{"id":6913,"date":"2021-02-01T08:40:52","date_gmt":"2021-02-01T08:40:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=6913"},"modified":"2023-01-19T07:02:28","modified_gmt":"2023-01-19T07:02:28","slug":"cloriocard","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/cloriocard\/","title":{"rendered":"Cloriocard &#8211; Clopidogrel Uses, Dose, And Side Effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Cloriocard 75 mg&nbsp;Clopidogrel Film-Coated Tablets&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. What Cloriocard Is And What Cloriocard Used For<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Cloriocard contains clopidogrel and belongs to a group of medicines called antiplatelet agents.\u00a0Platelets\u00a0are very small cells in the blood, forming clots during blood clotting (blood clotting).\u00a0By preventing this\u00a0clot\u00a0formation, platelet inhibitors reduce the risk of blood clots forming (a process known as\u00a0thrombosis\u00a0or blood clot formation).<br>Cloriocard used by adults to prevent blood clots (\u00a0thrombosis\u00a0s) in hardened blood vessels (\u00a0artery\u00a0s), a process known as\u00a0atherothrombosis, which can lead to atherothrombotic events (such as stroke (\u00a0stroke\u00a0), heart attack, or death).<br>You have been given Cloriocard to prevent the formation of blood clots and to reduce the risk of these serious events due to the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>You suffer from atherosclerosis (also known as atherosclerosis), and<\/li><li>You have previously had a heart attack, stroke, or suffer from something called\u00a0a peripheral\u00a0arterial\u00a0disease or<\/li><li>You have had severe angina (\u00a0unstable angina\u00a0) or a heart attack (heart attack).\u00a0To treat this condition, your doctor may have placed a\u00a0stent\u00a0in the blocked or narrowed blood vessel to restore effective blood flow.\u00a0You should also get\u00a0acetylsalicylic acid\u00a0(a substance found in many medicines used to relieve pain and lower <a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/cold\/\">fever<\/a> and prevent blood clots) from your doctor.<\/li><li>You have an irregular heartbeat called atrial fibrillation, and you cannot take blood-thinning drugs orally ( vitamin K antagonists ) that prevent new blood clots from forming and existing blood clots from growing.\u00a0It would help if you learned that oral blood-thinning drugs are more effective than\u00a0acetylsalicylic acid\u00a0or the combination of Cloriocard and\u00a0acetylsalicylic acid for this disease.\u00a0Your doctor should have prescribed Cloriocard and\u00a0acetylsalicylic acid\u00a0if you cannot take blood-thinning medicines orally and are not at risk of heavy bleeding.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Clopidogrel contained in Cloriocard may also be approved for treating other conditions not mentioned in this product information.\u00a0Ask your doctor, pharmacist, or another healthcare professional if you have further questions, and always follow their instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. What You Need To Know Before Taking Cloriocard<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do Not Yake Cloriocard<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>If you are allergic to clopidogrel or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).<\/li><li>If you suffer from any disease that causes active bleeding, such as.\u00a0Gastric ulcer\u00a0or bleeding in the brain.<\/li><li>If you suffer from severe liver disease.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any of these symptoms or further questions, ask your doctor before taking Cloriocard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warnings And Cautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to your doctor before taking Cloriocard if any of the following situations apply to you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>If you are at risk of bleeding, such as<ul><li>A disease that puts you at risk for internal bleeding (such as\u00a0stomach ulcers\u00a0)<\/li><li>A blood disease that puts you at risk of internal bleeding (in the body&#8217;s\u00a0tissues, organs, or joints)<\/li><li>A recent serious injury<\/li><li>A recent surgery (including dental surgery)<\/li><li>A planned operation (including dental operations) within the next week.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>If you have had a blockage in an\u00a0artery\u00a0in your brain (ischemic\u00a0stroke\u00a0) that occurred within the last week<\/li><li>If you suffer from kidney or liver disease<\/li><li>If you have had an\u00a0allergy\u00a0or reaction to other medicines to treat your illness.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>While taking Cloriocard<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>You should inform your doctor if surgery (including dental) is planned.<\/li><li>You should also inform your doctor immediately if you develop a medical condition (also known as Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura or TTP) that includes fever and bruising under the skin that may occur as red pin-sized dots, with or without unexplained severe weakness, confusion, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice) (see section 4 Possible\u00a0side effects\u00a0).<\/li><li>If you cut or injure yourself, it may take longer than usual for the bleeding to stop.\u00a0This is linked to how your medicine works because it prevents the formation of blood clots.\u00a0This normally has no significance for minor cuts and injuries, such as\u00a0if you cut yourself when shaving.\u00a0However, if you are concerned about your bleeding, contact your doctor immediately (see section 4, Possible\u00a0side effects\u00a0).<\/li><li>Your doctor may order blood tests.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Children And Young People<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Please do not give this medicine to children, as it does not help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other medicines and Cloriocard<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines. Some other medicines may affect the use of clopidogrel or vice versa.