Rafixa 75 mg tablets 30 pills

Product name Rafiixa, 75 mg, relieves from risks of blood clotting - 30 tablets Scientific name Clopidogrel 75 mg tablets Rafiixa 75 mg tablets belong to anticoagulant drugs How Clopidogrel works Clopidogrel is an antiplatelet agent used to prevent blood clotting in peripheral blood vessels, coronary artery disease, and cerebrovascular diseases. Clopidogrel is an inhibitor of platelet activation and aggregation Medical uses of Rafiixa 75 mg tablets Taken by adults to prevent blood clots (thrombi) in hardened blood vessels (arteries), a process known as arterial thrombosis, which can lead to atherosclerosis (such as stroke, heart attack, or death). Clopidogrel was prescribed to help prevent blood clotting and reduce the risk of these severe events for the following reasons: You have arteriosclerosis You have previously suffered a heart attack or stroke or a condition known as peripheral artery disease You have experienced an acute type of chest pain called "unstable angina" or "myocardial infarction" (heart attack). You have an irregular heartbeat How to use Rafiixa 75 mg tablets Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor or pharmacist told you. Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure. The recommended dose, including for patients with a condition called "atrial fibrillation" (irregular heartbeat), is one 75 mg Clopidogrel tablet daily. Taken orally with or without food, at the same time each day. If you experience severe chest pain (unstable angina or heart attack), your doctor may give you 300 mg of Clopidogrel (one 300 mg tablet or four 75 mg tablets) once at the start of treatment. After that, the recommended dose is one 75 mg Clopidogrel tablet daily as described above. Doses can be changed in special circumstances, so always follow your doctor’s or pharmacist’s instructions. If you take more than you should, talk to your doctor or go to the hospital immediately. If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember unless it is time for the next dose. Do not take a double dose (two doses at the same time) to make up for the missed dose. Side effects of Rafiixa 75 mg tablets Although the following side effects are not common for everyone, some patients may complain of: Diarrhea, abdominal pain, indigestion or acidity Headache, stomach ulcer, vomiting, nausea, constipation, excessive gas in the stomach or intestines, skin rash, itching, dizziness, tingling and numbness. Dizziness Using Rafiixa 75 mg tablets during pregnancy and breastfeeding If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you might be pregnant, or planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine. Your doctor will discuss the potential risks and benefits of using this medication during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Helpful tips to reduce blood clotting Wear loose clothing or socks. Wear special socks (called compression stockings) if your doctor prescribed them. Perform the exercises your doctor gives you. Change your position often, especially during a long trip. Do not stand or sit for more than an hour at a time. Take all medications prescribed by your doctor. Warnings and precautions while using Rafiixa 75 mg tablets If any of the following conditions apply to you, you should inform your doctor before taking Clopidogrel: If you have a risk of bleeding If you have a stroke in one of the arteries (stroke) that occurred within the past seven days If you have kidney or liver disease If you have an allergy or reaction to any medication used to treat your condition Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken or might take any other medications, including over-the-counter drugs, prescribed medicines, herbal supplements, vitamins, and dietary supplements. Storage method for Rafiixa 75 mg tablets Store at temperatures below 25°C. Do not refrigerate the medicine. Keep this medicine out of sight and reach of children. Store in the original container to protect from moisture. Do not use this medicine after the expiration date printed on the container/strip/label. The expiration date refers to the last day of the month.