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Clodrel is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Heart Attack. Clodrel also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Clodrel. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Common side effects of Clodrel include Chest Pain. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Clodrel can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Such side effects of Clodrel normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Clodrel is Moderate for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Clodrel's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Clodrel can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Clodrel in conditions like Bleeding, Peptic Ulcer. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Clodrel contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Clodrel have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Clodrel is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Clodrel is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Clodrel is used -
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Clodrel safe for pregnant women?
Clodrel may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Clodrel again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Clodrel safe during breastfeeding?
Clodrel has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Clodrel on the Kidneys?
Clodrel has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Clodrel on the Liver?
You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Clodrel. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Clodrel on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Clodrel on the heart have been reported.
Clodrel should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Clodrel unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Clodrel habit forming or addictive?
Clodrel is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Clodrel does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Clodrel only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Clodrel for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Clodrel
Clodrel may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Clodrel
Information about the interaction of Clodrel and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Plavix (clopidogrel bisulfate)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 630-631
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 335-336
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Plavix (clopidogrel bisulfate)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 630-631
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 335-336
