Ticlopidine: functions, dosage, side effects, how to use it

Functions & Usage

What is ticlopidine used for?

Ticlopidine is a drug to prevent stroke in people who can't take aspirin or in people who are already taking aspirin, but the drug fails to work in that person's body. This medication may also be used in combination with aspirin for some types of heart treatment procedures (such as implanted coronary stents).

Ticlopidine works by blocking platelets from sticking together and preventing them from forming dangerous clots. This drug is an antiplatelet drug. Ticlopidine also helps keep blood flowing smoothly in your body.

How are the rules for using the drug ticlopidine?

Read the drug's guide and the Patient Information Leaflet provided by the pharmacy, if available, before you get this medication and each time you buy it again. If you have questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

Take this medication by mouth with food or only after eating as directed by your doctor, usually twice daily.

The duration of treatment is based on your medical condition. If you are taking this medication to prevent clotting after a stent implant, it is generally taken with Aspirin for 30 days unless directed by your doctor. Consult your doctor for more details.

Take this medicine regularly for its best benefit. To help make it easier for you to remember, drink it at the same times every day. Do not increase your dose or use this medication more often or for longer than prescribed. Such a method will not improve your condition faster, and may instead put you at risk for increased side effects. It is highly recommended to continue taking this medicine even if you feel that you have recovered. Do not stop taking this medication without consulting your doctor.

How to store ticlopidine?

Store at room temperature, away from direct light and damp places. Don't keep it in the bathroom. Don't freeze it. Other brands of this drug may have different storage rules. Observe the storage instructions on the product package or ask your pharmacist. Keep all medicines away from children and pets.

Do not flush medicines down the toilet or down the drain unless instructed to do so. Discard this product when it has expired or when it is no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company about how to safely dispose of your product.

Precautions & Warnings

What should be considered before using the drug ticlopidine?

You should not use this medication if you are allergic to ticlopidine, or if you have severe liver disease, any active bleeding such as stomach ulcers or bleeding in the brain (such as from a head injury), or blood cell disorders such as anemia (deficiency of red blood cells). or low levels of platelets (cells that help blood clot).

Is ticlopidine safe for pregnant and lactating women?

There are no adequate studies regarding the risks of using this drug in pregnant or breastfeeding women. Always consult your doctor to weigh the potential benefits and risks before using this medication. This drug is included in the risk of pregnancy category B. (A = No risk, B = No risk in some studies, C = Possible risk, D = There is positive evidence of risk, X = Contraindicated, N = unknown)

Side effects

What are the possible side effects of Ticlopidine?

Seek immediate medical help if you experience any of the following signs of an allergic reaction: hives, difficulty breathing, swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Stop using Ticlopidine and call your doctor if you experience serious side effects such as the following:

• Nosebleeds or other types of bleeding that don't stop
• Black, bloody stools
• Coughing up blood or vomiting that looks like coffee grounds
• Heavy chest or chest pain, pain that radiates to the arm or shoulder, nausea, sweating, pain
• Numbness or sudden weakness in the body, especially on one side of the body
• Sudden headache, confusion, vision problems, difficulty speaking or balance problems
• Pale skin, easy bruising or bleeding, weakness, fever, and urinating less or less than usual;
• Signs of infection such as fever, chills, sore throat, flu symptoms, mouth sores
• Nausea, stomach pain, fever, loss of appetite, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes)

As for the side effects that are not too serious, include:

• Stomach discomfort, nausea or vomiting
• Ears are ringing
• Diarrhea
• Dizzy
• Itchy

Not everyone experiences the following side effects. There may be some side effects not listed above. If you have concerns about certain side effects, consult your doctor or pharmacist.

Drug Interactions

What drugs can interfere with the drug ticlopidine?

Although some drugs should not be taken at the same time, in other cases some drugs can also be used together even though interactions may occur. In such cases, the doctor may change the dose, or take other preventive measures as needed. Tell your doctor if you are taking any other over-the-counter or prescription drugs.

Using this medication with any of the following medicines is not usually recommended, but may be necessary in some cases. If the two drugs are prescribed together, your doctor may change the dose or how often you use one or both drugs.

