Obsagrel 75mg+75mg Tablet 10 ‘S

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Obsagrel 75mg+75mg Tablet 10 ‘S effectively combines an antiplatelet drug (Clopidogrel) and an NSAID (Aspirin) in one tablet to prevent platelets from forming a clot (platelet plug) in the blood vessels thereby protecting the patient from strokes,heart attacks and other similar illnesses.

Obsagrel 75mg+75mg Tablet 10 ‘S is to be ingested orally (by mouth) once daily or as directed by the doctor.It is advised to have Obsagrel 75mg+75mg Tablet 10 ‘S with food if it causes an upset stomach and with plenty of water to help ease the passage of the tablet in the stomach.The patient is advised to take the each dose at the same time each day,an alarm can be set to help patients remember.

Obsagrel 75mg+75mg Tablet 10 ‘S is considered unsafe to be prescribed to children,pregnant and to lactating mothers.Certain medications such as anticoagulants,alcohol and proton pump inhibitors tend to interact negatively with Obsagrel 75mg+75mg Tablet 10 ‘S and therefore it is advised to not have these medications while undergoing treatment with Obsagrel 75mg+75mg Tablet 10 ‘S.Side effects such as headaches,stomach problems and occasional nose bleeds tend to resolve on their own in a few days time.

Indications

Obsagrel 75mg+75mg Tablet 10 ‘S can be used to treat:

• Heart attack 
• Angina 
• Stroke 
• After stent placement 
• Peripheral arterial disease 

How Does Obsagrel 75mg+75mg Tablet 10 ‘S Work

Obsagrel 75mg+75mg Tablet 10 ‘S effectively combines an antiplatelet drug (clopidogrel) and an NSAID (aspirin) in one tablet to prevent platelets from forming a clot (platelet plug) in the blood vessels thereby protecting the patient from strokes,heart attacks and other similar illnesses.

How To Use Obsagrel 75mg+75mg Tablet 10 ‘S

Obsagrel 75mg+75mg Tablet 10 ‘S is to be ingested orally (by mouth) once daily or as directed by the doctor.It is advised to have Obsagrel 75mg+75mg Tablet 10 ‘S with food if it causes an upset stomach and with plenty of water to help ease the passage of the tablet in the stomach.The patient is advised to take the each dose at the same time each day,an alarm can be set to help patients remember.

If you miss a dose of the medication, make sure you take it as soon as possible on that same day.If you don’t remember you missed the dose until the next dose time or next day,do not double the dose and take your medication as per schedule.Obsagrel 75mg+75mg Tablet 10 ‘S is to be ingested for a specific number of days determined by the physician depending on the patient’s illness and their response to treatment.It is imperative not to stop Obsagrel 75mg+75mg Tablet 10 ‘S earlier than the specified time as that may lead to a return of the infection.

Dosage

Adult Dosage

A tablet a day is prescribed to be taken ideally at the same time every day.

Child Dosage

Obsagrel 75mg+75mg Tablet 10 ‘S is not prescribed to be patients aged 18 years and below

Elderly Dosage 

Elderly patients that are susceptible to kidney and liver problems,a lowered dose of Obsagrel 75mg+75mg Tablet 10 ‘S may be prescribed under the care and supervision of a physician.

Pregnancy Use And Lactation

Obsagrel 75mg+75mg Tablet 10 ‘S is deemed unsafe to be prescribed to pregnant and breastfeeding women.If you are undergoing treatment with Obsagrel 75mg+75mg Tablet 10 ‘S and become pregnant,inform your doctor immediately,the doctor will ask you to stop using Obsagrel 75mg+75mg Tablet 10 ‘S.

Contraindications

Please tell your doctor if you have a history of any of the following before using Obsagrel 75mg+75mg Tablet 10 ‘S:

• Allergic reaction to Obsagrel 75mg+75mg Tablet 10 ‘S or any other drug or ingredient
• Brain hemorrhage 
• History of brain hemorrhage 
• Peptic ulcer 
• History of peptic ulcer 
• Patients aged below 16 years of age
• Pregnant or lactating women

Precautions

Please tell your doctor about any of the following conditions before using Obsagrel 75mg+75mg Tablet 10 ‘S

• Mild to moderate heart illnesses 
• Mild to moderate liver impairment
• Mild to moderate kidney impairment
• Edema of hands,face,feet or throat 
• Breathing difficulties

Interactions With Other Medications

Please tell your doctor about the use of the following before using Obsagrel 75mg+75mg Tablet 10 ‘S:

• Other antiplatelet medications 
• Anticoagulant 
• Alcohol 
• Proton pump inhibitors 
• Certain medications used to treat HIV 
• Antifungal medications 

Adverse Effects

Common Adverse Effects

Like most medicines,Obsagrel 75mg+75mg Tablet 10 ‘S has certain side effects which include:

• Heartburn 
• Stomach problems 
• Nose bleeds 
• Headaches 
• Blurred vision
• Easy bleeding 

These effects tend to be mild and resolve in a few days of taking Obsagrel 75mg+75mg Tablet 10 ‘S.

Rare Adverse Effects

If any of the following adverse effects are seen or felt,the patient is advised to immediately contact their doctor.

