Cidogrel Tablet plays a vital role to prevent the formation of harmful blood clots in your blood vessels by making platelets (clotting agents) sticking together. Thus, it helps to reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, unstable angina (heart related chest pain), peripheral arterial disease (blocked or poor blood flow due to narrowed blood vessels) in heart disease patients and patient who have undergone recent heart surgery with stent.

FAQs

How does Cidogrel Tablet work?

Cidogrel Tablet belongs to a class of medications called a blood thinner or an antiplatelet medication. Cidogrel Tablet plays a vital role in preventing the formation of harmful blood clots (plaque) in your veins. It makes blood flow easily through your veins, making it less likely to form a serious blood clot. So, an intake of Cidogrel Tablet helps prevent blood clots if you have an increased risk of having severe chest pain (unstable angina or heart attack), stroke, and peripheral arterial disease (heart problem due to narrowed blood vessels).

Can Cidogrel Tablet cause blood thinning?

Yes, Cidogrel Tablet causes blood thinning. It works by preventing platelets (a type of blood cells) from sticking together and forming clots.

Does Cidogrel Tablet needs to be stopped before undergoing surgery?

Please consult your doctor if Cidogrel Tablet needs to be stopped before undergoing surgery. The doctor might ask you to stop taking Cidogrel Tablet a few days before surgery to avoid the increased risk of bleeding during the procedure.

What you are not supposed to take with Cidogrel Tablet ?

Do not take aspirin for pain relief or ibuprofen while you are taking Cidogrel Tablet unless your doctor says it's OK. They raise the risk of unusual bleeding.

How long are we supposed to be take blood thinners?

When a blood clot is treated, guidelines recommend that patients take blood thinners for the rest of its life. If they do not, the chance of developing a second clot is 30 to 40 per cent in the next 10 years.

Can I take herbal supplements with Cidogrel Tablet ?

There might be a problem if you are taking herbal therapies with Cidogrel Tablet especially that affects blood like Ginkgo Biloba and St John's wort plant extract used as antidepressant. Together taking can increase your risk of bleeding. Tell your doctor if you are using any type of herbal supplements before taking Cidogrel Tablet .

Can taking Cidogrel Tablet increase the risk of bleeding?

Yes, taking Cidogrel Tablet can increase the risk of bleeding as it contains aspirin which blood thinner. So, please be very cautious while shaving, cutting fingernails or toenails, or using sharp objects to avoid any bleeding.