Col, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Heart Attack. Other than this, Col has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Col. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Col side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. These side effects of Col are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Col is Moderate for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Col's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Col is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Liver Disease, Aplastic Anemia are examples of such conditions. Other contraindications of Col have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug reaction of Col with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Col, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Col 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 Col is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Col safe for pregnant women?
Col may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Col again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Col safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Col on breastfeeding women are very mild.
What is the effect of Col on the Kidneys?
Col rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Col on the Liver?
Col can cause side effects that could harm the liver. So medical advice before taking it is necessary.
What is the effect of Col on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Col on the heart have been reported.
Col should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Col unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Col habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Col has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Col since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Col only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Col is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Col
You can take Col with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Col
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Col with alcohol will be.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Ticlopidine Hydrochloride
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 630
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 56-57