Cloflow Tablet
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Product introduction
Cloflow Tablet is an antiplatelet medicine or a blood thinner that helps to prevent the formation of harmful blood clots in your blood vessels. This helps to lower the chances of you getting a heart attack or stroke. It is a widely used medicine for heart protection.
Cloflow Tablet is used to prevent blood clots in patients with a recent heart attack or stroke
Cloflow Tablet is used to prevent blood clots in patients with a recent heart attack or stroke
Uses of Cloflow Tablet
- Prevention of heart attack and stroke
Benefits of Cloflow Tablet
In Prevention of heart attack and stroke
When the blood pressure is controlled, one is at less risk of having a heart attack or stroke. Cloflow Tablet reduces the chances of heart disease and helps you remain healthier for longer. Take it regularly and make appropriate lifestyle changes, such as eating healthy and staying active, to maximize the effectiveness of this medicine.
Side effects of Cloflow Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Cloflow
- Abdominal pain
- Bruise
- Diarrhea
- Hematoma
- Nosebleeds
- Gastrointestinal bleeding
- Dyspepsia
How to use Cloflow Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Cloflow Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Cloflow Tablet works
Cloflow Tablet is an antiplatelet medication. It works by preventing platelets from sticking together, thereby decreasing the formation of harmful blood clots. This lowers the chance of heart attack or stroke.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Cloflow Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Cloflow Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Cloflow Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
SAFE
Cloflow Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Cloflow Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Cloflow Tablet is recommended.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Cloflow Tablet is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Cloflow Tablet is recommended.
What if you forget to take Cloflow Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Cloflow Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
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Quick tips
- For best results, take it at the same time every day.
- Cloflow Tablet increases your risk of bleeding. Be careful while shaving, using sharp objects, or cutting fingernails or toenails.
- Do not discontinue using the medicine without consulting your doctor as this may increase your chances of having another heart attack or stroke.
- If you are scheduled to undergo a surgery or dental treatment, you may be asked to stop taking Cloflow Tablet temporarily.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Alpha amino acid esters
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
BLOOD RELATED
Action Class
P2Y12 inhibitors (ADP receptor)
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Cloflow Tablet
Once A Day
97%
Twice A Day
3%
FAQs
What is Cloflow Tablet used for?
Cloflow Tablet is used to prevent formation of blood clots, thus reducing the risk of heart attacks or stroke. It facilitates smooth circulation of blood in the body by reducing the ability of the platelets to stick together, that could otherwise lead to formation of harmful clots in hardened blood vessels.
Is Cloflow Tablet a blood thinner?
Yes, Cloflow Tablet is an antiplatelet medicine which is also known as a blood thinner. It makes your blood flow more easily through your blood vessels and prevents formation of harmful blood clots. This lowers your chances of heart attack or stroke.
When should you take Cloflow Tablet?
You should take Cloflow Tablet exactly as prescribed by the doctor. You can take it with or without food, at any time of the day. However, it is important to take it regularly at the same time each day for best results. This will also help you to remember to take it daily.
Does Cloflow Tablet affect blood pressure?
Yes, Cloflow Tablet may rarely cause a decrease in blood pressure as a side effect. However, this is very rare and does not affect everyone. Consult your doctor if you feel dizzy, lightheaded, weak or have a blurred vision. These are signs and symptoms of low blood pressure and therefore, you should contact your doctor immediately.
Who should not take Cloflow Tablet?
Cloflow Tablet is not recommended for people who are allergic to it, have severe liver disease, have stomach ulcers, bleeding in the brain, or have a bleeding disorder known as hemophilia (disease in which blood does not clot normally).
Can I take alcohol with Cloflow Tablet?
Yes, you can take alcohol with Cloflow Tablet. However, excessive intake of alcohol should be avoided as it can irritate the inner lining of the stomach and this increases the risk of developing a stomach ulcer later.
Can Omeprazole be taken along with Cloflow Tablet?
Omeprazole ( a proton pump inhibitor or PPI used to treat and prevent indigestion) may interfere with the working of Cloflow Tablet and reduce the effect of Cloflow Tablet. Your doctor may prescribe an alternate PPI like lansoprazole, if you suffer from indigestion or if they judge that it would be beneficial to you. You should let your doctor know about all the medicines that have been prescribed to you before starting Cloflow Tablet. Always consult your doctor before taking any medicine.
What are the side effects of taking Cloflow Tablet?
The most common side effect of Cloflow Tablet is bleeding. This may lead to bruising on the skin, nosebleeds, blood in the urine or stools (black tarry stools), or heavier periods than usual in females. Rarely, bleeding may also occur in the head, eyes, lungs, or joints and may even be severe. In case you have a minor injury, such as a small cut while shaving, bleeding may take longer than usual to stop. Get emergency medical help if the bleeding is profuse, does not stop on it’s own, or bothers you. Other side effects of Cloflow Tablet that may be seen occasionally in some people include diarrhea, abdominal pain, indigestion or heartburn. Please consult your doctor if any of these side effects persist or worry you.
What will happen if I stop taking Cloflow Tablet?
If you stop taking Cloflow Tablet suddenly, your chances of heart attack or stroke may increase. These conditions can be fatal. Do not stop taking it without talking to your doctor, otherwise your condition may worsen. Continue taking Cloflow Tablet for as long as prescribed by your doctor to get maximum benefit.
How long does it take Cloflow Tablet to start working? How long do I need to take it?
Clopiogrel starts working within 2 hours of taking it. Continue taking it as long as your doctor has advised you. You may have to take it for a few weeks or months, or you may have to take it for the rest of your life.
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Expires on or after: February, 2025
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Cloflow Tablet. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
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