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Pilogrel is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Heart Attack. Secondary and off-label uses of Pilogrel have also been mentioned below.
The right dosage of Pilogrel depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. 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 Pilogrel include Chest Pain. Some other side effects of Pilogrel have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Pilogrel normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Pilogrel's effect during pregnancy is Moderate and Mild while nursing. Warnings related to Pilogrel's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Pilogrel is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Bleeding, Peptic Ulcer as it can result in adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Pilogrel are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug interactions for Pilogrel have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Pilogrel, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Pilogrel 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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Is the use of Pilogrel safe for pregnant women?
Pilogrel can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Pilogrel, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Pilogrel safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Pilogrel on breastfeeding women are very mild.
What is the effect of Pilogrel on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Pilogrel on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Pilogrel on the Liver?
There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Pilogrel. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Pilogrel on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Pilogrel on the heart have been reported.
Pilogrel 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 Pilogrel unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Pilogrel habit forming or addictive?
Pilogrel is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Pilogrel does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Pilogrel only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Pilogrel cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Pilogrel
Some foods when eaten with Pilogrel can alter the onset of actions. Discuss this with your doctor.
Interaction between Alcohol and Pilogrel
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Pilogrel.
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; 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