Uses of Clopid-AS

Heart attack prevention
Stroke prevention

Side effects of Clopid-AS

Abdominal pain
Bruise
Diarrhea
Gastrointestinal bleeding
Increased bleeding tendency
Nosebleeds

How to use Clopid-AS

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. Clopid-AS is to be taken with food.

How Clopid-AS works

Clopid-AS 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 Clopid-AS 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 Clopid-AS before undergoing any surgical procedure.

Safety Advice

UNSAFE – Alcohol: It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Clopid-AS.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR – Pregnancy: Clopid-AS 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: Clopid-AS 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: Clopid-AS may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
CAUTION – Kidney: Clopid-AS should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Clopid-AS may be needed. Please consult your doctor.\nUse of Clopid-AS is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
CAUTION – Liver: Clopid-AS should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Clopid-AS may be needed. Please consult your doctor.\nUse of Clopid-AS is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.