Ticlid (Oral)
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Ticlid (Oral) Drug and Prescription Information
Ticlid (Oral)
Ticlid (Oral) Medication Classification
TICLOPIDINE (By mouth)
Ticlid (Oral) Brandname
Ticlid
Ticlid (Oral) is used for the Treatment
Ticlopidine (tye-KLOE-pi-deen) Helps prevent strokes by keeping blood clots from forming in the blood vessels.
When To Not Use Ticlid (Oral)
You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to ticlopidine, or if you have severe liver disease, a bleeding disorder or active bleeding (such as a bleeding ulcer or a head injury), or a condition called thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP).
How Should You Use Ticlid (Oral)
Tablet
- Your doctor will tell you how much of this medicine to take and how often. Do not take more medicine or take it more often than your doctor tells you to.
- It is best to take this medicine with food to avoid stomach upset. If a dose is missed:
- If you miss a dose or forget to take your medicine, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to take the medicine and skip the missed dose.
- Do not use extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.
Proper Ticlid (Oral) Storage
Store Ticlid (Oral) at room temperature away from sunlight and moisture unless otherwise stated by manufacturer's instructions or labelling. Keep Ticlid (Oral) and all medications out of the reach of children.
What To Avoid While Using Ticlid (Oral)
Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.
- Make sure your doctor knows if you are also using antacids (Maalox®, Mylanta®), blood thinners (Coumadin®), cimetidine (Tagamet®), phenytoin (Dilantin®), propranolol (Inderal®), theophylline, or pain or arthritis medicine (such as aspirin, diclofenac, etodolac, ibuprofen, Advil®, Aleve®, Orudis®, Daypro®, Feldene®, Indocin®, Relafen®, Voltaren®).
Ticlid (Oral) Warnings
- Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, or have recently been injured or had surgery.
- Your doctor will need to check your blood at regular visits while you are using this medicine. It is very important that you keep all appointments for blood tests.
- This medicine can lower the number of certain types of blood cells in your body. Because of this, you may be more likely to get an infection or illness, and you may bleed more easily. To prevent these problems, avoid being near people who are sick or have infections. Wash your hands often. Avoid activities or situations in which you may get cut, bruised, or injured. Brush and floss your teeth gently. Use an electric razor instead of a razor blade when shaving.
- Make sure any doctor or dentist who treats you knows that you are using this medicine. You may need to stop using this medicine for 10 to 14 days before having surgery.
Ticlid (Oral) Side Effects
Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:
- Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in face or hands, swelling or tingling in the mouth or throat, tightness in chest, trouble breathing
- Blistering, peeling, red skin rash
- Dark-colored urine or pale stools
- Fever, chills, sore throat
- Numbness, tingling, or burning pain in your hands, arms, legs, or feet
- Red pinpoint spots on the skin
- Severe diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, or pain in the upper stomach
- Unusual bleeding, bruising, or weakness
- Yellow skin or eyes If you notice these less serious side effects, talk with your doctor:
- Bloating, gas, stomach pain or upset
- Dizziness
- Mild diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite
- Mild skin rash
