Aplaket 250mg Tablet is a medicine used to prevent stroke in people for whom aspirin has failed to work or is not suitable. It lowers the chances of another stroke in people who have already suffered a stroke or a mini-stroke (brief stroke-like attack that resolves within a few minutes to hours).Aplaket 250mg Tablet is an antiplatelet medicine or a blood thinner, which works by reducing the formation of harmful blood clots in blood vessels and thereby helps to prevent a stroke. It may also be prescribed along with aspirin to people who have undergone angioplasty (stent placement in blocked blood vessels of the heart). This helps to prevent blockage of a stent by blood clots.It should be taken with food, preferably at the same time each day. It is important to keep taking this medicine regularly even if you feel well. If you stop taking this medicine, it may increase your chance of having a stroke.The most common side effects of Ticlovil 250mg Tablet are nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, rash, and decreased white blood cell count. Some people may develop bleeding as a side effect with this medicine, which may be in the form of bruising, nose bleeds, blood in urine or stools (black-colored stools), or heavier periods than usual in women. Consult your doctor straight away if the bleeding persists or worries you.Aplaket 250mg Tablet is not suitable for some people. Do not take it if you are bleeding from anywhere in the body (such as a stomach ulcer or bleeding within the brain), have liver problems, or if you have blood formation-related problems (such as aplastic anemia and neutropenia). Your doctor will check your complete blood count (CBC) before starting this medicine and then monitor it periodically during treatment. This medicine may need to be stopped temporarily before planned surgery or dental treatment.

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. Aplaket 250mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

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. Aplaket 250mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

'- Alcohol : UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Aplaket 250mg Tablet.

- Pregnancy : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Aplaket 250mg Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

- Breast feeding : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Aplaket 250mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

- Driving : UNSAFE

Aplaket 250mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

- Kidney : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Aplaket 250mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

- Liver : CAUTION

Aplaket 250mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Aplaket 250mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Regular monitoring of liver function test is advisable while you are taking this medicine.

If you miss a dose of Aplaket 250mg 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.\\n

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Chemical Class :: Thienopyridine derivative
Habit Forming :: No
Therapeutic Class :: BLOOD RELATED
Action Class :: P2Y12 inhibitors (ADP receptor)

Prevention of Stroke

Store below 30?C

Q. What is the most important thing I should know about Aplaket 250mg Tablet?::: Aplaket 250mg Tablet is a blood thinner which lowers your chance of getting or dying from a heart attack or stroke. However, this blood thinning property of Aplaket 250mg Tablet (and similar drugs) can cause serious bleeding and may even lead to death in some cases. The need for blood transfusions or surgery may arise in cases of serious bleeding, such as internal bleeding.| Q. Is Aplaket 250mg Tablet an anticoagulant?::: Aplaket 250mg Tablet is an antiplatelet medicine or blood thinner. It makes your blood flow through your blood vessels more easily, reducing the chances of developing dangerous blood clots.| Q. What will happen if I stop taking Aplaket 250mg Tablet?::: Do not stop taking Aplaket 250mg Tablet without talking to your doctor. Doing this may increase your risk of getting a heart attack or stroke. Moreover, people being treated with a stent should continue taking it, as stopping this medicine may increase the risk of getting a blood clot in the stent. As a result, the person may become susceptible to a heart attack or even death.| Q. Can I drink alcohol with Aplaket 250mg Tablet?::: Drinking too much alcohol while taking Aplaket 250mg Tablet can irritate your stomach. This can increase your risk of getting a stomach ulcer. Therefore, avoid alcohol intake while taking this medicine.| Q. Will I need to stop Aplaket 250mg Tablet before having surgery or dental treatment?::: Your doctor may instruct you to stop taking Aplaket 250mg Tablet 5 days before surgery. This will help decrease your risk of excessive bleeding during your surgery or procedure. Your doctor will advise you when to start taking Aplaket 250mg Tablet again.| Q. How long does Aplaket 250mg Tablet take to work?::: Aplaket 250mg Tablet starts working within 30 minutes of taking your first dose. You may not feel any different after you start taking Aplaket 250mg Tablet, but this does not mean that the medicine is not working. Keep taking this medicine even if you feel well, as you will still be getting its benefits.

Nausea
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Abdominal pain
Rash
Decreased white blood cell count