Antiaggregant preparation "Clopidogrel": instructions for use

The agent "Clopidogrel" instructions for use characterize as an antiaggregant drug, which is based on a decrease in platelet aggregation caused by various agonists. In addition, this drug has a pronounced coronary-damaging effect. Prolonged use of the drug "Clopidogrel" (instructions for use focuses on this particular attention) does not allow the blood cells that begin to form blood clots to create aggregate aggregates. Thus, this tool reduces the risk of stroke and heart attacks occurring when a thrombus that forms in a narrow part of the artery, blocks blood flow and prevents the flow of nutrients and oxygen to biological tissues.

Currently, the drug "Clopidogrel" is produced exclusively in the form of round pink tablets. The composition of each dragee as the main component is seventy-five milligrams of clopidogrel. Auxiliary ingredients are substances such as castor oil, pregelatinized starch, macrogol, anhydrous lactose, magnesium stearate and microcrystalline cellulose. The composition of the shell includes polyethylene glycol 400 and 6000, hypromellose, titanium dioxide and aluminum varnish.

Take the "Clopidogrel" tablets for use instructions for the prevention of stroke, myocardial infarction, peripheral arterial thrombosis, sudden vascular death, and other ischemic disorders in patients suffering from atherosclerosis. In addition, this drug is often prescribed in combination with acetylsalicylic acid to prevent the development of so-called "thrombotic complications" in the case of an acute coronary syndrome.

Use the Clopidogrel tool for use strictly does not recommend people with an allergic reaction to clopidogrel or an individual intolerance to any auxiliary components contained in its composition. Also, do not take these pills to patients with acute bleeding (eg, peptic ulcer) or severe liver failure. The list of strict contraindications, in addition to all of the above, includes pregnancy, age to eighteen years and lactation period. In the case of a deficiency of lactase or lactose intolerance, likewise, it is not necessary to take the tablet "Clopidogrel". With great care, cardiologists prescribe this medicine to patients with a diagnosis of "renal failure" or "moderate form of liver failure." With various pathological conditions that significantly increase the risk of bleeding, and addiction to them, you should not use Clopidogrel. Finally, it is not recommended to take this drug at the same time with medicines "Warfarin", "Heparin" and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.