Ticlopidine Hcl (Ticlopidine Hcl)
Overview of Ticlopidine Hcl
Ticlopidine Hcl reduces platelet aggregation. Ticlopidine Hcl acts by producing changes (may be irreversible) to the platelet membrane reducing their ability to form blood clots with fibrin. itused in combination with other antiplatelet drugs to reduce the risk of further thrombolytic events. itperticularly useful in patients who cannot tolerate aspirin.
Indication of Ticlopidine Hcl
Ticlopidine Hcl is primarily indicated in conditions like Cardiac stroke, Ischaemic heart disease, Thromboembolism.
Contraindication of Ticlopidine Hcl
Ticlopidine (HCl) is contraindicated in conditions like Thrombocytopenia,GI ulceration,Leukopenia,Agranulocytosis,Hemorrhagic diathesis.
Side Effects of Ticlopidine Hcl
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Ticlopidine (HCl), which give rise to further complications include Aplastic anemia, Stevens johnson syndrome, Jaundice, Hepatic necrosis, Renal failure, Peptic ulceration.,The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Ticlopidine (HCl) are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Flatulence, Weakness, Dizziness, Headache, Vomiting, Anorexia, Rashes, Pruritus, Pain, Hematuria, Thrombocytopenia, Neutropenia, GI hemorrhage, Pancytopenia, Increased intracranial pressure, Menorrhagia.
Precautions of Ticlopidine Hcl
Ticlopidine should be used with extreme caution in patients with history of bleeding disorder, ulcers, liver problems or low blood count. It should be used with caution during pregnancy or lactation.