What is the medication ticlopidine for?!


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What is the medication ticlopidine for?


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Ticlopidine is used to reduce the risk of stroke. It works by preventing excessive blood clotting.

This medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Ticlopidine also is used before open heart surgery and in the treatment of sickle cell disease, certain types of kidney disease (primary glomerulonephritis), and blocked arteries in the legs. Talk to your doctor about the possible risks of using this drug for your condition.




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