Ticlopidine - tye-KLOE-pi-deen is using to lessen the risk of having a stroke. It is given to people who have already had a stroke and to people with certain medical problems that may lead to a stroke. Because ticlopidine can cause serious side effects, especially during the first 3 months of treat, it is using mostly for people who can't take aspirin to prevent strokes.
A stroke may occur when blood flow to the brain is interrupted by a blood clot. Ticlopidine reduces the risk that a harmful blood clot will form, by preventing certain cells in the blood from clumping together. This effect of ticlopidine may also increase the risk of serious bleeding in some people.
This drug is available only with a family doctor's prescription in the following dosage form:
Some commonly using brand names are:
In the USA
In Canada
Generic name product may be available in Canada.