• Abciximab
• Aceclofenac
• Acemetacin
• Acenocoumarol
• Alipogene Tiparvovec
• Alteplase, Recombinant
• Amtolmetin Guacil
• Anagrelide
• Apixaban
• Argatroban
• Aspirin
• Bivalirudin
• Bromfenac
• Bufexamac
• Bupropion
• Celecoxib
• Choline Salicylate
• Cilostazol
• Citalopram
• Clonixin
• Clopidogrel
• Clozapine
• Dabigatran Etexilate
• Dalteparin
• Danaparoid
• Desirudin
• Desvenlafaxine
• Dexibuprofen
• Dexketoprofen
• Diclofenac
• Dislunisal
• Dipyridamole
• Dipyrone
• Drotrecogin Alfa
• Duloxetine
• Enoxaparin
• Eptifibatide
• Escitalopram
• Etodolac
• Etofenamate
• Etoricoxib
• Felbinac
• Fenoprofen
• Fepradinol
• Feprazone
• Floctafenine
• Flufenamic Acid
• Fluoxetine
• Flurbiprofen
• Fluvoxamine
• Fondaparinux
• Heparin
• Ibuprofen
• Ibuprofen Lysine
• Indomethacin
• Ketoprofen
• Ketorolac
• Lepirudin
• Levomilnacipran
• Lornoxicam
• Loxoprofen
• Lumiracoxib
• Meclofenamate
• Mefenamic Acid
• Meloxicam
• Milnacipran
• Morniflumate
• Nabumetone
• Naproxen
• Nefazodone
• Nepafenac
• Niflumic Acid
• Nimesulide
• Oxaprozin
• Oxyphenbutazone
• Parecoxib
• Paroxetine
• Phenindione
• Phenprocoumon
• Phenylbutazone
• Piketoprofen
• Piroxicam
• Pranoprofen
• Proglumetacin
• Propyphenazone
• Proquazone
• Protein C, Human
• Rivaroxaban
• Rofecoxib
• Salicylic Acid
• Salsalate
• Sertraline
• Sodium Salicylate
• Sulindac
• Tenoxicam
• Tiaprofenic Acid
• Tinzaparin
• Tizanidine
• Tolfenamic Acid
• Tolmetin
• Valdecoxib
• Venlafaxine
• Vortioxetine

Using this medication with any of the following medicines may cause an increased risk of certain side effects, but using both drugs may be the best treatment for you. If the two drugs are prescribed together, your doctor may change the dose or how often you use one or both drugs:

• Aluminum Carbonate, Basic
• Aluminum Hydroxide
• Aluminum Phosphate
• Calcium
• Carbamazepine
• Dihydroxyaluminum Aminoacetate
• Dihydroxyaluminum Sodium Carbonate
• Fosphenytoin
• Magaldrate
• Magnesium Carbonate
• Magnesium Hydroxide
• Magnesium Oxide
• Magnesium Trisilicate
• Phenytoin
• Theophylline
• Warfarin

Can certain foods and drinks interfere with the ticlopidine drug?

Certain drugs should not be used with meals or when eating certain foods because drug interactions can occur. Consuming alcohol or tobacco with certain drugs can also cause interactions to occur. Discuss your use of drugs with food, alcohol, or tobacco with your health care provider.

What health conditions can interfere with the drug ticlopidine?

Any other health conditions you have can affect the use of this drug. Always tell your doctor if you have other health problems, especially:

• Bleeding or blood clotting disorders
• History of stroke, including TIA (“mini-stroke”)
• Ulcerative Colitis
• High cholesterol or triglycerides
• Liver disease,
• Kidney illness

Dose

The information provided is not a substitute for a doctor's prescription. ALWAYS consult your doctor or pharmacist before starting treatment.

What is the dose of ticlopidine for adults?

250 mg orally twice a day.

What is the dose of the drug ticlopidine for children?

Safety and effectiveness have not been determined in pediatric patients (less than 18 years).

In what dosages and preparations is Ticlopidine available?

Ticlopidine is available in a tablet dosage of 250 mg.

What to do in an emergency or overdose?

In case of an emergency or overdose, contact the local emergency services provider (119) or immediately to the nearest hospital emergency department.

What should I do if I forget to take medicine or forget to take medicine?

If you forget a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. However, when it is nearing the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and return to the usual dosing schedule. Don't double the dose.

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