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Clopirad is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Heart Attack are some of its major therapeutic uses. Clopirad also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The correct dosage of Clopirad depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Clopirad include Chest Pain. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Clopirad as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Clopirad are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Clopirad's effect during pregnancy is Moderate and Mild while nursing. Warnings related to Clopirad's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Bleeding, Peptic Ulcer must refrain from the use of Clopirad since this can cause severe adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Clopirad are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Clopirad may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Clopirad is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Clopirad 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 Clopirad is used -
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Clopirad safe for pregnant women?
Clopirad may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Clopirad again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Clopirad safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can take Clopirad as it bears very minor side effects for them.
What is the effect of Clopirad on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Clopirad on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Clopirad on the Liver?
The liver can be affected by Clopirad. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Clopirad only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Clopirad on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Clopirad on the heart have been reported.
Clopirad 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 Clopirad unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Clopirad habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Clopirad.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Clopirad as it does not make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Clopirad only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Clopirad is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Clopirad
When consumed with certain foods, Clopirad may take longer to have an effect. Contact your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Clopirad
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Clopirad and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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