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Ticlid (Ticlopidine HCL)

 

Ticlopidine HCL (generic Ticlid) Review

brand name: Ticlid
generic name: Ticlopidine

What are ticlopidine tablets?

TICLOPIDINE (Ticlid ® ) helps to prevent blood clots. Ticlopidine helps to prevent strokes in patients who have already had a stroke, or those who are at high risk of having a stroke. However, ticlopidine should not used in patients who can take aspirin to prevent a stroke. Ticlopidine is also sometimes used to prevent a heart attack in patients who have already had unstable chest pain or a heart attack. It is also sometimes given with aspirin after certain procedures used to open blocked blood vessels leading to the heart. Generic ticlopidine tablets are available.

If OVERDOSE is suspected:

Call 1-800-222-1222 to the American Association of Poison Control Centers, your local poison control center ( http://www.aapcc.org/findyour.htm ), or emergency room immediately.

Proper storage of Ticlid (Ticlopidine) :

Store Ticlid at room temperature, between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Ticlid (Ticlopidine) out of the reach of children and away from pets.

What side effects may I notice from taking ticlopidine?

Side effects that you should report to your prescriber or health care professional as soon as possible:
•low blood counts - ticlopidine may decrease the number of white blood cells and/or platelets. You may be at increased risk for infections and bleeding.
•signs of infection - fever or chills, cough, sore throat, pain or difficulty passing urine
•signs of decreased platelets or bleeding - bruising, pinpoint red spots on the skin, black, tarry stools, blood in the urine, nose bleeds, bleeding gums
•dark yellow or brown urine
•difficulty breathing or wheezing
•joint pain or swelling
•paleness
•ringing in the ears
•skin rash or itching (hives)
•stomach pain
•unusually heavy menstrual bleeding
•unusual tiredness or weakness
•weakness on a side of the body
•yellowing of skin or eyes

Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your prescriber or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):
•decreased appetite
•diarrhea
•headache
•indigestion
•nausea, vomiting
•stomach pain, bloating, or discomfort

Ticlid (Ticlopidine) is used for:

Reducing the risk of stroke. It may also be used in combination with aspirin to prevent a blood clot from forming after a stent is placed in the coronary artery. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Ticlid (Ticlopidine) is a platelet aggregation inhibitor. It works by thinning the blood, which helps reduce the risk of blood clots and stroke.

What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine?

They need to know if you have any of the following conditions:
•anemia
•bleeding disorder currently or history of one (including aplastic anemia, other medicines, foods, dyes, or thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura [TTP])
•blood disease
•high level of cholesterol
•kidney disease
•liver disease
•recent surgery
•stomach ulcer
•an unusual or allergic reaction to ticlopidine, hemophilia

Possible side effects of Ticlid (Ticlopidine) :

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:

Diarrhea; stomach pain; nausea; indigestion; vomiting.

Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:

Severe allergic reactions (rash; weakness; unusual bruising or bleeding; sore throat; seizures; pinpoint dots or rash on the skin; pale skin; mouth sores; light-colored stools; increased bleeding; fever; difficulty speaking; dark urine; chills; blood in urine; swelling of the mouth, lips, face, or tongue); tightness in the chest; difficulty breathing; hives; yellowing of the skin or eyes.

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions or need medical advice about side effects, contact your doctor or health care provider. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088) or at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch .