Clopilet Tablet

Clopilet Tablet is a tablet containing clopidogrel, an antiplatelet medicine used to help prevent harmful blood clots. Each Clopilet Tablet provides the labeled strength of clopidogrel in one oral tablet, and it belongs to the P2Y12 inhibitor class. Doctors prescribe Clopilet 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 often used after a heart attack, in peripheral artery disease, or after some heart procedures.

How it works: Clopidogrel in Clopilet Tablet blocks platelets from sticking together as easily, which helps keep blood clots from forming inside arteries. Because it is a tablet taken by mouth, it is absorbed through the digestive tract and then works in the bloodstream to help make platelets less “sticky.”

Because Clopilet Tablet is a standard oral tablet and the only form we sell for this brand, it fits routine once-daily clopidogrel treatment for patients whose doctor has chosen this specific product and labeled strength. It is not a rapid-acting pain medicine; instead, it works over time to reduce clot formation, so the benefit is felt through prevention rather than a noticeable immediate effect. Your doctor selects this strength based on your condition, bleeding risk, and whether you need clopidogrel maintenance therapy.

• Prevent heart attack
• Prevent stroke
• Reduce clot risk after acute coronary syndrome
• Help after coronary stent placement
• Treat peripheral artery disease

• Swallow the Clopilet Tablet whole with water.
• Take it exactly as prescribed, usually once daily.
• You can take it with or without food.
• Take it at the same time each day to help you remember.
• Do not crush or chew the tablet unless your doctor or pharmacist specifically tells you to.
• If you also take aspirin, use only the dose your doctor recommends.

Each Clopilet Tablet provides the labeled clopidogrel strength in one tablet, and this exact dose should not be assumed to be a starting dose for everyone. Depending on your condition, a doctor may prescribe it once daily for maintenance, and the maximum daily amount should only be set by the prescriber based on your treatment plan.

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
• Diarrhea
• Stomach upset
• Rash
• Headache

• Tell your doctor if you have a history of stomach ulcers, bleeding problems, or recent surgery.
• This medicine can increase bleeding risk, so be careful with cuts, shaving, and contact sports.
• Use extra caution if you take aspirin, NSAIDs, or blood thinners, because bleeding risk can rise.
• Tell all healthcare professionals, including dentists, that you take clopidogrel before any procedure.
• Do not stop Clopilet Tablet suddenly unless your doctor tells you to, especially after a stent or heart event.
• If you have liver disease or have had unusual bleeding before, your doctor may monitor you more closely.
• Alcohol can further raise bleeding risk, so ask your clinician how much is safe for you.

• Aspirin and other NSAIDs such as ibuprofen or naproxen
• Warfarin and other anticoagulants
• PPIs such as omeprazole or esomeprazole, which may reduce clopidogrel effect
• SSRIs or SNRIs, which may increase bleeding risk
• Certain antifungal or HIV medicines that can affect clopidogrel activation

Store Clopilet Tablet in its original strip/box at room temperature, away from excess moisture, heat, and light.