About ticlopidine hydrochloride
Antiplatelet medicine; P2Y12 inhibitor
Used for
- Helps prevent blood clots after certain strokes.
- Used with aspirin to prevent clotting in coronary stents when other treatments are unsuitable.
Usual adult dose
Usually 250 mg twice daily with food; often combined with aspirin for a limited period after stenting.
Common side effects
- Diarrhea, nausea, or indigestion
- Rash or itching
- Bruising or bleeding
- Low white blood cells or platelets
Important warnings
- Can cause rare, serious blood disorders; blood counts need close monitoring, especially during the first three months.
- May cause severe bleeding; use caution before surgery or with bleeding disorders.
- Avoid with active bleeding or a history of ticlopidine-related blood disorders.
- Do not stop after coronary stenting without the prescriber's direction.
Pregnancy
Human pregnancy information is limited; use only when clearly needed and prescribed.
Breastfeeding
It is not known whether ticlopidine enters breast milk; breastfeeding use requires clinical assessment.
Interactions
- Increases bleeding risk with anticoagulants, aspirin, and other antiplatelet medicines.
- Can increase the effects of phenytoin and theophylline.
- May increase bleeding risk with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.