablet

Deplatt 150 Tablet consists of the anti-platelet drug (blood thinner) primarily taken for the prevention of heart attack or stroke in people at high risk of heart disease. A heart attack generally refers to the blocked flow of blood to the heart because of the blockage of arteries. A heart blockage is most often a build-up of fat, cholesterol and other substances, which form a plaque in the arteries that feed the heart (coronary arteries).

Deplatt 150 Tablet belongs to a class of medications called a blood thinner or an antiplatelet medication. Deplatt 150 Tablet plays a vital role in preventing the formation of harmful blood clots (plaque) in your veins. It makes your blood flow easy through your veins making it less likely to form a serious blood clot. So, an intake of Deplatt 150 Tablet helps prevent blood clots if you have an increased risk of having severe chest pain (unstable angina or heart attack), stroke, peripheral arterial disease (heart problem due to narrowed blood vessels).

The recommended daily dose of Deplatt 150 Tablet is 75 mg once daily orally, with or without food. It should be swallowed whole with a glass of water. Do not chew, bite or break it. Your doctor will advise you how often you take your tablets based on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience nosebleeds, heavier periods, bleeding gums, easy bruising, diarrhoea, stomach pain, indigestion, or heartburn. If the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

Try not to stop taking this medicine of your own. Stopping a sudden intake of Deplatt 150 Tablet may worsen your condition and increase your risk of cardiovascular death, heart attack, and stroke. Let your doctor know if you have any liver, kidney, or heart problems. Deplatt 150 Tablet should be taken cautiously in pregnant or breastfeeding women. It should be not given to people with a bleeding disorder (haemophilia), active pathological bleeding, like a peptic ulcer, or bleeding in the brain (intracranial haemorrhage). Do not take Deplatt 150 Tablet with aspirin or ibuprofen for pain relief while you are using Deplatt 150 Tablet . It may increase the chance of having stomach ulcers or severe gastric bleeding.

Uses of Deplatt 150 Tablet

Prevention of heart attack, Prevention of stroke, Prevention of heart related chest pain (angina)

Medicinal Benefits Mweb

Key Benefits

Deplatt 150 Tablet plays a vital role to prevent the formation of harmful blood clots in your blood vessels by making platelets (clotting agents) sticking together. Thus, it helps to reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, unstable angina (heart related chest pain), peripheral arterial disease (blocked or poor blood flow due to narrowed blood vessels) in heart disease patients and patient who have undergone recent heart surgery with stent.

Directions for Use

Swallow it as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it.

Side Effects of Deplatt 150 Tablet

  • Nosebleeds
  • Heavier periods
  • Bleeding gums
  • Easy bruising
  • Diarrhoea
  • Stomach pain
  • Indigestion or heartburn

Drug Warnings

Indigestion medicines known as proton pump inhibitors like omeprazole should be used with caution while taking Deplatt 150 Tablet . Prolonged use of Deplatt 150 Tablet can cause bleeding problems (like nosebleeds, heavier periods, bleeding gums, and easy bruising). If you are going to have any surgery, discontinue taking Deplatt 150 Tablet 5 days before the surgery. Discontinuation of Deplatt 150 Tablet might increase the risk of heart attack, stroke, and other risks of cardiovascular events. So, do not stop taking Deplatt 150 Tablet of a sudden on your own decision. If you have had any recent stroke or heart attack, stop the intake of Deplatt 150 Tablet with painkillers like aspirin or ibuprofen as it can increase your stomach or gastrointestinal bleeding. Purpura (blood leakage under the skin) has been observed with the use of Deplatt 150 Tablet including in fatal cases.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • WARFARIN
  • ASPIRIN
  • RIVAROXABAN
  • APIXABAN
  • IBUPROFEN
  • CITALOPRAM
  • OMEPRAZOLE

Habit Forming

No

Special Advise

  • As Deplatt 150 Tablet tends to increase bleeding, try to avoid injuries, keep away from sharp objects, and inform your doctor if you have peptic ulcers or injuries.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • A low cholesterol diet and a regular exercise regime complement treatment with Deplatt 150 Tablet effectively.
  • Stick to a freshly prepared home-cooked meal and avoid processed, packed foods that contain hidden sugar and extra calories.
  • Try to replace most of your saturated fats with unsaturated fats can reduce total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol (bad cholesterol) in a short period.
  • Foods like avocados, olive oil, fatty fish and nuts contain many heart-healthy unsaturated fats, so eating them regularly is beneficial.
  • Include a diet enriched in fats like fish oils, polyunsaturated oils, and omega-3 fatty acids, which are good for heart health.
  • Quit smoking and avoid excessive intake of alcohol.

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