Introduction

Uses of Pidogrel Plus

Heart attack prevention
Stroke prevention

Side effects of Pidogrel Plus

Abdominal pain
Bruise
Diarrhea
Gastrointestinal bleeding
Increased bleeding tendency
Nosebleeds

How to use Pidogrel Plus

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Pidogrel Plus is to be taken with food.

How Pidogrel Plus works

Pidogrel Plus is a combination of two antiplatelet medicines: Aspirin and Clopidogrel which prevent heart attack. They work by preventing the platelets from sticking together and decrease the formation of harmful blood clots.

Quick Tips

You have been prescribed Pidogrel Plus to lower your risk of heart attack and stroke.
Take it with food to avoid an upset stomach.
It increases your risk of bleeding. Be careful while shaving, cutting fingernails or toenails or using sharp objects.
Let your doctor know you are taking Pidogrel Plus before undergoing any surgical procedure.

Safety Advice

UNSAFE – Alcohol: It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Pidogrel Plus.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR – Pregnancy: Pidogrel Plus is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR – Breastfeeding: Pidogrel Plus is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
UNSAFE – Driving: Pidogrel Plus may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
CAUTION – Kidney: Pidogrel Plus should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Pidogrel Plus may be needed. Please consult your doctor.\nUse of Pidogrel Plus is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
CAUTION – Liver: Pidogrel Plus should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Pidogrel Plus may be needed. Please consult your doctor.\nUse of Pidogrel Plus is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.