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Written By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD

Clopimate 75 mg Tablet is used for the prevention of heart attack or stroke in people at high risk of heart disease. It contains Clopidogrel, which helps in preventing the formation of harmful blood clots (plaque) in your veins. It makes your blood flow easily through your veins, making it less likely to form a serious blood clot. So, it helps prevent blood clots if you have an increased risk of having severe chest pain (unstable angina or heart attack), stroke, or peripheral arterial disease (heart problem due to narrowed blood vessels). In some cases, you may experience side effects such as nosebleeds, heavier periods, bleeding gums, easy bruising, diarrhoea, stomach pain, indigestion, or heartburn. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of its components or if you are pregnant/breastfeeding, and about all the medications you are taking and pre-existing medical conditions.

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Composition :

CLOPIDOGREL-75MG

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Expires on or after :

NPPA :

Regulated

About Clopimate 75 mg Tablet

Clopimate 75 mg Tablet is used 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. 

Clopimate 75 mg Tablet contains clopidogrel, which works by preventing the formation of harmful blood clots (plaque) in your veins. It makes your blood flow easily through your veins, making it less likely to form a serious blood clot.

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.

Clopimate 75 mg Tablet should be taken 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 the medicine based on your medical condition.

Avoid taking Clopimate 75 mg Tablet if you are allergic to it. Let your doctor know if you have any liver, kidney, or heart problems. Clopimate 75 mg Tablet should be taken cautiously in pregnant or breastfeeding women. Do not take Clopimate 75 mg Tablet with aspirin or ibuprofen for pain relief while you are using Clopimate 75 mg Tablet . It may increase the chance of having stomach ulcers or severe gastric bleeding.

Uses of Clopimate 75 mg Tablet

Clopimate 75 mg Tablet used for the prevention of heart attack, Prevention of stroke, and Prevention of heart-related chest pain (angina). The detailed uses of Clopimate 75 mg Tablet are as follows:

  • Prevention of Heart Attack: Clopimate 75 mg Tablet helps to prevent blood clots that can cause heart attacks by inhibiting platelet aggregation.
  • Prevention of Stroke: Clopimate 75 mg Tablet reduces the risk of stroke by preventing blood clots that can block blood flow to the brain.
  • Prevention of Heart-Related Chest Pain (Angina): Clopimate 75 mg Tablet improves blood flow to the heart, reducing the risk of chest pain (angina) caused by reduced blood flow.
  • Management of Acute Coronary Syndrome: Clopimate 75 mg Tablet manages conditions like unstable angina and myocardial infarction (heart attack) by preventing clot formation.
  • Peripheral Arterial Disease: Clopimate 75 mg Tablet reduces the risk of clot formation in peripheral arteries, improving blood flow to limbs.

Directions for Use

  • Clopimate 75 mg Tablet can be taken with or without food. However, if it causes stomach upset, take it with food.
  • It is usually taken once daily at the same time each day or as prescribed by your doctor.
  • Swallow Clopimate 75 mg Tablet as a whole with a glass of water.
  • Do not crush, chew, or break it.

Medicinal Benefits

  • Clopimate 75 mg Tablet plays a vital role in preventing the formation of harmful blood clots in your blood vessels by making platelets (clotting agents) stick together.
  • It helps to reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, unstable angina (heart-related chest pain), and peripheral arterial disease (blocked or poor blood flow due to narrowed blood vessels) in heart disease patients and patients who have undergone recent heart surgery with a stent.

How Clopimate 75 mg Tablet Works

Clopimate 75 mg Tablet belongs to a class of medications called a blood thinner or an antiplatelet medication. Clopimate 75 mg Tablet plays a vital role in preventing the formation of harmful blood clots (plaque) in your veins. It makes your blood flow easily through your veins, making it less likely to form a serious blood clot. So, an intake of Clopimate 75 mg Tablet helps prevent blood clots if you have an increased risk of having severe chest pain (unstable angina or heart attack), stroke, or peripheral arterial disease (heart problem due to narrowed blood vessels).

Storage

• Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight. • Keep out of sight and reach of children. • Non cold chain - To be stored in cool places at 10ºC to 25ºC or below 30ºC.

What if I have taken an overdose of Clopimate 75 mg Tablet

Do not take more than the prescribed dose of Clopimate 75 mg Tablet as it may cause overdose. The symptoms of overdose include unusual bleeding or bruising. If you suspect you have taken overdose or notice signs of overdose, please consult a doctor immediately.