• Purple skin patches
• Pale skin 
• Seizures 
• Fainting 

How To Cope With Some Of The Adverse Effects

• Headaches- In which case make sure you rest and drink plenty of fluids. Avoid the use of alcohol. Take a prescribed painkiller. Consult your doctor if the headaches last longer than a week or are severe
• Feeling or being sick (nausea or vomiting) or diarrhoea –Avoid eating rich or spicy food. It might help to take medication after food. If you’re sick, try drinking small, frequent sips of water. If you have diarrhea, replenish with plenty of water or other fluids. 
• Heartburn – can be dealt with by chewing on mint flavored gum that’ll help neutralize the acid in the body.Standing up straighter,adding ginger to the daily diet,elevating the patient’s upper body and having licorice supplements has shown to provide relief.
• Blurred vision- this side effect tends to go away on its own if a few days;patients are advised to not operate heavy machinery or drive any motorized vehicles in the meantime.If blurred vision persists,please contact your doctor.

Key Facts About Obsagrel 75mg+75mg Tablet 10 ‘S

• Obsagrel 75mg+75mg Tablet 10 ‘S is used to prevent clots in the blood vessels 
• Obsagrel 75mg+75mg Tablet 10 ‘S combines an antiplatelet drug and a Nsaid together 
• Obsagrel 75mg+75mg Tablet 10 ‘S is not prescribed to patients aged 18 years and below
• Obsagrel 75mg+75mg Tablet 10 ‘S may cause stomach problems,headaches and nosebleeds 
• Obsagrel 75mg+75mg Tablet 10 ‘S is not safe to be prescribed to pregnant or breastfeeding women

FAQs

#1.HOW TO STORE Obsagrel 75mg+75mg Tablet 10 ‘S?

Obsagrel 75mg+75mg Tablet 10 ‘S is to be kept away from the reach of children,in a cool dry place away from direct sunlight and humidity as that tends to ruin certain drugs.

#2.WHAT IF I TAKE TOO MUCH OF Obsagrel 75mg+75mg Tablet 10 ‘S?

 An extra dose or two of Obsagrel 75mg+75mg Tablet 10 ‘S is not known to cause any harm but an excess ingestion of Obsagrel 75mg+75mg Tablet 10 ‘S is a cause for concern and should be avoided and immediately reported to the doctor as it may lead to serious side effects such as fainting,breathlessness and irregular heartbeats.

#3.WHAT IF I MISS A DOSE OF Obsagrel 75mg+75mg Tablet 10 ‘S?

If you miss a dose of the medication, make sure you take it as soon as possible on that same day. If you don’t remember you missed the dose until the next dosage time or next day, do not double the dose and take your medication as per schedule.

#4.HOW IS Obsagrel 75mg+75mg Tablet 10 ‘S SUPPOSED TO BE TAKEN?

Obsagrel 75mg+75mg Tablet 10 ‘S is to be ingested orally (by mouth) once daily or as directed by the doctor.It is advised to have Obsagrel 75mg+75mg Tablet 10 ‘S with food if it causes an upset stomach and with plenty of water to help ease the passage of the tablet in the stomach.The patient is advised to take the each dose at the same time each day,an alarm can be set to help patients remember.

#5.HOW DOES Obsagrel 75mg+75mg Tablet 10 ‘S WORK?

Obsagrel 75mg+75mg Tablet 10 ‘S effectively combines an antiplatelet drug (clopidogrel) and an NSAID (aspirin) in one tablet to prevent platelets from forming a clot (platelet plug) in the blood vessels thereby protecting the patient from strokes,heart attacks and other similar illnesses.

#6.CAN I TAKE Obsagrel 75mg+75mg Tablet 10 ‘S DURING MY PREGNANCY?

No,Obsagrel 75mg+75mg Tablet 10 ‘S is deemed unsafe to be ingested during pregnancy under the care and supervision of a medical professional.

#7.WHAT ARE COMMON SIDE EFFECTS CAUSED BY Obsagrel 75mg+75mg Tablet 10 ‘S?

• Heartburn 
• Stomach problems 
• Nose bleeds 
• Headaches 
• Blurred vision
• Easy bleeding

#8.IS IT SAFE TO HAVE PAINKILLERS WHILE TAKING Obsagrel 75mg+75mg Tablet 10 ‘S?

Yes.Over the counter painkillers such as paracetamol (but not ibuprofen) are safe to be ingested along with Obsagrel 75mg+75mg Tablet 10 ‘S under the supervision of a doctor.

#9.IS IT SAFE TO HAVE Obsagrel 75mg+75mg Tablet 10 ‘S ALONG WITH ORAL CONTRACEPTIVES?

Yes.There is no evidence to suggest that Obsagrel 75mg+75mg Tablet 10 ‘S interacts with oral contraceptives.

#10.WILL Obsagrel 75mg+75mg Tablet 10 ‘S AFFECT MY FERTILITY??

No,there isn’t sufficient evidence to suggest that patients experience a decrease in fertility.

#11.WHAT LAB TESTS WILL BE PRESCRIBED WHILE TREATMENT WITH Obsagrel 75mg+75mg Tablet 10 ‘S AND HOW OFTEN?

The physician is likely to periodically (every 3-4 months) prescribe lab tests to monitor the patient’s blood glucose levels,kidney functions,liver functions and blood pressure levels.

#12.DOES Obsagrel 75mg+75mg Tablet 10 ‘S CAUSE ADDICTION?

No.This drug has shown no evidence to prove addiction of any kind in any patient.