Preva AS 150 Tablet

Uses:

In Prevention of heart attack and stroke
Preva-AS 150 Tablet is a combination of two antiplatelet medicines or blood thinners. It prevents blood from clotting inside the 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). Both these medicines together prevent the formation of blood clots and also prevent the existing ones from growing bigger in size. Take it regularly and make appropriate lifestyle changes (such as eating healthy and staying active) to maximize the effectiveness of this medicine. Keep taking it even if you feel well.

Directions For Use:

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Preva-AS 150 Tablet is to be taken with food.

Side Effects:

• Abdominal pain
• Indigestion
• Diarrhoea
• Easy bruising
• Nosebleeds
• Increased bleeding tendency

Warning & Precautions:

Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have any liver or kidney disease. You must tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding. You should also let your healthcare team know all other medicines you are taking as they may affect, or be affected by this medicine.

FAQs:

Q. Why have I been prescribed Preva-AS 150 Tablet?
You may have been prescribed Preva-AS 150 Tablet if you had a heart attack, were treated with stents in your coronary arteries, or had coronary artery bypass graft surgery (CABG).

Q. Is Preva-AS 150 Tablet a blood thinner?
Yes, Preva-AS 150 Tablet is a type of blood thinner. It works by preventing platelets (type of blood cells) from sticking together and forming clots. This action of Preva-AS 150 Tablet helps in preventing conditions like heart attack or stroke in people with heart disease, who have recently suffered a heart attack or severe heart-related chest pain (unstable angina).

Q. How long do I need to take Preva-AS 150 Tablet after stent insertion?
Your doctor will suggest the exact duration for which you may have to take Preva-AS 150 Tablet. The duration will be decided after considering various factors like the illness you are being treated for, type of stent inserted, any episodes of bleeding experienced by you during treatment, etc. Usually, Preva-AS 150 Tablet is prescribed for a minimum duration of 1 year. However, it is advised to follow your doctor's advice precisely to get maximum benefit of Preva-AS 150 Tablet. Do not stop the medication on your own, consult your doctor first. Sudden discontinuation may increase the chances of clot formation in the stent, heart attack and can even lead to death.

Q. Can I drink alcohol while taking Preva-AS 150 Tablet?
It is not advised to take alcohol while taking Preva-AS 150 Tablet, as alcohol may increase your chance of stomach bleeding. As a result, you may vomit blood (which may be bright red blood or black/dark brown like coffee grounds) or you may have bloody or black tarry stools. Discuss with your doctor if you are not sure.

Q. What is the most important information I need to know about Preva-AS 150 Tablet?
Preva-AS 150 Tablet may cause serious or life-threatening bleeding. Moreover, you may bruise easily and it may take longer than usual for bleeding to stop even if you have a minor injury like a small cut while shaving. Get emergency medical help if you notice excessive or prolonged bleeding. You should inform your doctor if you notice black tarry stools or if there is blood in the urine. Be vigilant on any signs of stroke such as sudden numbness or weakness (one side or both sides of the body), difficulty walking, mental confusion, slurred speech, dizziness and any unexplained headache. Contact your doctor immediately if you develop any such signs of stroke as stroke is an uncommon side effect of Preva-AS 150 Tablet and needs urgent medical attention as it can otherwise be fatal.

Q. Do I need to stop Preva-AS 150 Tablet before surgery?
Your doctor will decide whether you need to stop taking Preva-AS 150 Tablet before any surgery or treatment or not. Usually, if a surgery or treatment is planned beforehand, the doctor may stop Preva-AS 150 Tablet a few days (usually 7 days) before the surgery or treatment owing to the increased risk of bleeding during the procedure. You should not stop taking Preva-AS 150 Tablet on your own without discussing it with your doctor.

Q. Who should not take Preva-AS 150 Tablet?
Preva-AS 150 Tablet is not recommended for people who are allergic to it or any of its ingredients. Do not take Preva-AS 150 Tablet if you have or ever had severe liver disease, stomach ulcers, bleeding in the brain (stroke or a transient ischemic attack, also known as TIA), or if you have a bleeding disorder known as hemophilia (disease in which blood does not clot normally). Additionally, avoid taking Preva-AS 150 Tablet if you are trying to get pregnant, already pregnant, or breastfeeding.

Q. What if I forget to take a dose of Preva-AS 150 Tablet?
If you forget to take a dose of Preva-AS 150 Tablet, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next scheduled dose. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one as this may increase the chances of developing side effects.