<br>You must tell your doctor if you are taking it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Medicines that may increase your bleeding risk such as:<ul><li>Blood-thinning drugs taken orally, drugs used to reduce the formation of blood clots<\/li><li>Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (\u00a0NSAIDs\u00a0), which are commonly used to treat painful and inflammatory conditions in muscles and joints<\/li><li>Heparin\u00a0or any other medicine that is injected to reduce the formation of blood clots<\/li><li>Ticlopidine, another antiplatelet agent<\/li><li>Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (including but not limited to\u00a0fluoxetine or fluvoxamine), medicines commonly used to treat depression<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Omeprazole or esomeprazole, medicines used to treat stomach problems<\/li><li>Fluconazole\u00a0or voriconazole, medicines used to treat fungal infections<\/li><li>Antiretroviral drugs (drugs for the treatment of HIV infections)<\/li><li>Carbamazepine, a drug used to treat various forms of\u00a0epilepsy<\/li><li>Moclobemide, a medicine used to treat depression<\/li><li>Repaglinide, a medicine used to treat\u00a0diabetes<\/li><li>Paclitaxel is a medicine used to treat cancer.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Suppose you have had severe chest pain ( unstable angina or heart attack). In that case, your doctor may prescribe Cloriocard with\u00a0acetylsalicylic acid, a substance found in many medicines to relieve pain and lower fever.\u00a0Temporary use of\u00a0acetylsalicylic acid\u00a0(not more than 1,000 mg for 24 hours) is not generally considered a problem, but long-term use under other conditions should be discussed with your doctor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cloriocard With Food And Drink<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Cloriocard can be taken with or without food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy And Breastfeeding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This medicine should preferably not be taken during pregnancy. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.\u00a0If you become pregnant while using Cloriocard, you should contact your doctor immediately as it is not recommended to take clopidogrel during pregnancy. It would be best if you did not breastfeed while taking this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are breastfeeding or planning to breastfeed, talk to your doctor before taking this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving And Using Machines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Cloriocard is unlikely to affect your ability to drive or use machines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You are responsible for assessing whether you can drive a motor vehicle or perform work requiring sharpened attention.\u00a0One of the factors that can affect your ability in these respects is the use of drugs due to their effects and\u00a0side effects.\u00a0Descriptions of these effects and\u00a0side effects\u00a0can be found in other sections.\u00a0Read all the information in this leaflet for guidance.\u00a0If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. How To Take Cloriocard<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you.\u00a0Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.<\/li><li>The recommended\u00a0dose, including for patients with atrial fibrillation\u00a0(irregular heartbeat), is a 75 mg tablet of Cloriocard per day taken orally, with or without food, and at the same time each day.<\/li><li>If you have had severe chest pain (\u00a0unstable angina\u00a0or heart attack), your doctor may give you 300 mg of clopidogrel (4 tablets of Cloriocard 75 mg) once at the beginning of treatment.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Following this, the\u00a0<strong>recommended\u00a0dose is\u00a0one Cloriocard\u00a075 mg\u00a0tablet\u00a0daily, <\/strong>as described above. It would help if you took Cloriocard for as long as your doctor prescribes it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If You Forget To Take Cloriocard<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you forget to take a\u00a0dose of\u00a0Cloriocard and discover it within 12 hours, take the tablet as soon as you notice and take the next tablet at the usual time. If it takes more than 12 hours before you discover it, take the next daily\u00a0dose at the usual time.\u00a0Do not take a double\u00a0dose\u00a0to make up for a forgotten tablet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If You Stop Taking Cloriocard<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Do not stop treatment unless your doctor tells you to.\u00a0<\/strong>Contact a doctor or pharmacist before stopping treatment. If you have any further questions about the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Possible Cloriocard Side Effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This medicine can cause side effects like all medicines, although not everybody gets them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Contact your doctor immediately if you have the following:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Fever, signs of\u00a0infection,\u00a0or severe weakness.\u00a0This may be due to the rare narrowing of certain\u00a0blood cells.<\/li><li>Signs of liver problems, such as yellowing of the skin and eyes (jaundice) with or without concomitant small punctate hemorrhages under the skin (visible as red dots) or confusion (see section 2 \u201cWarnings and Precautions\u201d).<\/li><li>Swelling of the mouth or skin problems such as rash and,\u00a0itching, blisters on the skin.\u00a0This may be a sign of an\u00a0allergic reaction.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The most common&nbsp;side effect&nbsp;reported with clopidogrel is bleeding<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bleeding can occur in the stomach or intestines, bruising, hematoma (unusual bleeding or bruising under the skin), nosebleeds, and blood in the urine.\u00a0In a few cases, bleeding in the eye and internal bleeding in the head, lungs, or joints have also been reported.