Clopilet A 150 Capsule 15's

• Clopilet A 150 Capsule is a combination of two antiplatelet medicines or blood thinners Aspirin 150mg and Clopidogrel 75mg used to reduce the formation of harmful blood clots in your blood vessels
• This medication prevents heart attack or stroke in patients with heart disease
• Addictive drug: No
• Therapeutic Class: Blood-Related
• Schedule “H” prescription drug Caution: Not to be sold at a retail outlet without the prescription of a registered medical practitioner
• Store below 30°C protected from light & moisture
• Keep out of the reach of children

Prevention of heart attack and stroke

• It is not safe to consume alcohol while taking Clopilet A 150 Capsule as it can cause stomach ulcers or can increase your blood pressure
• Avoid fatty foods and control your cholesterol levels
• Do not take a double dose of this medicine if you miss a dose, skip the missed dose and follow your regular schedule as prescribed
   

Clopilet A 150mg Capsule may interact with the following drugs, consult your doctor
 

• Blood thinners (warfarin, heparin, phenindione, ticlopidine)
• Anti-psychotics (fluoxetine, fluvoxamine, moclobemide, lithium, sertraline, paroxetine)
• Anti-diabetics (glibenclamide, repaglinide), Anti-cancer drugs (paclitaxel, methotrexate)
• Gout medicines (probenecid), Anti-epilepsy drugs (valproate, phenytoin, carbamazepine)
• Anti-inflammatory medication (ibuprofen), Upset stomach (omeprazole, esomeprazole)
• Antifungals (fluconazole, voriconazole), HIV drugs (efavirenz, ritonavir, cobicistat)

Clopilet A 150 Capsule may not be safe to intake during pregnancy or breastfeeding as it can affect the baby. Consult your doctor

• You have been prescribed Clopilet A 150 Capsule to lower your risk of heart attack and stroke
• Take the medicine with food to avoid an upset stomach
• It increases your risk of bleeding. Be careful while shaving, cutting fingernails or toenails, using sharp objects, or doing any activities that put your at risk of bleeding
• Inform your doctor if you are taking Clopilet A 150 Capsule before undergoing any surgical procedure

• Stomach pain
• Bruise
• Diarrhea
• Gastrointestinal bleeding
• Increased bleeding
• Nosebleeds

Clopilet A 150 Capsule can be taken with food to avoid a stomach upset. Take it as prescribed by your doctor

Clopilet A 150 Capsule is a combination of Aspirin 150mg, Clopidogrel 75mg

Aspirin and Clopidogrel prevent platelets from sticking together and decrease the formation of harmful blood clots thus preventing heart attack or stroke

Q. Why have I been prescribed Clopilet A 150 Capsule?
Clopilet A 150 Capsule may have been prescribed for you if you had a heart attack, were treated with stents in your coronary arteries, had coronary artery bypass graft surgery

Q. Is Clopilet A 150 Capsule a blood thinner?
Yes, Clopilet A 150 Capsule is a type of blood thinner that prevents your platelets from sticking together and forming harmful blood clots in your blood vessels

Q. How long do I need to take Clopilet A 150 Capsule after stent insertion?
Your doctor will suggest the time period for intake of Clopilet A 150 Capsule depending on various factors like the illness you are being treated for, type of stent inserted, bleeding experienced during treatment. It is generally prescribed for a minimum duration of 1 year do not stop taking the medication without consulting your doctor

Q. Can I drink alcohol while taking Clopilet A 150 Capsule?
It is not advisable to drink alcohol while taking Clopilet A 150 Capsule, as alcohol may sometimes lead to stomach bleeding

Q. What are precautions to be taken while having Clopilet A 150 Capsule medication?
Clopilet A 150 Capsule may cause life-threatening bleeding. Inform your doctor if you see black tarry stools or blood in the urine. Watch out for any signs of stroke, like sudden numbness or weakness, difficulty in walking, mental confusion, slurred speech, dizziness, unexplained headache. Contact your doctor and get medical help immediately

Q. Must I stop taking Clopilet A 150 Capsule before surgery?
Your doctor will decide whether you need to stop taking Clopilet A 150 Capsule before any surgery or treatment to avoid the risk of bleeding during the procedure, do not stop taking it on your own

Q. Who should not take Clopilet A 150 Capsule?
People who are allergic to it, people who have or ever had severe liver disease, stomach ulcers, bleeding in the brain, hemophilia. Women who are trying to get pregnant, already pregnant, or breastfeeding

Q. What if I forget to take a dose of Clopilet A 150 Capsule?
Take it as soon as possible but if it is time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and follow your regular prescribed schedule

Q. What should I avoid while taking Clopilet A 150 Capsule?
Avoid activities that put you at risk of bleeding. Avoid taking painkillers as they may increase your chances of developing a stomach ulcer and bleeding. Avoid taking excessive alcohol as it may also cause stomach ulcers. Consult your doctor if you take ibuprofen for joint pain, headache, backache

• Inform your doctor if you have any liver or kidney disease as patients with liver or kidney disease must take Clopilet A 150 with caution, dose adjustments may also be required
• Patients with severe liver or kidney disease must avoid taking Clopilet A 150 Capsule
• Consult your doctor if you have allergic reactions to medicines, heart diseases, active bleeding disorders, asthma, a clot in an artery of your brain before taking this medicine