ticlopidine – oral, Ticlid
WARNING: Rarely, this medication has caused serious blood and immune disorders. Symptoms may appear within the first few days of starting this medication. Seek immediate attention if you notice any of these rare but serious side effects: difficulty speaking, weakness on one side of the body, seizures, red pinpoint-sized bleeding spots on the skin, dark-colored urine, or yellowing of eyes/skin. Your doctor will monitor your blood counts regularly during treatment, especially the first 3 months. Keep all medical and laboratory appointments.
USES: This medication is used to prevent strokes in people who cannot take aspirin or for whom aspirin has failed to work. It may also be used in combination with aspirin following certain types of heart procedures (e.g., coronary stent implant).Ticlopidine is an anti-platelet drug that makes your blood less likely to clot.
HOW TO USE: Read the Patient Information Leaflet from your pharmacist. Take this medication with food or just after a meal, usually twice daily, or as directed by your doctor. Do not take this medication two hours before or after taking antacids. Duration of therapy is based on your medical condition. If you are taking this medication to prevent clots after a stent implant, it is generally taken with aspirin for up to 30 days unless otherwise directed by your doctor. Use this medication regularly at the same times each day. Do not increase your dose or take this more often than prescribed. Continue taking this medication even if you feel well. Do not stop taking this medication without consulting your doctor.
SIDE EFFECTS: Diarrhea, stomach upset/pain, nausea, vomiting, or dizziness may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor or pharmacist. Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur: severe/persistent or bloody diarrhea, vomit that looks like coffee grounds, blood in the urine, bleeding from gums or nose, persistent dizziness. Tell your doctor immediately if any of these rare but very serious side effects occur: signs of new infection, unusual weakness/fatigue, easy bruising or bleeding, mental/mood changes, numbness/tingling of arms/legs, persistent nausea/vomiting, severe stomach/abdominal pain, change in the amount of urine. Seek immediate medical attention if you experience a serious allergic reaction. This is not a complete list of possible side effects. Contact your doctor for medical advice about side effects.
PRECAUTIONS: Before taking this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it or other thienopyridines, or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients that can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details. This medication should not be used if you have certain medical conditions. Before using this medicine, consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have a history of blood or immune disorders, serious/active bleeding, or severe liver disease. Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: liver or kidney problems, bleeding/blood clotting disorders, conditions that put you at risk of bleeding, high cholesterol or triglyceride levels. This drug may make you dizzy. Do not drive or do any activity that requires alertness until you are sure you can perform such activities safely. Limit alcoholic beverages. Before surgery, inform your doctor or dentist that you are taking this medication. While taking this medication, use caution to prevent bleeding and avoid activities that may cause injury. Older adults may be at greater risk for bleeding while using this drug. This medication should be used during pregnancy only if clearly needed. It is unknown if this drug passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breastfeeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Your healthcare professionals may already be aware of any possible drug interactions. Do not start, stop or change the dosage of any medicine before checking with them first. This drug should not be used with mifepristone. If you are currently using the medication listed above, tell your doctor or pharmacist before starting ticlopidine. Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and nonprescription/herbal products you may use, especially other antiplatelet drugs, cimetidine, digoxin, phenytoin, theophylline, tipranavir, tizanidine. Other drugs that affect blood clotting may increase your risk of bleeding. Examples are "blood thinners". Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully. For certain conditions, you may be instructed to take ticlopidine together with aspirin. Follow your doctor’s instructions and continue aspirin as directed.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact a poison control center or emergency room immediately.
NOTES: Do not share this medication with others. Laboratory and/or medical tests should be performed periodically to monitor your progress or check for side effects.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not double the dose to catch up.
STORAGE: Store at room temperature away from light and moisture. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep all medicines away from children and pets. Properly discard this product when it is expired or no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company for more details.
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