TICLID

Drug Name: TICLID

TICLID DESCRIPTION:
TICLOPIDINE - ORAL (tie-KLO-pih-deen)

COMMON TICLID BRAND NAME(S):
Ticlid

TICLID SIDE EFFECTS:
Nausea, vomiting, stomach upset, loss of appetite, diarrhea, stomach pain, gas, itching, headache and dizziness may occur the first several days as your body adjusts to the medication. If any of these effects persist or worsen, inform your doctor promptly. Because TICLID prevents blood from clotting, it may take longer than usual for bleeding to stop while taking this. Report any unusual bleeding or bruising to your doctor promptly. Notify your doctor promptly if you develop: severe or continued diarrhea, skin rash, light colored stools, mental/mood changes. Tell your doctor immediately if you have any of these very unlikely but serious side effects: fever, weakness, speech problems, seizures, yellowing of the eyes or skin, dark urine, pale skin, pinpoint bruises. TICLID can affect your blood cells causing you to be more prone to developing an infection. Notify your doctor promptly if you develop signs of an infection such as: fever, chills, sore throat. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

HOW TO USE TICLID:
TICLID: Take TICLID with food or just after a meal to prevent stomach upset. Take TICLID exactly as prescribed. Do not increase your dose or take this more often than prescribed. There will be no additional benefit and the risk of side effects will increase. Do not take antacids within 2 hours of TICLID.

TICLID WARNING:
TICLID has caused serious blood disorders (agranulocytosis, neutropenia, thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura, aplastic anemia) in some people. Symptoms may appear within the first few days of taking this medicine. Immediately tell your doctor if you have any of these unlikely but serious side effects: fever, weakness/fatigue, easy bruising or bleeding, or mental/mood changes. TICLID should be discontinued if a serious blood disorder occurs.

TICLID USES:
Ticlopidine prevents blood from clotting. It is used to reduce the risk of stroke. Ticlopidine should be used only when aspirin has failed to work or if patient cannot use aspirin.

TICLID PRECAUTIONS:
Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of any blood disorders, ulcers, liver problems or any allergies. TICLID should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. It is not known if TICLID is excreted into breast milk. Breast-feeding is not recommended while using TICLID. Consult your doctor.

TICLID DRUG INTERACTIONS:
Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription medicines you may use, especially anticoagulants such as warfarin or heparins, cimetidine, digoxin or theophylline. Do not take with aspirin or NSAIDs (e.g., ibuprofen) unless instructed to do so by your doctor. Many nonprescription products contain these drugs. Consult your pharmacist. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.

TICLID OVERDOSE:
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.

TICLID NOTES:
Inform your dentist or any other doctors that you are using TICLID. Laboratory/medical tests will be performed periodically to monitor for drug side effects (including blood counts). Do not share TICLID with others.

MISSED TICLID DOSE:
If you miss a dose, take as soon as remembered; do not take if it is almost time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.

TICLID STORAGE:
Store at room temperature away from sunlight and moisture. Your condition can cause complications in a medical emergency. For information on enrollment call Medic Alert(TM) at 1-800-854-1166. In Canada call 1-800-668-1507.