Clopicard 75 mg Tablet

Clopicard 75 mg Tablet is a prescription antiplatelet medicine that contains 75 mg of clopidogrel in each tablet. It belongs to the P2Y12 inhibitor class, which helps prevent dangerous blood clots from forming. Doctors use Clopicard 75 mg Tablet to lower the risk of heart attack, stroke, and other clot-related problems in people with certain heart and blood vessel conditions. It is taken by mouth as a tablet and is often used for ongoing clot prevention.

How it works: Clopicard 75 mg Tablet works by making platelets less sticky, so they are less likely to clump together and form a clot. By taking this tablet regularly, clopidogrel helps keep blood flowing through arteries that are at risk of blockage.

Clopicard 75 mg Tablet is a standard maintenance strength, not a loading dose. Compared with higher-strength clopidogrel products, the 75 mg tablet is the dose doctors commonly choose for regular daily protection once treatment has been started. Because there are no other strengths or forms of this brand listed here, Clopicard 75 mg Tablet fits the typical long-term dosing used after a doctor has decided clopidogrel is appropriate.

• Prevention of heart attack
• Prevention of ischemic stroke
• Prevention of blood clots after certain heart procedures
• Reduction of clot risk in people with peripheral artery disease

• Swallow Clopicard 75 mg Tablet whole with a glass of water.
• Take it at the same time each day to help you remember your dose.
• It can be taken with or without food.
• Do not crush, split, or chew unless your doctor or pharmacist specifically tells you it is okay.
• If you are also taking aspirin or other heart medicines, follow your prescriber’s directions exactly.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is almost time for the next dose; do not double up.

Each Clopicard 75 mg Tablet provides 75 mg of clopidogrel. For many adults, this medication is taken once daily, but your doctor decides the exact schedule based on your condition and bleeding risk. The usual maximum for this maintenance tablet is 75 mg per day unless a prescriber gives different instructions.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Clopidogrel may include:

• Easy bruising
• Nosebleeds
• Bleeding that takes longer to stop
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Stomach upset or diarrhea

• Clopicard 75 mg Tablet can increase bleeding risk, so tell your doctor if you have ulcers, recent surgery, or a bleeding disorder.
• Use caution with alcohol because it can further irritate the stomach and raise bleeding risk.
• Do not start or stop aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or other pain relievers without checking with your doctor.
• Tell your clinician about any planned dental work or surgery, because this tablet may need to be paused before some procedures.
• Seek medical advice before use if you have liver disease or a history of stroke with bleeding.
• This tablet is not meant to treat chest pain or sudden heart attack symptoms right away.
• If you notice unusual bruising or bleeding, report it promptly even if it seems minor.

• Aspirin and other antiplatelet drugs
• Blood thinners such as warfarin, apixaban, rivaroxaban, or dabigatran
• NSAIDs such as ibuprofen or naproxen
• Omeprazole or esomeprazole, which may reduce clopidogrel activation
• Certain antidepressants that can increase bleeding risk, such as SSRIs or SNRIs

Store Clopicard 75 mg Tablet in its original strip or box at room temperature, away from excess heat, moisture, and direct light.