Aplaket 250mg Tablet
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Product introduction
Aplaket 250mg Tablet is a medicine used to prevent stroke in people for whom aspirin has failed to work or is not suitable. It lowers the chances of another stroke in people who have already suffered a stroke or a mini-stroke (brief stroke-like attack that resolves within a few minutes to hours).
Aplaket 250mg Tablet is used to prevent blood clots in patients with a recent heart attack or stroke
Aplaket 250mg Tablet is used to prevent blood clots in patients with a recent heart attack or stroke
Uses of Aplaket Tablet
Benefits of Aplaket Tablet
In Prevention of Stroke
Aplaket 250mg Tablet is an antiplatelet medicine, or blood thinner. It works by preventing cells called platelets from sticking together and helps to prevent your blood from clotting inside veins and arteries. This helps the blood flow freely around your body thereby preventing a stroke. Take this medicine regularly and make appropriate lifestyle changes to achieve maximum benefits. It is often prescribed along with a low dose of aspirin which also helps to prevent blood from clotting.
Side effects of Aplaket Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Aplaket
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Abdominal pain
- Rash
- Decreased white blood cell count
How to use Aplaket Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Aplaket 250mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Aplaket 250mg Tablet.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Aplaket 250mg Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Aplaket 250mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Aplaket 250mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Aplaket 250mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Aplaket 250mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Aplaket 250mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Regular monitoring of liver function test is advisable while you are taking this medicine.
Regular monitoring of liver function test is advisable while you are taking this medicine.
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Quick tips
- Take it with food to help you lower your chance of having an upset stomach like nausea and vomiting.
- Do not discontinue using the medicine without consulting your doctor as this may increase your chances of having another heart attack or stroke.
- You may be asked for regular blood tests to monitor CBC( complete blood count). Inform your doctor if you experience decreased white blood cells(WBC) and any infection.
- Aplaket 250mg Tablet may lower your ability to fight off infections and make you more susceptible to them. Tell your doctor right away if you have any signs of infection (e.g., fever, cough, sore throat and chills)
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Thienopyridine derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
BLOOD RELATED
Action Class
P2Y12 inhibitors (ADP receptor)
Patient concerns
FAQs
What is the most important thing I should know about Aplaket 250mg Tablet?
Aplaket 250mg Tablet is a blood thinner which lowers your chance of getting or dying from a heart attack or stroke. However, this blood thinning property of Aplaket 250mg Tablet (and similar drugs) can cause serious bleeding and may even lead to death in some cases. The need for blood transfusions or surgery may arise in cases of serious bleeding, such as internal bleeding.
Is Aplaket 250mg Tablet an anticoagulant?
Aplaket 250mg Tablet is an antiplatelet medicine or blood thinner. It makes your blood flow through your blood vessels more easily, reducing the chances of developing dangerous blood clots.
What will happen if I stop taking Aplaket 250mg Tablet?
Do not stop taking Aplaket 250mg Tablet without talking to your doctor. Doing this may increase your risk of getting a heart attack or stroke. Moreover, people being treated with a stent should continue taking it, as stopping this medicine may increase the risk of getting a blood clot in the stent. As a result, the person may become susceptible to a heart attack or even death.
Can I drink alcohol with Aplaket 250mg Tablet?
Drinking too much alcohol while taking Aplaket 250mg Tablet can irritate your stomach. This can increase your risk of getting a stomach ulcer. Therefore, avoid alcohol intake while taking this medicine.
Will I need to stop Aplaket 250mg Tablet before having surgery or dental treatment?
Your doctor may instruct you to stop taking Aplaket 250mg Tablet 5 days before surgery. This will help decrease your risk of excessive bleeding during your surgery or procedure. Your doctor will advise you when to start taking Aplaket 250mg Tablet again.
How long does Aplaket 250mg Tablet take to work?
Aplaket 250mg Tablet starts working within 30 minutes of taking your first dose. You may not feel any different after you start taking Aplaket 250mg Tablet, but this does not mean that the medicine is not working. Keep taking this medicine even if you feel well, as you will still be getting its benefits.
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Name: Elder Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Address: “Elder House” Plot No. C-9, Dalia Industrial Estate, Off Veera Desai Road, Andheri (W), Mumbai – 400053.
Country of origin: India
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