Ticlopidine
Ticlopidine
Ticlopidine (pronounced as tik-loe-pi-deen) is a medication used to reduce the risk of stroke. It belongs to a class of medications called platelet aggregation inhibitors.
Etymology
The term "Ticlopidine" is derived from the chemical name for the drug, which is 5-((2-chlorophenyl)methyl)-4,5,6,7-tetrahydrothieno[3,2-c]pyridine.
Usage
Ticlopidine works by preventing platelets in your blood from sticking together to form unwanted blood clots that could block an artery. It is used in patients who have had or are at risk of having a stroke.
Related Terms
- Platelet aggregation inhibitors: A class of medication that Ticlopidine belongs to. These drugs prevent blood clots by stopping platelets from sticking together.
- Stroke: A medical condition that Ticlopidine is used to prevent. It occurs when the blood supply to part of your brain is interrupted or reduced, depriving brain tissue of oxygen and nutrients.
- Platelets: Small, colorless cell fragments in our blood that form clots and stop or prevent bleeding.
Side Effects
Like all medicines, Ticlopidine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. Some common side effects include nausea, diarrhea, and rash. In rare cases, it can cause serious blood disorders. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
Precautions
Before taking Ticlopidine, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Ticlopidine
- Wikipedia's article - Ticlopidine
This WikiMD dictionary article is a stub. You can help make it a full article.
Languages: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
Urdu,
বাংলা,
తెలుగు,
தமிழ்,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
русский,
português do Brasil,
Italian,
polski