Manufacturer: Blue Cross Laboratories Ltd
Salt Composition : Aspirin(75mg), Clopidogrel(75mg)
Strip of 10 Capsule
(Inclusive of all taxes)
Antiban Asp 75 mg/75 mg Capsule is a combination of two antiplatelet medicines or blood thinner used to reduce the formation of harmful blood clots in blood vessels. This helps to prevent a heart attack or stroke in people with heart disease.
Antiban Asp 75 mg/75 mg Capsule should be taken with food regularly at a fixed time each day. You should take it regularly at evenly spaced intervals as per the schedule prescribed by your doctor. Taking it at the same time every day will help you remember to take it. The dose and duration of treatment will depend on what you are being treated for. Do not stop taking it until you have finished the complete course, even when you feel better. Lifestyle changes like low-fat diet, exercise and not smoking may help this medicine to work better.
Abdominal pain, indigestion, bruising, and nosebleeds are some common side effects of this medicine. This medicine increases your risk of bleeding, so it is important to be careful while shaving, cutting nails and using sharp objects. Usually, it is advisable to avoid alcohol intake while taking this medicine.
Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have any liver or kidney disease. You must tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding. You should also let your healthcare team know all other medicines you are taking as they may affect, or be affected by this medicine.
Aspirin causes several different effects in the body, mainly the reduction of inflammation, analgesia (relief of pain), the prevention of clotting, and the reduction of fever. Much of this is believed to be due to decreased production of prostaglandins and TXA2
Clopidogrel works by blocking platelets from sticking together and prevents them from forming harmful clots. It is an antiplatelet drug. It helps keep blood flowing smoothly in your body
Aspirin belongs to the non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs with a wide range of pharmacological activities, including analgesic, antipyretic, and antiplatelet properties
Clopidogrel is an antiplatelet agent used to prevent blood clots in peripheral vascular disease, coronary artery disease, and cerebrovascular disease. Clopidogrel is a prodrug of a platelet inhibitor used to reduce the risk of myocardial infarction and stroke.
Abdominal pain
Bruise
Diarrhea
Gastrointestinal bleeding
Increased bleeding tendency
Nosebleeds
systemic mastocytosis.
low vitamin K levels.
a type of joint disorder due to excess uric acid in the blood called gout.
anemia.
hemophilia.
a decrease in the blood clotting protein prothrombin.
blood clotting disorder - von Willebrand's disease.
decreased blood platelets.
Bleeding, GI bleeding, intracranial bleeding, peptic ulcer disease, surgery, trauma.
Hepatic disease.
Renal disease, renal failure, renal impairment.
Poor metabolizers.
Epidural anesthesia, labor, obstetric delivery, pregnancy, spinal anesthesia.
Breast-feeding.
Geriatric.
Antiban Asp 75 mg/75 mg Capsule is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Antiban Asp 75 mg/75 mg Capsule.
Antiban Asp 75 mg/75 mg Capsule is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Aspirin and clopidogrel have complementary mechanisms of action to inhibit platelet function. Indications that have been studied include coronary artery disease (CAD), atherosclerotic ischemic stroke, and atrial fibrillation
Before using aspirin, tell your doctor if you also use clopidogrel. This combination may cause unusual bleeding, severe abdominal pain, weakness, and the appearance of black, tarry stools. If you take both medications together, tell your doctor if you have any of these symptoms
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Antiban Asp 75 mg/75 mg Capsule, 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.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines
You have been prescribed Antiban Asp 75 mg/75 mg Capsule to lower your risk of heart attack and stroke.
Take it with food to avoid an upset stomach.
It increases your risk of bleeding. Be careful while shaving, cutting fingernails or toenails or using sharp objects.
Let your doctor know you are taking Antiban Asp 75 mg/75 mg Capsule before undergoing any surgical procedure.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Antiban Asp 75 mg/75 mg Capsule is to be taken with food.
Q. Why have I been prescribed Antiban Asp 75 mg/75 mg Capsule?
You may have been prescribed Antiban Asp 75 mg/75 mg Capsule if you had a heart attack, were treated with stents in your coronary arteries, or had coronary artery bypass graft surgery (CABG).
Q. Is Antiban Asp 75 mg/75 mg Capsule a blood thinner?
Yes, Antiban Asp 75 mg/75 mg Capsule is a type of blood thinner. It works by preventing platelets (type of blood cells) from sticking together and forming clots. This action of Antiban Asp 75 mg/75 mg Capsule helps in preventing conditions like heart attack or stroke in people with heart disease, who have recently suffered a heart attack or severe heart-related chest pain (unstable angina).
Q. How long do I need to take Antiban Asp 75 mg/75 mg Capsule after stent insertion?
Your doctor will suggest the exact duration for which you may have to take Antiban Asp 75 mg/75 mg Capsule. The duration will be decided after considering various factors like the illness you are being treated for, type of stent inserted, any episodes of bleeding experienced by you during treatment, etc. Usually, Antiban Asp 75 mg/75 mg Capsule is prescribed for a minimum duration of 1 year. However, it is advised to follow your doctor's advice precisely to get maximum benefit of Antiban Asp 75 mg/75 mg Capsule. Do not stop the medication on your own, consult your doctor first. Sudden discontinuation may increase the chances of clot formation in the stent, heart attack and can even lead to death.
Q. Can I drink alcohol while taking Antiban Asp 75 mg/75 mg Capsule?
It is not advised to take alcohol while taking Antiban Asp 75 mg/75 mg Capsule, as alcohol may increase your chance of stomach bleeding. As a result, you may vomit blood (which may be bright red blood or black/dark brown like coffee grounds) or you may have bloody or black tarry stools. Discuss with your doctor if you are not sure
