About Clopidogrel
Medically reviewed by Dr Khizer Hussain Junaidy, MD Pharmacology, Diabetologist & Bariatric Physician, on 23 Oct 2026.
What it is for
Thins the blood to prevent clots after a stent, heart attack or stroke.
How to take it
Take it once a day, with or without food.
Common side effects
- Easy bruising, nosebleeds.
Call your doctor if
- Black stools or blood in vomit or urine.
- Bleeding that does not stop.
Take care
Never stop it on your own after a stent. Tell the dentist or surgeon you take it.
From our clinic: Some acidity tablets (omeprazole, esomeprazole) can reduce its effect. Pantoprazole is usually preferred if one is needed.
About Aspirin (low dose)
Medically reviewed by Dr Khizer Hussain Junaidy, MD Pharmacology, Diabetologist & Bariatric Physician, on 23 Oct 2026.
What it is for
At low doses (75 to 150 mg), it thins the blood to prevent heart attack and stroke in people who have had one, or who have had a stent. Some other high-risk people also take it, but only when a doctor advises it. It is not for everyone.
How to take it
Take it once a day after food.
Common side effects
- Acidity or stomach upset.
- Easy bruising.
Call your doctor if
- Black stools, vomiting blood, or blood in urine.
- Bleeding that does not stop.
Take care
Tell the doctor if you have had a stomach ulcer or bleeding, or if aspirin has caused asthma or an allergy. Do not take with painkillers like ibuprofen or diclofenac unless the doctor knows. Tell the dentist or surgeon you take it.
From our clinic: Do not stop on your own after a stent or heart attack.
General information for patients, not a substitute for your doctor's advice. Your dose and plan may differ.