Clodrel Information

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 Benefits & Uses
Clodrel Dosage & How to Take
Clodrel Side Effects
Clodrel Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Clodrel with Other Drugs
Clodrel Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Clodrel
Clodrel Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Clodrel Benefits & Uses

Clodrel is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Heart Attack

Other Benefits

Stroke
Blood Clotting Disorders
Peripheral Vascular Disease

Clodrel Dosage & How to Take

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

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Heart Attack Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 75 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Heart Attack Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 75 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Clodrel Related Warnings

Is the use of Clodrel safe for pregnant women?

Clodrel can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Clodrel right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.

Moderate
Is the use of Clodrel safe during breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding women can take Clodrel as it bears very minor side effects for them.

Mild
What is the effect of Clodrel on the Kidneys?

Clodrel rarely affects the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Clodrel on the Liver?

The liver can be affected by Clodrel. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Clodrel only after medical advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Clodrel on the Heart?

Clodrel may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Clodrel with Other Drugs

Clodrel should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Omeprazole

Moderate

Mild

Tolbutamide

Clodrel Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Clodrel unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Bleeding
Trauma
Peptic Ulcer
Aplastic Anemia
Infections
Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Clodrel

Is this Clodrel habit forming or addictive?

Clodrel does not cause addiction.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Clodrel will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.

Safe
Is it safe?

Clodrel should be used only after doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

There is no benefit of taking Clodrel for mental disorders.

No

Clodrel Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Clodrel

Some foods when eaten with Clodrel can alter the onset of actions. Discuss this with your doctor.

Mild
Interaction between Alcohol and Clodrel

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Clodrel and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

Unknown