Deplatt 150 Tablet

Uses:

In Prevention of heart attack and stroke
Deplatt 150 Tablet is an antiplatelet medicine, or blood thinner. It works by preventing cells called platelets from sticking together and helps to prevent your blood from clotting inside veins and arteries. This helps the blood flow freely around your body thereby preventing a heart attack or stroke (or deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism). Take this medicine regularly and make appropriate lifestyle changes to achieve maximum benefits. It is often prescribed along with a low dose of aspirin which also helps to prevent blood from clotting.

Directions For Use:

Side Effects:

• Nosebleeds
• Heavier periods
• Bleeding gums
• Easy bruising
• Diarrhoea
• Stomach pain
• Indigestion or heartburn

Warning & Precautions:

This medicine 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. Before taking it, you should let your doctor know if you have ever had a problem with your blood not clotting properly or if you have recently had a serious injury or surgery. This medicine may need to be stopped temporarily before planned surgery or dental treatment.

FAQs:

Q. What is Deplatt 150 Tablet used for?
Deplatt 150 Tablet is used to prevent formation of blood clots, thus reducing the risk of heart attacks or stroke. It facilitates smooth circulation of blood in the body by reducing the ability of the platelets to stick together, that could otherwise lead to formation of harmful clots in hardened blood vessels.

Q. Is Deplatt 150 Tablet a blood thinner?
Yes, Deplatt 150 Tablet is an antiplatelet medicine which is also known as a blood thinner. It makes your blood flow more easily through your blood vessels and prevents formation of harmful blood clots. This lowers your chances of heart attack or stroke.

Q. When should you take Deplatt 150 Tablet?
You should take Deplatt 150 Tablet exactly as prescribed by the doctor. You can take it with or without food, at any time of the day. However, it is important to take it regularly at the same time each day for best results. This will also help you to remember to take it daily.

Q. Does Deplatt 150 Tablet affect blood pressure?
Yes, Deplatt 150 Tablet may rarely cause a decrease in blood pressure as a side effect. However, this is very rare and does not affect everyone. Consult your doctor if you feel dizzy, lightheaded, weak or have a blurred vision. These are signs and symptoms of low blood pressure and therefore, you should contact your doctor immediately.

Q. Who should not take Deplatt 150 Tablet?
Deplatt 150 Tablet is not recommended for people who are allergic to it, have severe liver disease, have stomach ulcers, bleeding in the brain, or have a bleeding disorder known as hemophilia (disease in which blood does not clot normally). Additionally, avoid taking Deplatt 150 Tablet if you are trying to get pregnant, already pregnant, or breastfeeding.

Q. Can I take alcohol with Deplatt 150 Tablet?
Yes, you can take alcohol with Deplatt 150 Tablet. However, excessive intake of alcohol should be avoided as it can irritate the inner lining of the stomach and this increases the risk of developing a stomach ulcer later.

Q. Can Omeprazole be taken along with Deplatt 150 Tablet?
Omeprazole ( a proton pump inhibitor or PPI used to treat and prevent indigestion) may interfere with the working of Deplatt 150 Tablet and reduce the effect of Deplatt 150 Tablet. Your doctor may prescribe an alternate PPI like lansoprazole, if you suffer from indigestion or if they judge that it would be beneficial to you. You should let your doctor know about all the medicines that have been prescribed to you before starting Deplatt 150 Tablet. Always consult your doctor before taking any medicine.