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Diabetic, Hypertensive, High Cholesterol. Prescribed Medication Changed From Ecosprin To Clopidogrel. Difference In The Two Medicines?
i am a 54yr old diabetic,hypertensive and increased cholestrol patient previously I used to take ecosprin as adviced by doctor but last month doctor adviced to take clopidogrel insead of ecosprin.what is the differance between tabEcosprine and clopidogrel ,should I take ecosprin alone with clopidogrel (I am not a cardiac patient)
Tue, 7 May 2013
Hello,
You're a Diabetic, hypertensive and hyperlipidemic.
You're at a higher risk of development of cardiac related diseases.
Aspirin and clopidogrel are drugs with antiplatelet actions.
It prevents clot formation.
Aspirin is an NSAID(Non steroidal anti inflammatory drug)
Clopidogrel has antiplatelet action.
In many aspect Clopidogrel scores over aspirin.
You're a Diabetic, hypertensive and hyperlipidemic.
You're at a higher risk of development of cardiac related diseases.
Aspirin and clopidogrel are drugs with antiplatelet actions.
It prevents clot formation.
Aspirin is an NSAID(Non steroidal anti inflammatory drug)
Clopidogrel has antiplatelet action.
In many aspect Clopidogrel scores over aspirin.
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