It is used for prevention of heart attack and stroke. It is a combination of two medicines that prevents clot formation in the blood vessels. This medicine should be taken with food regularly at a fixed time each day. This medicine should not be stopped abruptly and taken strictly as advised by your doctor. Lifestyle changes like low-fat diet, exercise, and not smoking may help this medicine work better. This medicine increases your risk of bleeding, so it is important to be careful while shaving, cutting nails, and using sharp objects. Few common side effects of this medicine may include stomach pain, indigestion, diarrhea, and muscle pain.
Uses / Indications:
Heart attack prevention
Interactions / Warnings:
warnings Alcohol CAUTION It is unsafe to consume alcohol with It. warnings Pregnancy WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS It is unsafe to use during pregnancy. There is positive evidence of human fetal risk, but the benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk, for example in life-threatening situations. Please consult your doctor. warnings Lactation CAUTION It is probably unsafe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggest that the drug could represent a significant risk to the baby. warnings Driving It may make you feel dizzy, drowsy or affect your vision. Do not drive until your vision is clear. warnings Kidney CAUTION It should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of It may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Use of It is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease. warnings Liver CAUTION It should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of It may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Use of It is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
This medicine is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) with anti-platelet action. It works by preventing platelets from sticking together which decreases the formation of harmful blood clots. This lowers the chance of heart attack or stroke.