Uses, Side Effects of Ticlogard 250mg Tablet

Ticlogard 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).

Ticlogard 250mg Tablet should be taken as advised by the doctor. You may take it with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time. This medicine should not be stopped abruptly without consulting the doctor. You should take this medicine regularly to get the most benefit, even if you feel fine. It is preventing future harm.

Uses of Ticlogard 250mg Tablet

Prevention of Stroke

Directions for Use

Use it as advised by your doctor or check the label for directions before use.

Benefits of Ticlogard 250mg Tablet

Ticlogard 250mg Tablet is an antiplatelet medicine, or blood thinner. It works by preventing cells called platelets from sticking together and helps to prevent your blood from clotting inside veins and arteries. This helps the blood flow freely around your body thereby preventing a stroke. Take this medicine regularly and make appropriate lifestyle changes to achieve maximum benefits. It is often prescribed along with a low dose of aspirin which also helps to prevent blood from clotting.

Side Effects of Ticlogard 250mg Tablet

• Tiredness
• Weakness
• Diarrhoea
• Abdominal pain
• Decreased white blood cell count

Caution :

• Ticlogard 250mg 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.

FAQs:

Q:1 WHAT IF YOU FORGET TO TAKE A Ticlogard 250mg Tablet ? If you miss a dose of Ticlogard 250mg Tablet . Please consult your doctor.

Q;2 HOW Ticlogard 250mg Tablet WORKS? Ticlogard 250mg Tablet is an antiplatelet medication. It works by preventing the platelets from sticking together, thereby decreasing the formation of harmful blood clots. This lowers the chance of heart attack or stroke.

Q;3 Can I drink alcohol with a Ticlogard 250mg Tablet? Drinking too much alcohol while taking a Ticlogard 250mg Tablet can irritate your stomach. This can increase your risk of getting a stomach ulcer. Therefore, avoid alcohol intake while taking this medicine.