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Axcer 60mg Tablet


Product introduction

Axcer 60mg Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called antiplatelet or blood thinners. It reduces the formation of harmful blood clots in blood vessels. This helps to prevent a heart attack or stroke in people with heart disease.

Axcer 60mg Tablet is used to prevent blood clots in patients with a recent heart attack or stroke

Uses of Axcer Tablet

  • Prevention of heart attack and stroke

Benefits of Axcer Tablet

In Prevention of heart attack and stroke

Axcer 60mg Tablet is an antiplatelet medicine or blood thinner. 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). 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.

Side effects of Axcer Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Axcer

  • Bleeding
  • Breathlessness

How to use Axcer Tablet

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. Axcer 60mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Safety advice

Alcohol
CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Axcer 60mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Axcer 60mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Axcer 60mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
SAFE
Axcer 60mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Axcer 60mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Axcer 60mg Tablet is recommended.
Limited information is available on the use of Axcer 60mg Tablet in renal dialysis patients.
Liver
CAUTION
Axcer 60mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Axcer 60mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Axcer 60mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.

What if you forget to take Axcer Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Axcer 60mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

All substitutes

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Quick tips

  • For best results, take it at the same time every day.
  • Axcer 60mg Tablet increases your risk of bleeding. Be careful while shaving, using sharp objects, or cutting fingernails or toenails.
  • Do not discontinue using the medicine without consulting your doctor as this may increase your chances of having another heart attack or stroke.
  • If you are scheduled to undergo a surgery or dental treatment, you may be asked to stop taking Axcer 60mg Tablet temporarily.
  • You may experience shortness of breath in the initial weeks of therapy. Notify your doctor if it becomes worse or persists for long.

Fact Box

Chemical Class
Triazolopyrimidines
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
BLOOD RELATED
Action Class
P2Y12 inhibitors (ADP receptor)

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FAQs

Is Axcer 60mg Tablet an anticoagulant?

Axcer 60mg Tablet is an antiplatelet medicine or blood thinner. It makes your blood flow through your blood vessels more easily, reducing the chances of developing dangerous blood clots.

Can I drink alcohol with Axcer 60mg Tablet?

Drinking too much alcohol while taking Axcer 60mg Tablet can irritate your stomach. This can increase your risk of getting a stomach ulcer. Therefore, avoid alcohol intake while taking this medicine.

What is the most important thing I should know about Axcer 60mg Tablet?

Axcer 60mg Tablet is a blood thinner which lowers your chance of getting or dying from a heart attack or stroke. However, this blood thinning property of Axcer 60mg Tablet (and similar drugs) can cause serious bleeding and may even lead to death in some cases. The need for blood transfusions or surgery may arise in cases of serious bleeding, such as internal bleeding.

What will happen if I stop taking Axcer 60mg Tablet?

Do not stop taking Axcer 60mg Tablet without talking to your doctor. Doing this may increase your risk of getting a heart attack or stroke. Moreover, people being treated with a stent should continue taking it, as stopping this medicine may increase the risk of getting a blood clot in the stent. As a result, the person may become susceptible to a heart attack or even death.

Will I need to stop Axcer 60mg Tablet before having surgery or dental treatment?

Your doctor may instruct you to stop taking Axcer 60mg Tablet 5 days before surgery. This will help decrease your risk of excessive bleeding during your surgery or procedure. Your doctor will advise you when to start taking Axcer 60mg Tablet again.

How long does Axcer 60mg Tablet take to work?

Axcer 60mg Tablet starts working within 30 minutes of taking your first dose. You may not feel any different after you start taking Axcer 60mg Tablet, but this does not mean that the medicine is not working. Keep taking this medicine even if you feel well, as you will still be getting its benefits.

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Marketer details

Name: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
Address: 90, Delhi - Jaipur Road, Sector 32, Gurugram, Haryana 122001
Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: February, 2025

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Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India

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