Pletal

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Prescription Drug Information, Side Effects & Interactions for Pletal

Uses
This medication helps reduce symptoms (e.g., leg pain when walking) caused by blood flow disorders (peripheral vascular disease - claudication).

Notes

Do not share this medication with others.
Laboratory and/or medical tests may be performed to monitor your progress.

Storage

Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 to 30 degrees C) away from light and moisture.

Pletal

How To Use

HOW TO USE THIS MEDICATION: Take this medication by mouth, generally twice daily at least 30 minutes before or 2 hours after a meal, as directed by your doctor.
Avoid drinking grapefruit juice at any time while using this medication.
You should notice results from this medication after two to four weeks of use.
If you have not noticed results after 12 weeks of use, notify your doctor.

Side Effects

Headache, diarrhea or dizziness may occur.
If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor promptly.
Tell your doctor immediately if you have any of these unlikely but serious side effects: swelling, weakness, chest pain, trouble breathing or unusually fast, slow or irregular pulse.
If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

Precautions

Tell your doctor your medical history, including any allergies, liver disease or heart disease (e.g., congestive heart failure).
This medication may make you dizzy; use caution engaging in activities requiring alertness such as driving or using machinery.
Limit alcoholic beverages because they can intensify the dizziness effect of this medication.
This medication should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy.
Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
It is not known whether this drug passes into breast milk.
Because of the potential risk to the infant, breast-feeding while using this medication is not recommended.
Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

Missed Dose

If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember.
If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
Do not double the dose to catch up.

Drug Interactions

Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription medication you may use, especially azole antifungal drugs (e.g., ketoconazole, itraconazole, fluconazole); macrolide antibiotics (e.g., erythromycin, clarithromycin); "blood thinners" (e.g., warfarin, heparins); omeprazole, diltiazem; aspirin (or NSAIDs such as ibuprofen); clopidogrel, ticlopidine, fluvoxamine, fluoxetine, nefazodone or sertraline.
Avoid grapefruit juice while using this medication unless your doctor instructs you otherwise.
Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.