Brilinta Tablets (Clopidogrel Sulfate)

Adult dose

1. For patients with ischemic stroke, myocardial infarction or peripheral artery disease, administer clopidogrel orally at a dose of 75 mg once daily. 2. For patients with acute coronary syndrome (unstable angina or non-ST elevation myocardial infarction), start treatment with a loading dose of 300 mg once daily on the day of administration, followed by a maintenance dose of 75 mg once daily. At this time, aspirin 75

This medication helps prevent platelets from clumping together, allowing blood to flow smoothly. Before taking this medication, if you have a genetic condition leading to decreased functionality of a certain enzyme (CYP2C19), the efficacy of the drug may be reduced, so you should consult your doctor. Additionally, taking medications that activate certain enzymes with this drug may increase the risk of bleeding; hence concurrent use is discouraged. You should not take this medication if you have an allergy to it, have bleeding issues, have very poor liver function, are breastfeeding, or have genetic issues such as lactose intolerance. Patients at high risk of bleeding or those scheduled for surgery should exercise caution while taking this medication and should immediately notify healthcare providers if bleeding symptoms arise. Particularly, the risk of bleeding increases when taken with other anticoagulant medications, so caution is warranted. This medication may rarely cause blood-related side effects, such as a decrease in blood cell counts, with prolonged use; thus, if any symptoms of infection or bleeding occur, you should seek medical attention immediately. Gastrointestinal and skin-related side effects such as indigestion, abdominal pain, diarrhea, rash, etc. may occur, and you should inform your healthcare provider if you experience any unusual symptoms. If you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, you must consult with your doctor regarding the use of this medication, as the risk of bleeding may increase during delivery. For breastfeeding, since this medication may be secreted in breast milk, you should discuss whether to discontinue breastfeeding with your doctor. The safety and efficacy of this medication have not yet been established in children, and its use is generally advised against. In older adults, renal or liver function may decline, increasing bleeding risk, so it should be taken carefully under a doctor's guidance. In case of overdose, the risk of bleeding may increase, and special antidotes are not available; thus, in an emergency, treatments such as platelet transfusion may be required. This medication should be stored out of the reach of children, and it is safer not to transfer it to another container. While taking this medication, bleeding may take longer to stop, so if the bleeding site or bleeding duration is different than usual, notify healthcare providers immediately. You must inform your doctors or dentists that you are taking this medication before undergoing any surgeries or starting new medications.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, shortness of breath, cold sweat, paleness, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain of oral/ocular mucosa, difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), overall malaise, sudden and very severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, urinary symptoms

Mild side effects

• Headache
• dizziness
• abdominal pain
• indigestion
• diarrhea
• nausea
• fatigue
• chest pain
• rash
• itching

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent exposure to air or moisture. It is important to maintain storage temperatures between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. By storing it this way, the effectiveness of the medication can be preserved longer.

Appearance

Pink round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle