Deplatt 75 mg Tablet

Deplatt 75 mg Tablet is a prescription antiplatelet medicine that contains 75 mg of clopidogrel in each tablet. It belongs to the thienopyridine class of blood thinners and is used to help prevent harmful blood clots. Doctors prescribe Deplatt 75 mg Tablet to lower the risk of heart attack, stroke, and other clot-related problems in people with certain heart or blood vessel conditions. It does not dissolve existing clots, but it helps keep new clots from forming.

How it works: Clopidogrel in Deplatt 75 mg Tablet works by making platelets less sticky, so they are less likely to clump together and form a clot. Since this is an oral tablet, the medicine is absorbed through the digestive tract and then helps reduce clotting activity throughout the body.

Deplatt 75 mg Tablet is the standard daily maintenance strength for clopidogrel in many treatment plans. Because it is the 75 mg tablet, it is usually used for ongoing prevention rather than an initial loading dose, which may be higher in some situations and only given when a doctor specifically wants a faster effect. This strength fits typical long-term therapy when a clinician has already decided clopidogrel is appropriate.

• Prevention of heart attack
• Prevention of ischemic stroke
• Prevention of blood clots after stent placement
• Treatment of peripheral artery disease
• Reduction of clot risk in acute coronary syndrome

• Swallow Deplatt 75 mg Tablet whole with a glass of water.
• Take it at the same time each day if your doctor has prescribed it once daily.
• You may take this tablet with or without food.
• Do not crush or chew the tablet unless your doctor or pharmacist specifically 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.

Each Deplatt 75 mg Tablet provides 75 mg of clopidogrel. This strength is commonly taken once daily for maintenance therapy, but your doctor may choose a different schedule in certain situations. The maximum daily amount should be set by your prescriber, because the right dose depends on your condition, your other medicines, and whether you are using it after a stent or other cardiovascular event.

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
• Rash
• Headache
• Bleeding that may be more noticeable at this 75 mg maintenance strength

• Tell your doctor if you have a history of ulcers, stomach bleeding, or bleeding disorders.
• Use extra caution if you are having surgery, dental work, or any procedure, because Deplatt 75 mg Tablet can increase bleeding.
• Avoid starting new medicines that raise bleeding risk unless your prescriber approves them.
• Limit alcohol if your clinician advises, since alcohol can worsen stomach irritation and bleeding risk.
• Tell your doctor about any liver disease or recent head injury before taking this tablet.
• Do not stop Deplatt 75 mg Tablet on your own, especially if you have a coronary stent, because stopping suddenly may raise clot risk.
• Be careful with activities that could lead to injury because bruising and bleeding may happen more easily.

• Aspirin and other NSAIDs such as ibuprofen or naproxen can increase bleeding risk.
• Blood thinners such as warfarin, apixaban, rivaroxaban, or dabigatran may interact and raise bleeding risk.
• Certain acid-reducing medicines, especially omeprazole and esomeprazole, may reduce clopidogrel activation.
• Other medicines that affect blood clotting or platelets, including some SSRIs/SNRIs, may increase bleeding risk.

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