Ticlopidine Hcl - Ticlopidine - Oral Brand Drug

General Information

• Below is miscellaneous information regarding Ticlopidine Hcl.
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What To Do In Case Of Medical Emergency

• Your condition can cause complications in a medical emergency.
• For enrollment information call MedicAlert at 1-800-854-1166 (USA), or 1-800-668-1507 (Canada).

Possible Side Effects

• Nausea, vomiting, stomach upset, loss of appetite, diarrhea, stomach pain, gas, itching, headache and dizziness may occur the first several days as your body adjusts to the medication.
• If any of these effects persist or worsen, inform your doctor promptly.
• Because this medication prevents blood from clotting, it may take longer than usual for bleeding to stop while taking this.
• Report any unusual bleeding or bruising to your doctor promptly.
• Notify your doctor promptly if you develop.

Warning

• This medication has caused serious blood disorders (agranulocytosis, neutropenia, thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura, aplastic anemia) in some people.
• Symptoms may appear within the first few days of taking this medicine.
• Immediately tell your doctor if you have any of these unlikely but serious side effects.

Read Before Using Ticlopidine Hcl (precautions)

• Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of.

Ticlopidine Hcl Miscellaneous Notes

• Inform your dentist or any other doctors that you are using this drug.
• Laboratory/medical tests will be performed periodically to monitor for drug side effects (including blood counts).
• Do not share this medication with others.

Drug Compatibility Recommendations

• Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription medicines you use, especially of.

Medicinal Applications

• Ticlopidine prevents blood from clotting.
• It is used to reduce the risk of stroke.
• It may be also used in combination with aspirin in certain types of procedures (for example, coronary stent implantation).
• Ticlopidine should be used only when aspirin has failed to work or if patient cannot use aspirin.

What To Do In Case Of Missed Dose

• If you miss a dose, take as soon as remembered; do not take if it is almost time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
• Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.

Usage Instructions

• Take this medication with food or just after a meal to prevent stomach upset.
• Take this medication exactly as prescribed.
• Do not increase your dose or take this more often than prescribed.
• There will be no additional benefit and the risk of side effects will increase.
• Do not take antacids within 2 hours of this medication.

Ticlopidine Hcl Storage Instructions

• Store at room temperature away from sunlight and moisture.

Overdose

• If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.