prescription required

Bookmark
In-stock 10 tablets in 1 strip
60.51

NOTICE: unsafe with : Alcohol

USED FOR:
Prevention of blood clots

COMPOSITION:
Clopidogrel (75mg)

Therapeutic Uses:
cardiac

Related Warnings
CAUTION
Alcohol
CAUTION

PROBABLY SAFE
Pregnancy
PROBABLY SAFE

Clofirst 75mg Tablet is probably safe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effect on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. Please consult your doctor.

Lactation

Clofirst 75mg Tablet is probably safe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent a significant risk to the baby.

SAFE
Driving
SAFE

Clofirst 75mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

There is limited information available on the use of Clofirst 75mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

There is limited information available on the use of Clofirst 75mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

Clopidogrel   75mg

Uses of Clofirst Tablet
Clofirst 75mg Tablet is used for prevention of blood clotsIt decreases the chances of having another heart attack or stroke from a disease related to your heart or blood vessels.

How to use Clofirst Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Clofirst 75mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Clofirst Tablet works
Clofirst 75mg Tablet is an antiplatelet medication. It works by preventing platelets from sticking together which decreases the formation of harmful blood clots. This lowers the chance of heart attack or stroke.

Side Effects:

Common Diarrhoea, Abdominal pain, Dyspepsia, Bleeding.

Expert advice for Clofirst Tablet
Good medication for preventing blood clots. For best results, take Clofirst at the same time every day. Clofirst increases your risk of bleeding. Be careful while shaving, cutting fingernails or toenails, or using sharp objects. Do not discontinue use without consulting your doctor. If you are going to have a surgery or dental treatment, you may be asked to stop taking Clofirst temporarily.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is Clofirst a narcotic substance?
No. Clofirst is not narcotic substance. It is an antiplatelet medication and is used in the management of heart attack and unstable angina.

Q. Is Clofirst an anticoagulant?
Clofirst is not an anticoagulant. Clofirst belongs to a group of medicines called antiplatelet drugs. Both antiplatelets and anticoagulants work to prevent clots in your blood vessels, but they work in different ways. Antiplatelets interfere with the binding of platelets, or the process that actually starts the formation of blood clots. Anticoagulants interfere with the proteins in your blood that are involved with the coagulation process. These proteins are called factors. Different anticoagulants interfere with different factors to prevent clotting

Q. Is Clofirst a beta blocker?
Clofirst is not a beta blocker. Clofirst belongs to a group of medicines called antiplatelet drugs. Platelets are very small structures in the blood, which clump together during blood clotting. By preventing this clumping, antiplatelet drugs decreases the formation of blood clots (also known as thrombosis).

Q. Is Clofirst a Nonsteroidal Antiinflammatory Drug (NSAID)?
Clofirst is not a Nonsteroidal Antiinflammatory Drug (NSAID). Clofirst belongs to a group of medicines called antiplatelet drugs.

Q. How long can I take Clofirst for?
Take Clofirst only for a duration as advised by your doctor.

Q. Is Clofirst a blood thinner?
Clofirst is a blood thinner medicine that lowers the chance of blood clots forming in your body. Clofirst belongs to a group of medicines called antiplatelet drugs.

Q. Is Clofirst a statin?
Clofirst is not a statin. Clofirst belongs to a group of medicines called antiplatelet drugs.

Q. Is Clofirst an Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE) inhibitor?
Clofirst is not an Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE) inhibitor. Clofirst belongs to a group of medicines called antiplatelet drugs.

Q. Does Clofirst cause weight gain?
Clofirst is not known to cause weight gain. Please consult your doctor if you experience weight gain after taking Clofirst.

Q. Does Clofirst lower blood pressure?
Clofirst does not lower blood pressure. Please consult your doctor if you experience lowering of blood pressure after taking Clofirst as it may require proper diagnosis and treatment.

Q. Does Clofirst cause bruising?
Bruising is a common side effect of Clofirst. Please consult your doctor if you notice any bruising after taking Clofirst.

Q. Does Clofirst cause constipation?
Constipation is an uncommon side effect associated with the use of Clofirst.

Q. Does Clofirst cause itching?
Clofirst can cause itching as an uncommon side effect. Contact your doctor immediately if you experience swelling in mouth or skin disorders like rashes and itching, blisters of the skin. These may be the signs of an allergic reaction.