Canigrel-75 Tablet is used for the prevention of heart attack or stroke in people at high risk of heart disease. A heart attack generally refers to the blocked flow of blood to the heart because of the blockage of arteries.
Canigrel-75 Tablet contains clopidogrel, which works by preventing the formation of harmful blood clots (plaque) in your veins. It makes your blood flow easily through your veins, making it less likely to form a serious blood clot.
In some cases, you may experience nosebleeds, heavier periods, bleeding gums, easy bruising, diarrhoea, stomach pain, indigestion, or heartburn. If the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.
Canigrel-75 Tablet should be taken orally with or without food. It should be swallowed whole with a glass of water. Do not chew, bite or break it. Your doctor will advise you how often you take the medicine based on your medical condition.
Avoid taking Canigrel-75 Tablet if you are allergic to it. Let your doctor know if you have any liver, kidney, or heart problems. Canigrel-75 Tablet should be taken cautiously in pregnant or breastfeeding women. Do not take Canigrel-75 Tablet with aspirin or ibuprofen for pain relief while you are using Canigrel-75 Tablet . It may increase the chance of having stomach ulcers or severe gastric bleeding.
Canigrel-75 Tablet used for the prevention of heart attack, Prevention of stroke, and Prevention of heart-related chest pain (angina). The detailed uses of Canigrel-75 Tablet are as follows:
- Prevention of Heart Attack: Canigrel-75 Tablet helps to prevent blood clots that can cause heart attacks by inhibiting platelet aggregation.
- Prevention of Stroke: Canigrel-75 Tablet reduces the risk of stroke by preventing blood clots that can block blood flow to the brain.
- Prevention of Heart-Related Chest Pain (Angina): Canigrel-75 Tablet improves blood flow to the heart, reducing the risk of chest pain (angina) caused by reduced blood flow.
- Management of Acute Coronary Syndrome: Canigrel-75 Tablet manages conditions like unstable angina and myocardial infarction (heart attack) by preventing clot formation.
- Peripheral Arterial Disease: Canigrel-75 Tablet reduces the risk of clot formation in peripheral arteries, improving blood flow to limbs.
Directions for Use
- Canigrel-75 Tablet can be taken with or without food. However, if it causes stomach upset, take it with food.
- It is usually taken once daily at the same time each day or as prescribed by your doctor.
- Swallow Canigrel-75 Tablet as a whole with a glass of water.
- Do not crush, chew, or break it.
Medicinal Benefits
- Canigrel-75 Tablet plays a vital role in preventing the formation of harmful blood clots in your blood vessels by making platelets (clotting agents) stick together.
- It helps to reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, unstable angina (heart-related chest pain), and peripheral arterial disease (blocked or poor blood flow due to narrowed blood vessels) in heart disease patients and patients who have undergone recent heart surgery with a stent.
How Canigrel-75 Tablet Works
Canigrel-75 Tablet belongs to a class of medications called a blood thinner or an antiplatelet medication. Canigrel-75 Tablet plays a vital role in preventing the formation of harmful blood clots (plaque) in your veins. It makes your blood flow easily through your veins, making it less likely to form a serious blood clot. So, an intake of Canigrel-75 Tablet helps prevent blood clots if you have an increased risk of having severe chest pain (unstable angina or heart attack), stroke, or peripheral arterial disease (heart problem due to narrowed blood vessels).
Storage
• Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight. • Keep out of sight and reach of children. • Non cold chain – To be stored in cool places at 10ºC to 25ºC or below 30ºC.
What if I have taken an overdose of Canigrel-75 Tablet
Do not take more than the prescribed dose of Canigrel-75 Tablet as it may cause overdose. The symptoms of overdose include unusual bleeding or bruising. If you suspect you have taken overdose or notice signs of overdose, please consult a doctor immediately.
Drug Warnings
- Avoid taking Canigrel-75 Tablet if you are allergic to it.
- Indigestion medicines known as proton pump inhibitors, like omeprazole, should be used with caution while taking Canigrel-75 Tablet .
- Prolonged use of Canigrel-75 Tablet can cause bleeding problems (like nosebleeds, heavier periods, bleeding gums, and easy bruising).
- If you are going to have any surgery, discontinue taking Canigrel-75 Tablet 5 days before the surgery.
- Sudden discontinuation of Canigrel-75 Tablet might increase the risk of heart attack, stroke, and other cardiovascular events. So, do not stop taking Canigrel-75 Tablet suddenly.
- If you have had a recent stroke or heart attack, stop the intake of Canigrel-75 Tablet with painkillers like aspirin or ibuprofen, as it can increase your stomach or gastrointestinal bleeding.
- Purpura (blood leakage under the skin) has been observed with the use of Canigrel-75 Tablet , including in fatal cases. Therefore, inform your doctor if you observe any such conditions during the treatment.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before taking Canigrel-75 Tablet .
- Canigrel-75 Tablet is not recommended for use in children below 16 years of age.
