Clopidogrel: Uses, Side Effects & Brands in Pakistan
Clopidogrel is an antiplatelet medicine. It is a prescription medicine used for prevention of heart attack and stroke, after stents, and peripheral artery disease. In Pakistan it is available as tablets, made by 19 different manufacturers. On this page you can read how it works, its common side effects and precautions, and compare the brands and prices available at Medimart.
How Clopidogrel works
Clopidogrel stops platelets from clumping together, which helps prevent clots forming in the arteries.
What is Clopidogrel used for?
- Prevention of heart attack and stroke
- After stents
- And peripheral artery disease
Clopidogrel is used to prevent heart attacks and strokes in people with heart disease, after a heart attack or stroke, in peripheral artery disease, and after stents are placed, often together with aspirin.
Side effects of Clopidogrel
Common side effects of Clopidogrel include:
- Bruising
- Nosebleeds
- Diarrhoea
- Stomach pain or indigestion
Get urgent help for black or bloody stools, vomiting blood, unusual bleeding, or sudden weakness or confusion.
Precautions and warnings
- Do not stop it without talking to your doctor, especially after a stent.
- Tell your dentist and surgeon that you take it before any procedure.
- Omeprazole and esomeprazole can reduce its effect; ask your doctor which stomach medicine is suitable.
- Avoid NSAID painkillers unless advised.
Frequently asked questions about Clopidogrel
What is the price of Clopidogrel in Pakistan?
At Medimart, Clopidogrel products currently in stock range from Rs 58 to Rs 1,816 per pack, depending on the brand, strength and pack size. The lowest-priced option right now is Noclot-LD 300mg Tablet at Rs 58. Prices are updated regularly, so the product list on this page always shows the latest price.Which brands of Clopidogrel are available in Pakistan?
Clopidogrel is sold in Pakistan under brand names such as Revive (Scotman Pharmaceuticals), Platlo (High Q International), Ogrel (Bosch Pharmaceuticals Ltd), Progrel (Tabros Pharma), Deplat (Nabiqasim Industries Ltd), Clotnil (Barrett Hodgson Pakistan Ltd), Locril (Macter International Ltd) and Pidogrel (Highnoon Laboratories Ltd), along with 13 more brands listed below.Do I need a prescription for Clopidogrel?
Yes. Clopidogrel is a prescription medicine in Pakistan. Use it only when a doctor has prescribed it, at the dose and for the time they advise.
Are all Clopidogrel brands the same?
Brands that contain the same amount of Clopidogrel in the same form are expected to work in the same way, although inactive ingredients, pack sizes and prices differ. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching from one brand to another.
Clopidogrel brands and prices in Pakistan
Medimart lists 20+ products containing Clopidogrel from different manufacturers. Compare strengths, pack sizes and prices below and order online with cash on delivery.
