Clopidogrel + Aspirin: Uses, Side Effects & Brands in Pakistan

Clopidogrel + Aspirin is a dual antiplatelet medicine. It is a prescription medicine used for prevention of heart attack and stroke after stents or acute coronary syndrome. In Pakistan it is available as tablets, made by 12 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 + Aspirin works

Clopidogrel and aspirin both make platelets, the blood cells that start clots, less sticky, but they do this in different ways. Clopidogrel blocks a receptor that platelets need in order to clump together, while aspirin stops them making a clotting signal called thromboxane. Together they protect against clots more strongly than either alone.

What is Clopidogrel + Aspirin used for?

• Prevention of heart attack and stroke after stents or acute coronary syndrome

Clopidogrel + Aspirin is used to prevent blood clots in people who have had acute coronary syndrome, such as a heart attack or unstable angina, and in those who have had a stent placed in a heart artery. Taking both medicines together for a set period lowers the risk of another heart attack, a stroke or the stent becoming blocked. Your cardiologist decides how long you need the combination.

Side effects of Clopidogrel + Aspirin

Because Clopidogrel + Aspirin thins the blood, bleeding-related effects are the most common. They include:

• Bruising easily
• Nosebleeds or bleeding gums
• Indigestion or stomach pain
• Diarrhoea
• Prolonged bleeding from small cuts

Get urgent help for black or bloody stools, vomiting blood, blood in the urine, a severe headache, sudden weakness or confusion, or bleeding that will not stop.

Precautions and warnings

• Never stop taking it without your cardiologist's advice, especially after a stent, as stopping early can cause a dangerous clot.
• Tell your dentist and any surgeon that you take it before a procedure.
• Avoid NSAID painkillers such as ibuprofen, and tell your doctor about other medicines, as omeprazole, esomeprazole and blood thinners can affect how it works or increase bleeding.
• Tell your doctor if you have had a stomach ulcer, bleeding problems, asthma triggered by aspirin, or liver or kidney disease.
• It is not suitable for children under 16 because it contains aspirin, and should be discussed with your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Frequently asked questions about Clopidogrel + Aspirin

What is the price of Clopidogrel + Aspirin in Pakistan?

At Medimart, Clopidogrel + Aspirin products currently in stock range from Rs 250 to Rs 2,454 per pack, depending on the brand, strength and pack size. The lowest-priced option right now is Asprel 75/75mg Tablet at Rs 250. Prices are updated regularly, so the product list on this page always shows the latest price.

Which brands of Clopidogrel + Aspirin are available in Pakistan?

Clopidogrel + Aspirin is sold in Pakistan under brand names such as Pidogrel-ap (Highnoon Laboratories Ltd), Lowplat (Mcolson Research Labotraies), Clopid (Ferozsons Laboratories Limited), Clopix (Cell Laboratories Ltd), Ascard (Atco Laboratories Ltd), Plagril (Saffron Pharmaceutical Company), Ogrel (Bosch Pharmaceuticals Ltd) and Progrel (Tabros Pharma), along with 11 more brands listed below.

Do I need a prescription for Clopidogrel + Aspirin?

Yes. Clopidogrel + Aspirin is a prescription medicine in Pakistan. Use it only when a doctor has prescribed it, at the dose and for the time they advise.

Can Clopidogrel + Aspirin be used during pregnancy?

It is not suitable for children under 16 because it contains aspirin, and should be discussed with your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Are all Clopidogrel + Aspirin brands the same?

Brands that contain the same amount of Clopidogrel + Aspirin 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 + Aspirin brands and prices in Pakistan

Medimart lists 15 products containing Clopidogrel + Aspirin from different manufacturers. Compare strengths, pack sizes and prices below and order online with cash on delivery.

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