Apo-Clopidogrel 75mg

Manufacturer

Actavis

Contents

Clopidogrel

Indication

Apo-Clopidogrel is used for reducing the risk of stroke or heart attack in patients who have already had a heart attack or stroke, have other circulatory problems caused by narrowing and hardening of the arteries, or have certain other heart problems (eg, unstable angina). Apo-Clopidogrel is a platelet aggregation inhibitor. It works by slowing or stopping platelets from sticking to blood vessel walls or injured tissues.

Instruction

Use Apo-Clopidogrel as directed by your doctor.

• Take Apo-Clopidogrel by mouth with or without food.
• If you miss a dose of Apo-Clopidogrel, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Apo-Clopidogrel.

Drug interaction

The combination of Apo-Clopidogrel with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs may cause risk of stomach and intestinal bleeding the same as high concentration of Apo-Clopidogrel increase concentration of Coumadin if they are used concurrently and leactapinad to excessive bleeding.