Clopitab Tablet

Clopitab Tablet is an oral antiplatelet medicine that contains clopidogrel in each tablet as labelled. It belongs to the thienopyridine class of blood thinners that help prevent platelets from sticking together. Clopitab Tablet is used to lower the risk of heart attack, stroke, and other serious clot-related problems in people with certain heart and blood vessel conditions. It is not a pain reliever and it does not dissolve existing clots.

How it works: Clopidogrel in Clopitab Tablet blocks platelets from activating a receptor that helps them clump together, which lowers the chance of a dangerous clot forming. Since this is a tablet, the medicine is absorbed after swallowing and begins working gradually, with full antiplatelet effect building over time.

This Clopitab Tablet is the exact tablet strength supplied by Lupin and is taken by mouth as a standard swallowable tablet, not as a chewable or liquid. Because there are no other strengths or forms listed for this brand here, it should be used only as prescribed for the dosing schedule your doctor has chosen. Doctors may select this tablet when they want a clopidogrel tablet that fits a specific long-term prevention plan after careful assessment.

• Prevention of heart attack
• Prevention of ischemic stroke
• Reducing clot risk after certain heart procedures
• Prevention of problems in peripheral artery disease
• Use after acute coronary syndrome as directed by a doctor

• Swallow Clopitab Tablet whole with a glass of water.
• Take it at the same time each day if your doctor has prescribed regular daily use.
• You may take it with or without food; food does not usually change how it works.
• Do not crush, split, or chew the tablet unless your doctor or pharmacist tells you to.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is almost time for the next dose; do not double up.
• Keep taking it even if you feel well, because its benefit is prevention rather than symptom relief.

Each Clopitab Tablet provides clopidogrel as labelled in one tablet. The dose is usually taken once daily for prevention, but the exact frequency, duration, and whether a loading dose is needed are decided by the doctor based on your condition and other medicines. Do not take more tablets per day than prescribed, because higher amounts can raise the risk of bleeding without adding benefit for most patients.

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

Common side effects of Clopidogrel may include:

• Easy bruising
• Nosebleeds
• Diarrhea
• Stomach upset
• Abdominal pain
• Headache
• Rash

• Clopitab Tablet increases bleeding risk, even with small cuts or dental work.
• Tell your doctor before surgery, including dental procedures, because the tablet may need to be stopped in advance.
• Use extra caution if you have a history of stomach ulcers, bleeding disorders, or recent head injury.
• Avoid starting new pain relievers, cold medicines, or supplements without checking first, because some increase bleeding risk.
• Drink alcohol cautiously, since it can add to stomach irritation and bleeding risk.
• Do not stop Clopitab Tablet on your own after a stent or heart event, because stopping suddenly can raise clot risk.
• If you take aspirin or other antiplatelet medicines, follow your doctor’s instructions closely because bleeding risk is higher.

• Aspirin and other antiplatelet medicines such as ticagrelor or prasugrel
• NSAIDs like ibuprofen or naproxen
• Blood thinners such as warfarin, apixaban, or rivaroxaban
• Some antidepressants, especially SSRIs or SNRIs, may increase bleeding risk
• Omeprazole or esomeprazole may reduce clopidogrel activation in some patients

Store Clopitab Tablet at room temperature in its original strip or box, away from moisture and heat, and keep it out of reach of children.