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If you experience prolonged bleeding while taking Cloriocard<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you cut or injure yourself, it may take longer than usual for the bleeding to stop.\u00a0This is linked to how your medicine works because it prevents the formation of blood clots.\u00a0This normally has no significance for minor cuts and injuries, such as if you cut yourself when shaving.\u00a0However, if you are concerned about your bleeding, contact your doctor immediately (see section 2, &#8220;Warnings and precautions&#8221;).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Other\u00a0side effects\u00a0are:<\/strong><br><strong>Common<\/strong>\u00a0(may affect up to 1 in 10 people):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Diarrhea<\/li><li>Abdominal pain<\/li><li>Indigestion, or heartburn<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Uncommon<\/strong>&nbsp;(may affect up to 1 in 100 people):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Headache<\/li><li>Dizziness<\/li><li>Tingling<\/li><li>Numbness<\/li><li>Gastric ulcer<\/li><li>Inflammation\u00a0of the gastric\u00a0mucosa\u00a0(gastritis; possible signs include stomach pain), vomiting, nausea, constipation, increased <a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/flatulence\/\">flatulence<\/a> in the stomach or intestines<\/li><li>Rash and\u00a0itching<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Rare<\/strong>&nbsp;(may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Dizziness<\/li><li>Enlarged breasts in men<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Very rare<\/strong>&nbsp;(may affect up to 1 in 10,000 people):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Jaundice<\/li><li>Severe abdominal pain with or without <a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/back-hurts\/\">back pain<\/a> (pancreatitis or intestinal inflammation)<\/li><li>Fever<\/li><li>Difficulty breathing is sometimes associated with coughing<\/li><li>Generalized allergic reactions (e.g., a general feeling of warmth with a sudden general feeling of discomfort until you faint), swelling of the mouth, blisters on the skin, allergic skin reactions<\/li><li>Sore mouth (\u00a0stomatitis\u00a0)<\/li><li>Decreased\u00a0blood pressure<\/li><li>Inflammation\u00a0of the blood vessels, often with a rash<\/li><li>Confusion<\/li><li>Hallucinations<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/joint-pain\/\">Joint pain<\/a><\/li><li>Muscle aches<\/li><li>Taste changes<\/li><li>Taste loss<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Has been reported<\/strong>&nbsp;(occurs in an unknown number of users):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Hypersensitivity reaction\u00a0with chest pain or abdominal pain<\/li><li>Signs of persistent low <a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/diabetes-type-1\/\">blood sugar<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Your doctor may also notice changes in the answers to your blood or urine tests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Reporting of side effects<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse if you get any side effects.\u00a0This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet.\u00a0You can also report side effects directly to the Medical Products Agency,\u00a0www.lakemedelsverket.se.\u00a0By reporting side effects, you can help increase drug safety information.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. How To Store Cloriocard<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Keep this medicine out of sight and reach of children.<\/li><li>Do not use this medicine after the expiry date stated on the carton and blister after EXP.\u00a0or &#8220;EXP.&#8221;\u00a0The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<\/li><li>Do not store above 25 \u00b0 C.<\/li><li>Store in the original package.\u00a0Sensitive to light.\u00a0Moisture sensitive.<\/li><li>Do not use this medicine if you notice any visible signs of deterioration of the product.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste.\u00a0Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines that are no longer required.\u00a0These measures will help to protect the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Contents Of The Packaging And Other Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Content Declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The active substance is clopidogrel. One film-coated tablet contains 75 mg of clopidogrel (as clopidogrel hydrochloride).<\/li><li>The other ingredients in the tablet core are microcrystalline cellulose, low-substituted hydroxypropyl cellulose, hydrogenated castor oil, and in the film coating, hypromellose (E464) titanium dioxide (E171), macrogol 400, and red iron oxide (E172).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What The Medicine Looks Like And The Contents Of The Pack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Pink, film-coated, round tablets that are smooth on both sides.<\/li><li>The film-coated tablets are packaged in OPA \/ Alu \/ PVC \/ Alu blister and placed in a carton.<\/li><li>Pack sizes: 14, 28, 30, 50, 84, 90, 100, or 120 film-coated tablets.<\/li><li>Not all pack sizes may be marketed.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marketing Authorization Holder And Manufacturer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Marketing Authorisation Holder<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sandoz A \/ S, Edvard Thomsens Vej 14, 2300 Copenhagen S, Denmark<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Manufacturer<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Salutas Pharma GmbH, Otto-von-Guericke-Allee 1, 39179 Barleben, Germany<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>or<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lek Pharmaceuticals dd, Verovskova 57, 1526 Ljubljana, Slovenia<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>or<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>SC Sandoz, SRL, Str. 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