Torplat 90 Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called antiplatelet or blood thinners. It reduces the formation of harmful blood clots in blood vessels. This helps to prevent a heart attack or stroke in people with heart disease.
Torplat 90 Tablet is also used to treat people with a recent heart attack or severe heart-related chest pain (unstable angina), who have undergone stenting of the heart. It helps to prevent serious heart-related problems like having another heart attack, stroke, or formation of blood clots in stents in such people.
Your doctor will also prescribe aspirin, another antiplatelet medicine, along with this medicine. Torplat 90 Tablet may be taken with or without food and should be taken regularly at the same time each day. It is important to keep taking it even if you feel well. If you stop taking this medicine, it may increase your chances of having another heart attack or stroke.
The most common side effect seen with this medicine is bleeding. If you cut or injure yourself, it may take longer than usual for the bleeding to stop. Such episodes of bleeding are usually mild and resolve on their own. Some people may develop mild breathlessness after taking this medicine, however, this usually resolves on its own with continued treatment. Let your doctor know if bleeding persists or if the breathlessness worsens or does not go away.
Torplat 90 Tablet is not suitable for some people. Do not take it if you are bleeding from anywhere in the body such as a stomach ulcer or bleeding within the brain. It is also not recommended for people with liver diseases. Earlier using the medicine, inform your doctor if you have any such problems.
Uses:
Prevention of heart attack and stroke
Directions For Use:
Ordinary side effects of Torplat
Bleeding
Pantingness
Side Effects:
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Warning & Precautions:
Alcohol
CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Torplat 90 Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Torplat 90 Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Torplat 90 Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
SAFE
Torplat 90 Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Torplat 90 Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Torplat 90 Tablet is recommended. Limited information is available on the use of Torplat 90 Tablet in renal dialysis patients.
Liver
CAUTION
Torplat 90 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Torplat 90 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Employ of Torplat 90 Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
FAQs:
Q. Is Torplat 90 Tablet an anticoagulant?
Torplat 90 Tablet is an antiplatelet medicine or blood thinner. It makes your blood flow through your blood vessels more easily, reducing the chances of developing dangerous blood clots.
Q. Can I drink alcohol with Torplat 90 Tablet?
Drinking too much alcohol while taking Torplat 90 Tablet can irritate your stomach. This can increase your risk of getting a stomach ulcer. Therefore, avoid alcohol intake while taking this medicine.
Q. What is the most important thing I should know about Torplat 90 Tablet?
Torplat 90 Tablet is a blood thinner which lowers your chance of getting or dying from a heart attack or stroke. However, this blood thinning property of Torplat 90 Tablet (and similar drugs) can cause serious bleeding and may even lead to death in some cases. The need for blood transfusions or surgery may arise in cases of serious bleeding, such as internal bleeding.
Q. What will happen if I stop taking Torplat 90 Tablet?
Do not stop taking Torplat 90 Tablet without talking to your doctor. Doing this may increase your risk of getting a heart attack or stroke. Moreover, people being treated with a stent should continue taking it, as stopping this medicine may increase the risk of getting a blood clot in the stent. As a result, the person may become susceptible to a heart attack or even death.
Q. Will I need to stop Torplat 90 Tablet before having surgery or dental treatment?
Your doctor may instruct you to stop taking Torplat 90 Tablet 5 days before surgery. This will help decrease your risk of excessive bleeding during your surgery or procedure. Your doctor will advise you when to start taking Torplat 90 Tablet again.
Q. How long does Torplat 90 Tablet take to work?
Torplat 90 Tablet starts working within 30 minutes of taking your first dose. You may not feel any different after you start taking Torplat 90 Tablet, but this does not mean that the medicine is not working. Retain taking this medicine even if you feel well, as you will still be getting its benefits.
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