Common Diarrhoea, Abdominal pain, Dyspepsia, Bleeding.

Expert advice for Progrel Tablet
Good medication for preventing blood clots. For best results, take Progrel at the same time every day. Progrel 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 Progrel temporarily.

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

Q. Is Progrel an anticoagulant?
Progrel is not an anticoagulant. Progrel 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 Progrel a beta blocker?
Progrel is not a beta blocker. Progrel 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 Progrel a Nonsteroidal Antiinflammatory Drug (NSAID)?
Progrel is not a Nonsteroidal Antiinflammatory Drug (NSAID). Progrel belongs to a group of medicines called antiplatelet drugs.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Q. Does Progrel cause itching?
Progrel 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.