Drug Warnings

  • Avoid taking Clopimate 75 mg Tablet if you are allergic to it.
  • Indigestion medicines known as proton pump inhibitors, like omeprazole, should be used with caution while taking Clopimate 75 mg Tablet .
  • Prolonged use of Clopimate 75 mg Tablet can cause bleeding problems (like nosebleeds, heavier periods, bleeding gums, and easy bruising).
  • If you are going to have any surgery, discontinue taking Clopimate 75 mg Tablet 5 days before the surgery.
  • Sudden discontinuation of Clopimate 75 mg Tablet might increase the risk of heart attack, stroke, and other cardiovascular events. So, do not stop taking Clopimate 75 mg Tablet suddenly.
  • If you have had a recent stroke or heart attack, stop the intake of Clopimate 75 mg 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 Clopimate 75 mg Tablet , including in fatal cases. Therefore, inform your doctor if you observe any such conditions during the treatment.
  • Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before taking Clopimate 75 mg Tablet .
  • Clopimate 75 mg Tablet is not recommended for use in children below 16 years of age.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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How does the drug interact with Clopimate 75 mg Tablet:
When Selexipag and Clopimate 75 mg Tablet are taken together, the body's ability to break down Selexipag may be reduced.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Clopimate 75 mg Tablet with Selexipag is not recommended, please consult your doctor before taking it. They can be taken if prescribed by your doctor.
How does the drug interact with Clopimate 75 mg Tablet:
Taking Clopimate 75 mg Tablet together with mifepristone increases the risk of vaginal bleeding in women.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Clopimate 75 mg Tablet with mifepristone is not recommended, that would certainly result in interaction, it can be taken if a doctor prescribes it. If you experience prolonged and heavy bleeding, consult a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medication without consulting a doctor.
ClopidogrelDesirudin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Clopimate 75 mg Tablet:
Using desirudin together with Clopimate 75 mg Tablet may increase the risk of bleeding.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Clopimate 75 mg Tablet with Desirudin together can result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, consult a doctor if you experience difficulty with bleeding, bleeding, bruising, feeling dizzy or lightheaded, dark or sticky stools, headache, or vomiting. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
ClopidogrelDefibrotide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Clopimate 75 mg Tablet:
Taking Clopimate 75 mg Tablet with Defibrotide can increase the risk of bleeding.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Clopimate 75 mg Tablet and Defibrotide together can cause an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has suggested it. However, consult a doctor if you experience bleeding, bruising, feeling dizzy or lightheaded, having black or tarry stools, experiencing a severe headache, feeling weak, or having bleeding or vomiting. Do not discontinue any medications without first consulting your doctor.
How does the drug interact with Clopimate 75 mg Tablet:
Co-administration of Clopimate 75 mg Tablet with fluconazole can reduce the effectiveness of Clopimate 75 mg Tablet.

How to manage the interaction:
Clopimate 75 mg Tablet and Fluconazole may interact, but you can take these medications together if a doctor has advised it. Do not stop using any medications without talking to your doctor.
How does the drug interact with Clopimate 75 mg Tablet:
Coadministration of Clopimate 75 mg Tablet with Abciximab it increases the risk of bleeding.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a interaction between Clopimate 75 mg Tablet and Abciximab, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult your doctor immediately if you experience unusual bleeding or bruising, vomiting, blood in your urine or stools, headache, dizziness, and weakness. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting your doctor.
How does the drug interact with Clopimate 75 mg Tablet:
Taking Clopimate 75 mg Tablet with Dabigatran may increase the risk of bleeding.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there may be an interaction between Clopimate 75 mg Tablet and Apixaban, they can be taken together if advised by your doctor. However, consult your doctor immediately if you experience any unusual bleeding, dizziness or lightheadedness, red or black, sticky stools, or headaches. Do not discontinue any medication without consulting your doctor.
How does the drug interact with Clopimate 75 mg Tablet:
Taking Clopimate 75 mg Tablet with Ibrutinib can increase the risk of bleeding.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between Clopimate 75 mg Tablet and Ibrutinib, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience any feeling dizzy or lightheaded, red or black, sticky stools, severe headache, or weakness, consult a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medication without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Clopimate 75 mg Tablet:
The use of ramucirumab together with Clopimate 75 mg Tablet may raise the risk of bleeding.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Clopimate 75 mg Tablet and Ramucirumab, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. If you notice these signs, contact your doctor immediately - feeling dizzy or lightheaded, dark or bloody stools, coughing, intense headaches, or weakness. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting your doctor.
ClopidogrelProtamine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Clopimate 75 mg Tablet:
Taking Protamine with Clopimate 75 mg Tablet can increase the risk of bleeding.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Protamine with Clopimate 75 mg Tablet together can result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. Do not stop using any medications without talking to your doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • A low cholesterol diet and a regular exercise regime complement treatment with Clopimate 75 mg Tablet effectively.
  • Stick to a freshly prepared home-cooked meal and avoid processed, packed foods that contain hidden sugar and extra calories.
  • Replacing most of your saturated fats with unsaturated fats can reduce total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol (bad cholesterol) quickly.
  • 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.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

ANTICOAGULANTS / ANTITHROMBOTICS. ANTICONVULSANTS
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Alcohol

Caution

You can drink alcohol with Clopimate 75 mg Tablet . But do not drink too much while taking this medicine. It can irritate your stomach.

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Pregnancy

Consult your doctor

Limited information is available about the use of Clopimate 75 mg Tablet in pregnant women. Therefore, please consult your doctor. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you.

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Breast Feeding

Consult your doctor

Limited information is available about the use of Clopimate 75 mg Tablet in breastfeeding mothers. Therefore, please consult your doctor. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you.

