Common Diarrhoea, Abdominal pain, Dyspepsia, Bleeding.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Q. Does Preva cause itching?
Preva 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.