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Driving

Safe if prescribed

Clopimate 75 mg Tablet has no or negligible influence on the ability to drive or use machines.

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Liver

Safe if prescribed

No dosage adjustment is necessary in patients with liver disease.

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Kidney

Caution

Clopimate 75 mg Tablet should be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of kidney disease. Your doctor may have to adjust the dose.

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Children

Unsafe

The safety and effectiveness of Clopimate 75 mg Tablet have not been established in children due to limited testing of this drug on children by competent authorities across the world. Hence, Clopimate 75 mg Tablet is not recommended for use in children.

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Clopimate 75 mg Tablet is used to prevent heart attack or stroke in people at high risk of heart disease.

Clopimate 75 mg Tablet belongs to a class of medications called a blood thinner or an antiplatelet medication. Clopimate 75 mg Tablet plays a vital role in preventing the formation of harmful blood clots (plaque) in your veins. It makes blood flow easily through your veins, making it less likely to form a serious blood clot. So, an intake of Clopimate 75 mg Tablet helps prevent blood clots if you have an increased risk of having severe chest pain (unstable angina or heart attack), stroke, and peripheral arterial disease (heart problem due to narrowed blood vessels).

Yes, Clopimate 75 mg Tablet causes blood to thin. It works by preventing platelets (a type of blood cell) from sticking together and forming clots.

Please consult your doctor if Clopimate 75 mg Tablet needs to be stopped before undergoing surgery. The doctor might ask you to stop taking Clopimate 75 mg Tablet a few days before surgery to avoid the increased risk of bleeding during the procedure.

Do not take aspirin for pain relief or ibuprofen while you are taking Clopimate 75 mg Tablet unless your doctor says it's OK. They raise the risk of unusual bleeding.

When a blood clot is treated, guidelines recommend that patients take blood thinners for the rest of their lives. If they do not, the chance of developing a second clot is 30 to 40 per cent in the next 10 years.

There might be a problem if you are taking herbal therapies with Clopimate 75 mg Tablet , especially those that affect the blood, like Ginkgo Biloba and St John's wort plant extract used as an antidepressant. Together, taking can increase your risk of bleeding. Tell your doctor if you are using any type of herbal supplements before taking Clopimate 75 mg Tablet .

Yes, taking Clopimate 75 mg Tablet can increase the risk of bleeding as it contains aspirin, which is a blood thinner. So, please be very cautious while shaving, cutting fingernails or toenails, or using sharp objects to avoid any bleeding.

Clopimate 75 mg Tablet should be swallowed as a whole with water; do not crush or chew it. Clopimate 75 mg Tablet can be taken at any time of the day, but taking it at the same time daily would be better.

Yes, Clopimate 75 mg Tablet is a blood thinner. It contains clopidogrel, an antiplatelet medicine that prevents the formation of harmful blood clots.

No, Clopimate 75 mg Tablet is not a steroid. It is an antiplatelet medicine.

Clopimate 75 mg Tablet might lower the blood pressure. Not everyone experiences this as it is a rare side effect. Consult the doctor if you experience dizziness, blurred vision or light-headedness.

Do not take Clopimate 75 mg Tablet if you are allergic to any of its components, have severe liver disease or have a medical condition that causes bleeding such as a stomach ulcer or bleeding within the brain.

You can drink alcohol with Clopimate 75 mg Tablet . But do not drink too much alcohol as it can cause stomach irritation.

Avoid taking omeprazole along with Clopimate 75 mg Tablet as omeprazole can reduce the levels of clopidogrel and affect its working. Consult the doctor before taking omeprazole with Clopimate 75 mg Tablet .

Stopping Clopimate 75 mg Tablet may increase the risk of heart attack or stroke. Therefore, do not discontinue Clopimate 75 mg Tablet without consulting your doctor.

Clopimate 75 mg Tablet starts working within 2 hours of taking it.

Clopimate 75 mg Tablet should be taken for as long as it has been prescribed by the doctor. The doctor will determine the duration of treatment based on your condition.

Yes, you can eat food while taking Clopimate 75 mg Tablet as it helps lower stomach irritation.

Be cautious while using sharp objects as you may bleed more easily or for a longer time than usual while you are taking Clopimate 75 mg Tablet . Let the doctor know that you are taking Clopimate 75 mg Tablet if you are due to undergo any surgery or dental procedure.

If you miss a dose of Clopimate 75 mg Tablet take it as soon as you remember, However, if it is almost time for the scheduled dose, skip the missed dose and take the next dose at the scheduled time.

Consult the doctor before taking other medicines while on treatment with Clopimate 75 mg Tablet . Let the doctor know if you are using anticoagulants, painkillers, antidepressants or indigestion medicines.

Side effects of Clopimate 75 mg Tablet include diarrhoea, stomach pain, indigestion, heartburn, headache, nausea, vomiting, constipation, and dizziness. Consult the doctor if the side effects persist or worsen.

Country of origin

INDIA

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NO:78, AE BLOCK,7TH STREET,10TH MAIN ROAD ANNA NAGAR CHENNAI Chennai TN 600040 IN
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